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[Samson]

The importance of an occupation after retirement

As we get older we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to "make a difference" in the world.
It is at these times that our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of other "seniors" who have found the courage to take on challenges that would make many of us wither.
Harold Schlumberg is such a person:     

THIS IS QUOTED FROM HAROLD:
"I've often been asked, 'What do you do now that you're retired?' Well...I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background and one of the things I enjoy most is converting beer, wine and whiskey into urine. It's rewarding, uplifting, satisfying and fulfilling. I do it every day and I really enjoy it."
     
Harold is an inspiration to us all.

[InflatableMouse]

  . I like Harold. Not so much for his urine contribution but for keeping his sense of humor at old age. I don't pray much but when I do, its that I don't turn into a cranky, sour-smelling old fart that I see every so often.

[Samson]

lol yes the notion that old engineers dont die they just become chemical converting factories and float away. I suppose something to be said for such fulfilling pursuits !

As for religion , me neither, "I swear there aint no heaven and pray ther aint no hell"

Cheers
David

[JimH]

George Burns lived to be about 100.  At around 95, when asked by a reporter how long he thought he might live, he replied, "I'd like to live long enough to see who gets Brooke Shields."

[Samson]

George Burns was truly a comic genius.Not one of his funniest quips but one that stuck in my mind for some reason went along the lines, the good thing about reaching my age is that in 10 years time you dont look any older, you still just look old.

Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.
George Burns