Retired Boeing Aircraft Mechanic Age 65. Playing chess gives my idle brain a workout. 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step or move. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick, your friends and relatives will. Keep them close at hand. 5. Pay off your credit cards each month.
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