Back in 1926

Time marches on and we forget. We use mobile phones and forget that the idea of them has been around a very long time. Did you know that in 1926, inventor Nikola Tesla predicted that in the future people across the world would be able to communicate instantly with one another with devices that fit inside a vest pocket? Ten years later, in 1936, a German engineer developed a video phone service that allowed people to call (and see) each other from Berlin to Leipzig (a distance of approximately 100 miles). 

In 1953, for example, the president of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. predicted that someday in the future the phone will be “carried about by the individual, perhaps as we carry a watch today.” Today people are surprised by a story circulating  in Social Media that in 1963 a newspaper called “The Mansfield News Journal”, published this story,

You‘ll Be Able to Carry a Phone In your Pocket In Future.

“Someday, Manfielders will carry their telephones in their pockets. Don’t expect it to be available tomorrow, though. Frederick Huntsman, telephone company commercial manager, says, “This telephone is far in the future  commercially.” Right now, it’s a laboratory development and it’s workable, allowing the carrier to make and answer calls wherever he may be.”

Other phones of the future include a kitchen loud-speaking telephone and a visual Image telephone.

The kitchen instrument can be used as a regular telephone, a loudspeaker phone if the housewife happens to be preparing a meal or an intercom station for the home.

The visual image telephone allows the parties to converse by way of a microphone and a loudspeaker while a miniature television camera transmits the image. The TV phone will have a written signature transmission system and a conventional tape recorder

The new phones are being displayed at the Home and Flower Show at the Colosseum.”

The modern mobile phone wouldn’t hit the commercial market until the 1980s, but the idea of a pocket phone had been percolating for decades. 

The idea of video phones (also mentioned in the above-displayed 1963 article) can be traced back much to the 1930s. This is why we learn from history.

BEWARE'‼️

We love Chinese food and have a number of excellent Chines Food Restaurants to choose from in my area. The other day my wife ordered Chinese locally (won't name them) went I went to pick it up and as I was driving back home heard the bags rustling and moving. I thought what on earth is that? Has something gotten into the bag? I glanced in the rearview mirror. I thought I could see a little pair of eyes peering out. 

I was driving at the time so I pulled over I leaned forward, picked the bag up, put it on the passenger seat and there it was again!  More rustling and little eyes looking out behind the ginger beef!  I was surprised and very nervous, what would I do if it was a rat or a mouse, which is what I thought it might be. So, I sat on the side of the road looking at the back thinking about my choices. If it was as I thought it's got to be a rat or mouse or something else what could I do. My first thought was I would get out of the car, come around, open the passenger side door get the bag out of the car, put it down and then open it some whatever was inside could escape.  I also thought, no one will believe this so I better get my camera out so I could take a picture of whatever came out of the bag. Needless to say, I was very nervous, so I carefully pulled the bag down and very slowly opened the bag…

And there it was A PEEKING DUCK!!!!

Paraprosdokians

Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. (Winston Churchill loved them)

1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it.

2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.

3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright

until you hear them speak.

4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left..

7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

8. They begin the evening news with 'Good Evening,' then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a workstation.

11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.

12. In filling out an application, where it says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.'

13. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

15. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.

17. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

18. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

or another version is "Money can't buy happiness, but it can turn problems into

expenses."

19. There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

20. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

21. You're never too old to learn something stupid.

22. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.

23. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

24. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

25. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

It takes more than money

 It takes more than money to enjoy a successful retirement. Research suggests that people who practice an emotionally and physically healthy lifestyle are more likely to experience longer, happier life. That’s why it is helpful to think about investing as much time in building your nonfinancial plan as you do build your retirement nest egg.

Pre-retirees have many emotional concerns and it’s normal to wonder how to deal with those. They may ask themselves questions like:

·        Who am I once I stop working?

·        What am I going to do with all my extra time?

·        Will I be lonely?

Dealing with these concerns really falls into answering two questions: “How do I make sure that I am emotionally healthy in retirement?” and “How do I make sure that I remain physically active in retirement?”

How do I stay emotionally healthy?

Stay Socially Connected

Many of us develop meaningful relationships at work, but when we leave employment, we may lose those connections. Despite social media, about one-third of retirees experience a loss of social engagement in retire- ment.3 Lack of social involvement can lead to loneliness, which in turn can lead to poor health or depression.4

TIPS TO MAKE IT WORK

Connect with others in a way that works for you. Consider these suggestions:

Looking for an opportunity to connect with others who share your interests? Join a club, association, or religious organization

Still want to work, but on your terms. Find part-time work. Consider working as a consultant.

Ready to let go of your empty nest? Consider moving closer to family or friends.

Don’t want to relocate, but don’t want to live alone? Get a roommate or a pet.

Helpful Resources

•      Find others who share your interests: www.meetup.com 

•      Job opportunities for ages 50+: www.workforce50.com

Pursue Your Passion

Some people find their life’s calling in their work, while others find their work getting in the way of their life’s calling.

TIPS TO MAKE IT WORK

Life is more fun when you do more of what you love to do. Here are ways to make that a reality:

Did You Know?

•      Retirees contribute nearly half of the total volunteer hours in the U.S.6

Glad to spend your time giving back? Volunteer.

Want to make change happen in your community? Become a community organizer.

Interested in using your leadership skills to make an impact? Join a professional organization or sit on the board of a not-for-profit organization.

Need to feel you are living a purposeful life? Engage in a meaningful activity/hobby.

Excited to try something new? Learn a new skill or trade.

Helpful Resources

•             Volunteer in your area: www.volunteermatch.org

•             Help for small business owners: www.score.org

•             Living with purpose: lifereimagined.aarp.org