WSJ – Comments … so much fun

My most favorite topic, demographics. I’m the last year, I was born in 64, I had mostly all older siblings and cousins, I cannot believe how easy most of the last 40 years really have been. Thanks to the monster demographic. All the stuff that had to be built created and transformed, the technology, low interest rates, all during the boomer times ….. my first mortgage was 6%, last one 3.5%. They told war stories of 13% – 15%.

Most of my decisions were not difficult, I looked at those mistakes that cousins and siblings made and didn’t do them. Yes some messed up, some didn’t save, some were unlucky and some were really successful, most mediocre, lots more kids, nieces and nephews etc .. Real Estate and stocks have been my primary source of big income, never stayed in one place too long or held any stock too long.

My younger sister and that group of cousins has it even easier, low rates, a ton of technology, efficiency through the roof. There aren’t many of them, so competition comes from the international world. But earlier generations had the depression, wars and the like … and so it goes.

What the Record Wave of New 65-Year-Olds Means for Wall Street

Posted 2w ago

Being straight forward, when you start having kids, middle age comes fast. No kids, middle age will come later. Moving on.

Those feeling it at 37-38 -40, I would opine that, it is a little late. Your best working years, and spending years are 35-55 give or take. They are stressful. Hurry up.

Marketing is everywhere, to make everyone a little nervous about something, its our job. My apologies.

Experience – I’m in the marketing field …. I was once 23 and had 3 boys and now those 3 boys and a dozen of their friends all feel a bit pressured. All in their late 30’s and early forties… when I hear a moan or groan, I tell them they are normal and it is their grandparents and great grandparents that really had it hard.

When ‘Middle Age’ Arrives in Your 20s

Replied to K Vati2w ago

Yup, more Foxes … The grifters are rampant, regardless of color, creed, political affiliation or education.

Posted 2w ago

The biggest Foxes in the country running the largest Hen House ever created.

Exclusive | Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators

Posted 3w ago

In Massachusetts we have 30 acres and the dog runs free most of the time. It now winters in FL. A very nice place and all, a dog park trails etc …

The big difference is the leash, I hate the leash, the dog doesn’t mind, but I really do. I have the issue, not the dog.

By the way its a Border Collie.

I Swore I’d Never Own a Dog in the City. Then My Neighbor Gave Me Two.

Posted 22w ago

My polling sample is 40+ years of business experience, hiring and firing, and a handful of kids and grand kids, all their friends. –

The girls (women) are simply smarter and more mature. They use consideration and then act. They see tomorrows much clearer. This does make them a bit slower, but thought and consideration takes time.

The boys (men), are just a little slower on thought, but still quick to act. And without a lot of thought there is a rush to self protectionism and they see threats where there really is opportunity.

More men have have sat across from me and said “what does this change mean to me” and the women “ask” (thats key) “what does this change mean and how can I benefit” subtle, but real.

America’s New Political War Pits Young Men Against Young Women

Posted 29w ago

Just Did it, Border Collie. She wasn’t sure. I voted YES ! … I loved the ritual and the walks …. I did not even read the article.

Get a dog.

Should a Retired Couple Get a Dog? He Says Yes. She Says No.

Posted 33w ago

You Have To Love “Family” – warts, wrapping paper, peanuts and all that goes with.

My Mom and Dad Owned Competing Side-by-Side Hardware Stores. It Was a Lesson in Life.

Posted 34w ago

“Find work you enjoy and can make a buck or 2 at. You’ll be working for a long time. At least enjoy it.”

AJ Kelley, WH, CT. Late 1970’s to me, his son.

When we went in to his work, on a Sunday morning … for a

Posted 34w ago

It has to be in top ten of the “One of the Best things and Worst things ever created”.

How I Got My Attention Span Back

Posted 34w ago

I love articles about retirement and the transitions.

I usually think about the article, then get amused by the comments as they are sometimes as entertaining as the piece.

The Yoders simply did it mostly right, for themselves.

Posted 35w ago

Let me opine out of both sides of my mouth. This is a WSJ opinion.

This is my Fourth try …

1) The further you get into the post depression / ww2 american lifestyle, the more educated and pragmatically selfish we became.

U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low

Posted 38w ago

Ahh, to be “benched”.

They all know you have done much and that you know much. ..

but its their turn now.

I’m afraid that is has always been like this. Embrace it and move forward.

We’re Old, Retired—and Apparently Invisible

Posted 43w ago

Purposeful Distraction – a little bit of everything you enjoy.

Then ROI thinking – except the return is simple fun and interaction.

I always suspected that if you were good at life before work was removed, you’ll be good after.

Posted 51w ago

I’ve stopped working twice.

The first time I took it personal, like I was being benched.

Second time I realized, no one really cared, work related.

I still love a little challenging aggravation, but only a

Posted 1y ago

We built our “death house” 5 years ago. Every time I say that “death house” comment to people it gets a good laugh. But it’s true. All our kids live within 20 minutes, grandkids within 30. I don’t have to take more than 15 steps to go from

Being straight forward, when you start having kids, middle age comes fast. No kids, middle age will come later. Moving on.

Those feeling it at 37-38 -40, I would opine that, it is a little late. Your best working years, and spending years are 35-55 give or take. They are stressful. Hurry up.

Marketing is everywhere, to make everyone a little nervous about something, its our job. My apologies.

When ‘Middle Age’ Arrives in Your 20s

Replied to K Vati2w ago

Yup, more Foxes … The grifters are rampant, regardless of color, creed, political affiliation or education.

Posted 2w ago

The biggest Foxes in the country running the largest Hen House ever created.

Exclusive | Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators

Posted 3w ago

In Massachusetts we have 30 acres and the dog runs free most of the time. It now winters in FL. A very nice place and all, a dog park trails etc …

The big difference is the leash, I hate the leash, the dog doesn’t mind, but I really do. I have the issue, not the dog.

By the way its a Border Collie.

I Swore I’d Never Own a Dog in the City. Then My Neighbor Gave Me Two.

Posted 22w ago

My polling sample is 40+ years of business experience, hiring and firing, and a handful of kids and grand kids, all their friends. –

The girls (women) are simply smarter and more mature. They use consideration and then act. They see tomorrows much clearer. This does make them a bit slower, but thought and consideration takes time.

The boys (men), are just a little slower on thought, but still quick to act. And without a lot of thought there is a rush to self protectionism and they see threats where there really is opportunity.

More men have have sat across from me and said “what does this change mean to me” and the women “ask” (thats key) “what does this change mean and how can I benefit” subtle, but real.

America’s New Political War Pits Young Men Against Young Women

Posted 29w ago

Just Did it, Border Collie. She wasn’t sure. I voted YES ! … I loved the ritual and the walks …. I did not even read the article.

Get a dog.

Should a Retired Couple Get a Dog? He Says Yes. She Says No.

Posted 33w ago

You Have To Love “Family” – warts, wrapping paper, peanuts and all that goes with.

My Mom and Dad Owned Competing Side-by-Side Hardware Stores. It Was a Lesson in Life.

Posted 34w ago

“Find work you enjoy and can make a buck or 2 at. You’ll be working for a long time. At least enjoy it.”

AJ Kelley, WH, CT. Late 1970’s to me, his son.

When we went in to his work, on a Sunday morning … for a