Reading Time: 2 minutesAt 73, I plan to be a ‘teenager’ with more gray hair and a much better sense of humor. Between surviving long-haul flights and chasing a thousand subscribers, my ten-year plan involves less ‘slowing down’ and more ‘speeding up’ before the curtain falls.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom the quiet hum of a rainy morning to the chaotic joy of watching my kids hit their goals, a ‘good day’ isn’t about the grand gestures. It’s about a cup of coffee, a relentless family spirit, and a wife who wonders why I’m still staring.

Reading Time: 2 minutesRetirement isn’t just a number on a balance sheet; sometimes, it’s a gift of trust. After marrying later in life and facing a mountain of educational debt, I thought the dream of retiring early was off the table. Then came a lesson in generosity that changed everything.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteActually, there are a few, but two go right to the top, both by John Steinbeck. You can see the reviews here. They are “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men.” Both are tremendous books with superb storytelling. I could not put them down. I think I read both…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI would be Robert Langdon from the series of seven books. The Da Vinci Code was the first. He was a great protagonist and problem-solver, and he went all over the world and saw some cool sights. The books were awesome, and all the story lines were great. The character was…

Reading Time: 2 minutesPets get a broad category, and I love all animals, in many ways more than people. However, for me, a pet is really a dog or a cat. These are pets you can pet, take out to play, and go for walks with, and you get a genuine connection because they live…

Reading Time: 2 minutesI don’t think there is a specific job, and given my current availability, I would be more than happy to help anyone with something, as long as it doesn’t become a regular activity. In a way, this is kind of my little job that I enjoy and hope people like. I suspect…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’m not really sure. Since I’m new to Brazil, I’m not sure how these community things work, and it is not something I’m used to, having always lived in quieter suburbs in the US. I guess if I had to say or pick something since petty crime can be somewhat of…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThese questions need to be more exact: Which Olympics? I will start with the Winter Olympics. It would seem to be ice hockey, since that is the sport I played growing up and liked best, but the answer here will surprise you. I like any of the alpine events; downhill, slalom, moguls,…