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Don M. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-32921646413593970372008-04-29T12:55:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:57:06.025-04:00

Wanted to Create a Fish BusinessJohn was a gentle man that I met while working at a local hospital as a maintenance person. John had some walking difficulties but helped in the cleaning department where I worked. We sometimes shared lunch on the roof. He often spoke of having a fishing business where he could fish for his own use, rent boats and live close by. He was a dreamer like we all are.

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-28001662824006472372008-04-12T08:42:00.000-04:002008-04-12T08:43:17.275-04:00

Start With a Clean SlateStarting a new life as a retired person is a more rewarding event if all your debts are paid off. You can accomplish this in many ways.Sold His HouseA co-worker of mine sold his house and used the profits from the sale to satisfy all his debts. This included paying off his car balance, all credit cards and a credit union loan he took out four years ago to help his daughter

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-17649094761754895902008-01-06T21:03:00.000-05:002008-01-06T21:10:56.018-05:00

Take Your New Thoughts for a SpinMost people when they move into the second phase of their life have plans on paper or in their head on what they want to do and they know it will be a good thing for them. Nothing of course could be further from the truth. We never know how were going to react to something till we do it, that's when we find out whether we like it or if it’s going to work like we

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-43320278608565023042007-10-05T08:45:00.000-04:002007-10-05T09:00:28.458-04:00

In Case You Don't Wake UPIts just like a will when you pass away the only difference it that it takes affect when your declared brain dead but still living on your own or are being kept alive by means other then yourself. Like getting oxygen and getting help via a breathing machine. Your attending doctors will make the decision your brain dead via a number of methods, when this happens your

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-86862444403926175832007-07-16T10:27:00.000-04:002007-07-31T07:21:13.790-04:00

Stay Active and Keep LearningDon’t retire just find another project that consumes all your time. I think the first step towards losing yourself is to think that doing nothing is going to work great for you. Your mind is your best friend and your best friend always needs something to figure out to keep itself healthy and if its healthy then so are you.It Loves Being BusySometimes we all need a

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-23447971542871803382007-07-14T10:45:00.000-04:002007-07-24T08:57:39.981-04:00

Is There a Better WayThis is one of the questions I have been recently asking myself. And when you do this seriously you’ll probably be amazed like me the kinds of things you can do to stop taking certain medications that your on. But before doing anything consult with your doctor. More then likely if your course of action is a good one he will give you support in changing your life style. Also

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-89491074957546214732007-06-26T07:43:00.000-04:002007-07-17T10:28:37.220-04:00

Saving Via X WifeChuck one of my Brother Elks has probably one of the most different ways of saving money that I have personally ever seen. Chuck gives his x wife twenty percent of all the money he makes and got her to promise that she would not give it back to him till he really needed it and could convince her of his needing or the day he retired.Unusual Way to SaveSound crazy? While it

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-78826078718436214772007-06-17T06:52:00.000-04:002007-06-19T17:31:01.949-04:00

The Will ControllerRecently a retired family member lost her mother to a long illness. Shortly after this happened we talked and she expressed the difficulty she was experiencing trying to handle her mothers wishes and the many items she left behind.Hard to Get People to HelpMany items where left directly to her and the decision to keep or dispose of has weighted heavy on her mind. And hardly any

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-64907742872899879262007-06-07T08:23:00.000-04:002007-06-07T14:29:21.839-04:00

Debt ConsolidationYour see on tv ads all the time where companies that would like to help you consolidate your debt by taking out a mortgage on your house. Now I’m no expert but this sounds like a bad idea to me. If you do this and then someday you cant pay your debt they will confiscate your house and satisfy the debt you owe them.You Have Other ChoicesI have always felt that a person’s home

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-85528817958279390092007-06-07T06:13:00.000-04:002007-06-07T06:26:49.917-04:00

A Recent Way We Saved MoneyMonths ago my lovely wife with my concurrence decided its time to upgrade the interior doors of our house. Since then she has been compiling information concerning how this should be done and where’s the best deal in town to buy the doors and the hardware.Best Deal for DoorsAfter considerable information seeking she selected to purchase the doors from Home Depot. Here

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-81822108954337232142007-05-27T10:15:00.000-04:002007-05-27T10:25:32.831-04:00

He Knows How To Make a BuckWhen I first meet Charlie I though his elevator didn’t go to the top floor. But guess what he knows how to buy, fix up and sell houses for a profit.He Makes Small ImprovementsCurrently Charlie is occupying his third house in this neighborhood and already looking to buy another one close by. He says he works at his own pace and enjoys seeing the results of his work. He

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1503363512652664392007-05-21T09:45:00.001-04:002007-05-22T16:07:53.044-04:00

He Worked for a Electrical Supply CompanyJohn was an acquaintance of my younger years and eventually he started working for an electrical company that sold wire and etc for the building industry. And according to him he was really good at his job. Then like many people he retired and discovered that working was his reason for getting up every morning.He Used His Knowledge to Save Them MoneyBut

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161637732289254082006-10-23T17:06:00.000-04:002007-03-19T10:13:10.980-04:00

A Co-Worker Retired Under PressureJohn worked for the same city that I did. We worked in different departments but rubbed elbows since we were both required to visit city hall on a weekly basis. He often spoke of his wife and how great they got along. Then I started not seeing him and asked an office person if he was sick or something? She said he opted for early retirement and only gave two

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161616883611767032006-10-23T11:18:00.000-04:002007-04-06T07:33:38.118-04:00

Focus & LaughTake each event one at a time and never let two thoughts dominate you mind at one time. The road to resolving and doing things you want to do is learning the art of focusing on one event at a time. Multi tasking which sounds good and seems practical is a journey filled with things to do and no task will get the proper attention it needs to be completed properly. Loose ends will

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161605722406549382006-10-23T08:14:00.000-04:002007-04-06T11:50:59.164-04:00

Your the Main Character NowLife is like writing a book and you’re the main character in the story. Now that you’re older you have the opportunity to look backwards and see opportunities you didn’t see when you were younger. Sometimes were so busy living we don’t have the luxury of really enjoying it and realize that were the main character in our life. I look back on my life and see numerous

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161526223645937532006-10-22T10:08:00.000-04:002007-03-19T16:30:05.417-04:00

Before Life’s Next AdventureYour life partner should face no surprises when you exit this world and pursue adventures yet understood by mortals. When your gone clarity should be of the utmost importance to you. Have you cleanly explained everything that might be a challenge for your life partner and love companion? If you haven’t this is a good time to organize verbally, in writing, via video or

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161465272049230712006-10-21T17:08:00.000-04:002007-03-20T12:31:55.612-04:00

So what if Your Family Ignores you, Ill bet your Grand Children won’tChildren especially when their young take people just the way they are. One such group are Grand Children. I have Grand Children ranging from nineteen till one week from being ready to join the world. They all share their hugs freely and always find time to spend with us. My wife and I joyfully help their needs and growing

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161439459586765342006-10-21T10:02:00.000-04:002007-03-20T12:57:48.488-04:00

Eat Right and Hurt LessMy doctors tells me I have a mild case of gout in both my feet. It’s a cause and affect thing. Because I eat too much beef it gives me a great deal of pain in certain parts of my feet. I know better but sometimes the temptation of food over whelms me and I just ignore the pain till it shows up. I do have a pill to counter act the pain but it only works when I lightly eat

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161370166592505952006-10-20T14:47:00.000-04:002007-03-20T15:38:05.418-04:00

The shade of Blue maybe a Happier Path to your RetirementA bunch of know it Alls from numerous colleges have come to the conclusion that the color of the blue sky is emotionally good for us. Apparently we like the sun out and no clouds on the horizon. But all kidding aside I did a trial on myself and it did seem to improve my emotional wellness. I changed the back ground color on my computer to

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161367000991137512006-10-20T13:54:00.000-04:002007-03-21T08:21:36.164-04:00

Don’t let Crappy Days deter youI woke up today feeling crappy. I had my usual bowl of cereal hoping that would change the channel in my brain so I would feel better. No luck so I sat down in my favorite chair and turned on the boob tube. Every channel I selected did little to improve my sense of wellness. I clicked it off and decided to retrieve the local paper in the drive way. I thumbed thru

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161362695760819692006-10-20T12:42:00.000-04:002007-03-21T08:36:00.444-04:00

So what if you don’t know what you did yesterday?I went thru a recent phase when I started thinking maybe I’m slipping and the mind is starting to shut down. Then it occurred to me that I have never been concerned about anything. Except maybe Monday and Friday. Monday because that started my working week and Friday was payday. Yes I always knew what day it was but I seldom knew the date. I’m not

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161362395455523532006-10-20T12:38:00.000-04:002007-03-21T08:47:18.192-04:00

Never say No to YourselfDo you realize that most important inventions in the world were created by people in their older years of development? So just because your older doesn’t mean your less of who you really want to be. I think were smarter and more inventive when we have more years behind us because we have more information and experiences to draw from.An Older Mind is a Groovy MindI used to

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161281320467728322006-10-19T14:03:00.000-04:002007-03-27T09:59:51.149-04:00

Learn to Defend Yourself and think smart especially when you retireWhether you’re a male or female you need to think about and develop ideas that will promote your physical well being. It’s sad but there are millions of people out there who will to go to great lengths to remove your cash and etc from you. Sometimes there like a thief in the night and by trickery will remove sums of money from

Don L. Terrillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32236032.post-1161108121098420232006-10-17T14:00:00.000-04:002007-03-21T10:08:09.760-04:00

Work for YourselfProbably before you retired you worked forty hours a week. Put that same amount of time into something you like or want to do and then marvel at the progress you will see. If you can work forty hours and make someone else money you can certainly do the same for yourself. The only difference is that you are the boss and you must make sure the job gets done. All day all over the

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