Dear Massimo, that was fabulous! “Why do you want to be happy?” Wow! 😊 Despite my fiscal situation, unemployment, managing multiple disabilities, and, literally counting every penny, I am going to slide out a few on the table for subscription. 😊After my debilitating stroke in 2014, and losing my job at CBS News, I decided to “invest” with my retirement savings in myself by traveling the world in a wheelchair and buying telescopes to look at the moon, sun, planets and stars from my Queens apartment. Sounds sad, but far from it. I have influenced the world with my words and eyes perceiving what’s out there. Unfortunately, the funds have been exhausted, but I am still alive not having had a second stroke--against the actuarial odds. And my doctor’s prognosis was, “You have turned a ‘dying’ patient to a ‘living’ one.’” I believe I am a better person and in greater control of my life by this investment throughout my golden 50’s. Now, using my wisdom once again, I will invest a fraction more into the overall “health” of my οἶκος. Thank you. -Mike Kentrianakis.
Mike, thanks for the kind words. I’m sorry to hear about your health, but boy, it does sound like you’ve turned things around! And no, I don’t find it sad at all. I find it inspiring.
Thanks for sharing this piece! I find it very inspiring. A good reminder.
David, glad you liked it!
Dear Massimo, that was fabulous! “Why do you want to be happy?” Wow! 😊 Despite my fiscal situation, unemployment, managing multiple disabilities, and, literally counting every penny, I am going to slide out a few on the table for subscription. 😊After my debilitating stroke in 2014, and losing my job at CBS News, I decided to “invest” with my retirement savings in myself by traveling the world in a wheelchair and buying telescopes to look at the moon, sun, planets and stars from my Queens apartment. Sounds sad, but far from it. I have influenced the world with my words and eyes perceiving what’s out there. Unfortunately, the funds have been exhausted, but I am still alive not having had a second stroke--against the actuarial odds. And my doctor’s prognosis was, “You have turned a ‘dying’ patient to a ‘living’ one.’” I believe I am a better person and in greater control of my life by this investment throughout my golden 50’s. Now, using my wisdom once again, I will invest a fraction more into the overall “health” of my οἶκος. Thank you. -Mike Kentrianakis.
Mike, thanks for the kind words. I’m sorry to hear about your health, but boy, it does sound like you’ve turned things around! And no, I don’t find it sad at all. I find it inspiring.
Morton, that is kind of you to say, thank you.