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Rest In Peace

February 13th, 2008 · 7 Comments

 

tessa

Tessa Shore

 

Born: June 2, 1992

Died: February 9, 2008

 

My first dog, family pet, our child,

Loyal companion, selfless love, brave soul

You will be missed everyday until the end of time

Enjoy everyday in Dog Heaven, you earned it

 

We Love You

 

Tags: Observations of Midlife Stuff

Tendonitis And Carpal Tunnel? Your Kidding.

January 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Over the last 90 days I have spent hours and hours at the computer in my office getting the speaking and coaching businesses started. Three times per week I break up the sit-fest with trips to the gym to see my trainer. Coincidentally I have developed the following symptoms:

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Tags: Health and Exercise · Observations of Midlife Stuff

Death Clock – Now I Know When I Will Die

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Thursday, February 16, 2034

Holy cow, am I relived!

I now know to the second when I will drop over dead.

This opens up all new worlds of opportunity and planning. And the fact that I will go on a Thursday means that I need not make plans for the weekend of the 17th.

I do take exception to the fact that I will keel over at 74 years old.

But wait. If I set the ‘mode’ to ‘optimistic’ I get an automatic life extension to April 1, 2052. Imagine, just thinking optimistically buys me another 18 years! The ripe old age of 92, all courtesy of the power of positive thinking.

The fact that this projection has me checking out on April Fools Day is absolutely perfect.

Thanks to the good folks at The Death Clock for this clarity.

Tags: Diet · Humor · Observations of Midlife Stuff

The Value Of Old Friends – Reach Out And Touch Someone

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Over the last 2 months I have had the chance to reconnect with two old friends. One I have known since I was 15 years old and the other I have known since I was 19. The reasons we lost touch were attributed to simply loosing track of contact information.

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Tags: Observations of Midlife Stuff · Relationships

I Hate Young People – Holiday Edition

December 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Courtesy of reader SEEMORE, a touching look at the holidays through the eyes of our younger generation.

Tags: Humor · Observations of Midlife Stuff · Travel