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LARRY POTTER
Retirement is really just an invitation to become the very best version of you.
Last Best Bite
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't–you're right. Those who are fearless, never grow old." Henry Ford
When It Comes To Cognitive Skills Sometimes You Have To Fake It!
Are you as smart as a two-year-old? Malachi is constantly testing my cognitive skills. Sometimes I pass, but when I don't I fake it....
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If All Our Friends Look, Act, and Think Like Us, Research Says, To Live A Longer And Better Life We Need To Make Some New Friends
Being an extrovert for most of my life and married to an introvert for forty-seven years, I consider myself an expert on both. My wife,...
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What Do You Do When You Have Left Over Spaghetti w/Meatballs And Vegetable Soup? Make Spaghetti Soup!
Let's face it . It's difficult to make a great-tasting, high-protein, low-carb, low-sugar, low-sodium meal for only two people. So what...
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Like Drinking From The Fountain Of Youth...Hanging With Teens!
What a great time we had yesterday at lunch with Layla (our granddaughter) and Riley, her boyfriend. They are so much fun to be with....
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"I'm Living The Good Life"
I wanted to make you smile this morning... "I'm Living My Best Life!" I can relate. How about you? I am considering making this my new...
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As we age, we tend to keep our activities between the goalposts of safe and comfortable. Yet the way to score the best life after sixty is by being risky and a little stressed.
What was the last thing you did that was fun but risky and caused some stress?
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Family-Everything Else Can Wait!
When Jess (my daughter) texted to say my grandson, Isaac, was flying in from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, due to an...
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How Do You Eat An Elephant?
Everything that seems overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished by taking on a little at a time. Sometimes, life after 60...
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Who Said People Can't Change? In This Season Of My Life, I have become a different person... And I like Him.
WITH THE AVERAGE cost of my tomatoes being around $18.89 each, it's safe to say that my vegetable garden didn't do well. However, my...
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A “Peaceful Easy Feeling” Kind Of Evening
Our summer concert tour took us back to Canton, Georgia, where we experienced a "Peaceful, Easy Feeling" evening with our friends Ed...
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The Most Important Factor In Living A Healthy, Happy, And Purpose-filled Life... And Where To Find It!
Our social connections lead to a longer life, better health, and overall well-being.
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What Does Your Movie Tastes Say About The Real You... OR How To Recognize A Psycho Before They Become Your Closest Friend
It came as no surprise to me that adults aged 55 and older watch 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours of TV a day , making TV shows and movies the most...
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Being On Time Says A Lot About What You Think Of Other People
Have you noticed for those of us who are in the 60 and above age group, there seems to be a lot of humor about being early? Early...
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Never Forget Where You Came From
My life, like yours, has most likely been like a winding road with joyous mountain tops and heart-breaking valleys. Each of us has unique...
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Is It Just Me Or Do You Think It's Fun Saving Money Too?
J ean (my wife) is fantastic . Early this morning, she did her Friday ritual of clipping e-coupons from the Krogers app. Then we headed...
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Small Things That Will Increase Our Energy Level And Boost Body Strength
I noticed that carrying a large case of water from the car to the pantry was becoming more challenging. My energy level was down, and my...
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Ralph Was Right, "It's Not The Destination, It's The Journey" That Changes Your Life
During the past eight months, especially in the beginning, there were some really hard days. There were a couple of days when I said,...
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When Are You Proud, Happy, Excited, And Heart Broken, All At The Same Time?
On the day your 18-year-old grandson goes off to college 7 hours away. As he is leaving today for Southeastern University in Florida, I...
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