Category Archives: older Americans

Be Our Best

Posted on 9 December 2018 by Wayne Cook

What is important to each of us? What do we want to do with our lives and for what do we want to be remembered when we leave this world? I want to live as long and as healthy as … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln, Edward Coles, Paul McCartney, and Chris Pratt

Posted on 2 July 2018 by Wayne Cook

This may be an unusual collection of people, but by the end of the article, I hope I have tied the four together. I have been thinking about the best path to the future for me. I love teaching and … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Want to Work for a Large Corporation?

Posted on 24 September 2017 by Wayne Cook

Hewlett-Packard and Tektronix, two companies for whom I have worked, were once garage-shop companies. Most companies start up that way and grow bigger as they reach their goals. The founders of companies care about their companies and the employees, the … Continue reading →

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What Are You Worth?

Posted on 6 July 2016 by Wayne Cook

Too often we consider our own worth based on our income, health, appearance, companions, occupation, ethnic heritage, age, gender, or any other number of items and thoughts. These might have some influence on us, but none of them are who … Continue reading →

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Some Days You Feel Lucky, But….

Posted on 7 May 2016 by Wayne Cook

Are there some days where you just say: “Boy, do I feel lucky to only be in a precarious position but what is the best way to move forward.”  This could be for all sorts of reasons, from loss of … Continue reading →

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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Posted on 29 April 2016 by Wayne Cook

Have you ever had the feeling, I have been through this before? What am I supposed to learn? Since I was just downsized where I teach, I am now searching for other opportunities. I have my home based business. Contact … Continue reading →

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Intent is Necessary, but not Sufficient

Posted on 21 February 2016 by Wayne Cook

Intent is just desire. To live a full life you must be doing, or living an intentional life. I have been looking into some of the writing of John C Maxwell and like what I have been able to gather so … Continue reading →

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Know What You Are Taking

Posted on 31 July 2013 by Wayne Cook

Before starting any new meds, know all about them, their benefits and their side effects. Ask lots of questions and evaluate the answer. You and your health care specialists are partners who need to work closely together. Continue reading →

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Medications on which older Americans are placed

Posted on 27 April 2013 by Wayne Cook

I made the mistake of cutting back on my top quality supplements to save a bit of money. Big mistake! As a reminder of the importance of keeping each cell at its most healthy level, I  came down with shingles. … Continue reading →

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