Thursday, March 3, 2011

Howard

Yesterday my 92 year old patient gave me his secret for a long and healthy life.  

1. Work hard!
2. Don't worry about anything.
3. Be happy.
4. Eat whatever you want.
5. Eat lots of cakes, cookies, sweets, etc.  

That's all he had time for.  He had to go home and cut some dead limbs from the tree with his chain saw.

His name is Howard and I have decided that he will be my mentor from here on out.  






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20 comments:

  1. JenniMarch 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Well, he should know.... he has the longevity to prove it!

    I LOVE his advice....Smiles...
    Jenni

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  2. 3 doxiesMarch 3, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Uh, did you not ask him if beer and Cheetoes was included?????????
    Nows, accordin' to mum older peoples always has da best advice (or vices...bwhahahaha) cuz they gets so wise with years. Butmum ain't too smart cuz I is young and wise...okay maybe not! Never mind.

    I bet Howard can tell some awesome stories.

    Puddles

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  3. JennaMarch 3, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Bobbi, That's great advice!...I like the be happy and don't worry part the best...although the sweets are nice too...thank you for visiting me and leaving such nice comments...Have a nice day!

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  4. ~Kim at Golden Pines~March 3, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    My new hero! I wonder if that'll include trips to McDonalds too??

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  5. Julie MarieMarch 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Bobbi... I think I am in love with Howard... he certainly sounds like my kind of guy!... I wish you had a photo to post of him, he sounds darling!... xoxo Julie Marie PS Gracie, Tessy says woof right back!

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  6. IngerMarch 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I have an 87 year old Swedish friend who is like that too. He ran marathons for the longest time and just spent 4 weeks in China with his grandson, who lives there. Good for Howard, people like that are such an inspiration for us who are just getting old now.--Inger

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  7. JimMarch 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Good for Howard! He sounds like my Dad. He has a selection of 'sweets' every day! He couldn't imagine a day without them. And he is a mere 95 years old! So much for sugar!!

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  8. TracyMarch 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Gosh Bobbi, and at 92 he should certainly know the secret. Good for him! I like the part about eating anything you want...don't need to tell me twice :)

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  9. Ginny HartzlerMarch 3, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Way to GO, Bobbi!! Well, remember the conversation that George Burns had with a friend? The friend asked him what his doctor thought about his smoking cigars and drinking. He calmly replied "My doctor's dead."

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  10. animal lover, quilt loverMarch 4, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    To each his own.... Right now I am riding high on healthy food and no sweets at all. Just wonderful stuff from the ground!! Like our beautiful strawberry. Both the Hubby and I are really feeling good with the healthy diet. I use to be sick at least 2 times a year, now years have gone by with no cold or anything else.
    I am happy.
    xx, Fern

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  11. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Now he is one smart cookie! (Pun intended) Hehe

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  12. SharonMarch 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Okay, I get it, eat like a pig and work like a dog for a long healthy life! Wish I could do that!

    ;-)

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  13. SueMarch 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Hi Bobbi, Tell Howard I am with him all the way! He is my kind of mentor!
    Those goodies look so goody!
    Sue

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  14. My Mind's EyeMarch 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    MOL Mom says she wants a Howard too.
    We suspect Mr. Howard always has a smile on his face to match his positive attidude.
    Hugs M&M

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  15. Peggy FrezonMarch 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Go Howard! Can't argue with that advice, now I'm off to find some chocolate cake like in the picture!

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  16. Furry BottomsMarch 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I could totally live by those rules. Oh yeah. MMMMM.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    God bless Howard! May his tribe increase :-)

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  18. Lady JaneMarch 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I'm listening to Howard. I do the sweets, lol, I just need to learn not to worry....

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  19. fromsophiesviewMarch 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Listen Sugar...how's about some sugar? wink wink!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    I just love old folks! My Grandfather (who lived to be 89) ate everything they tell us not to. Never slowed down until the strokes got him and was never stressed about anything. I think that was what lengthened his life! I wish it was that easy for me...LOL!

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