Category Archives: Contentment

I Can’t Wait ‘Till I Retire

Posted on November 2, 2012 by richrockwood

EXPERIENCE AS A FLASHLIGHT: When I was in my 30’s and my life was in high gear I couldn’t wait until I could retire. It seemed my life was so busy I never had the time to enjoy things. I … Continue reading →

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I Liked Ike

Posted on October 31, 2012 by richrockwood

LIVING IN THE PAST: When I was little I remember seeing little buttons saying “I Like Ike.” They were being worn by people who supported Dwight David Eisenhower, our 34th president. The slogan was simple and catchy. Dwight D. Eisenhower … Continue reading →

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Where’s The Book That Explains Old Age

Posted on October 26, 2012 by richrockwood

EXPERIENCE AS A FLASHLIGHT: In 1994 I experienced what I thought was a heart attack. It wasn’t, but I really thought I was near the end of my life. It was just (did I say just) an anxiety attack. I … Continue reading →

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The Short Life of Pleasure

Posted on October 22, 2012 by richrockwood

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ABOUT LIFE: An important lesson for me over my years has been realizing that purchases only give pleasure for a short time. When I was quite young with a paper-route income, I became a member of a record … Continue reading →

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