Calzone
Gear Whore #1
DU,
Here in the U.S. about 2/3rds of Americans don’t have enough money saved to retire. Social Security is hardly enough.
I feel very lucky to have a sustainable path and life. Been living below my means for decades, and that is why I have a retirement. Never owned a new car, and somehow I see all these new cars around me that are likely leases.
People buy large homes here, mine is small.
Also our government does not promote public health and sponsors and subsidizes health care which is a big business.
I have the blessing and the curse of longevity. My dad who was poor, illiterate, and had a crappy life lived till 94, and by one longevity test it is predicted I will live to 111. This is based on family history, income, education, medical history…
It actually takes a lot of money to live long. A killer is stress, and this makes me worry about “Maggie” who basically creates hot messes, frenzies, and stress. I think this book publication is a turning point for her, but now she has arthritis, needs physical therapy, and needs to take better care of herself.
Pretty much I don’t need much to be happy. Kinda low maintenance, but Maggie is another story.
I finally convinced her that this year we need to grow more vegetables to have an even better diet. I do a lot of sweat equity for value added. Also I do almost all the cooking. I realize I need to cut down on bread and carbs, especially in the winter.
I figure I an a walking “Blue-Zone” destine to live past 100, Maggie’s mom also lived to 94, but she died from dementia. Both my parents died from heart disease. Maggie’s lifespan is predicted to be 106.
I could end up being the oldest man alive at some point. Could happen, but then again the way the world is I could be beaten to death, murdered, or killed by someone texting or using a cell phone while driving. You are kinda right: anything could happen.
I’m anxious to see how much muscle memory will occur after a long lay off from biking. I’m not so worried about me. I’m more concerned about Maggie. She is 4 years older than me, but much more unsettled.
Retirement is not an easy transition.
Cal
Here in the U.S. about 2/3rds of Americans don’t have enough money saved to retire. Social Security is hardly enough.
I feel very lucky to have a sustainable path and life. Been living below my means for decades, and that is why I have a retirement. Never owned a new car, and somehow I see all these new cars around me that are likely leases.
People buy large homes here, mine is small.
Also our government does not promote public health and sponsors and subsidizes health care which is a big business.
I have the blessing and the curse of longevity. My dad who was poor, illiterate, and had a crappy life lived till 94, and by one longevity test it is predicted I will live to 111. This is based on family history, income, education, medical history…
It actually takes a lot of money to live long. A killer is stress, and this makes me worry about “Maggie” who basically creates hot messes, frenzies, and stress. I think this book publication is a turning point for her, but now she has arthritis, needs physical therapy, and needs to take better care of herself.
Pretty much I don’t need much to be happy. Kinda low maintenance, but Maggie is another story.
I finally convinced her that this year we need to grow more vegetables to have an even better diet. I do a lot of sweat equity for value added. Also I do almost all the cooking. I realize I need to cut down on bread and carbs, especially in the winter.
I figure I an a walking “Blue-Zone” destine to live past 100, Maggie’s mom also lived to 94, but she died from dementia. Both my parents died from heart disease. Maggie’s lifespan is predicted to be 106.
I could end up being the oldest man alive at some point. Could happen, but then again the way the world is I could be beaten to death, murdered, or killed by someone texting or using a cell phone while driving. You are kinda right: anything could happen.
I’m anxious to see how much muscle memory will occur after a long lay off from biking. I’m not so worried about me. I’m more concerned about Maggie. She is 4 years older than me, but much more unsettled.
Retirement is not an easy transition.
Cal