Posts by Ryan Clair
I'll Gladly Pay You Tuesday For A Hamburger Today

The famous (or infamous) words of the character called Wimpy in the Popeye cartoons.  Bring back memories?  I (Ryan) love those old cartoons. I remember watching them with my grandpa (Papa) and we would would both get a kick out of Popeye mumbling to himself.  If you listened closely you could catch a few gems…

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Medicare Twilight Zone

If you’re nearing age 65, you’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance; of things and ideas – you’ve just crossed over... into the MEDICARE TWILIGHT ZONE (dramatic music plays).

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Timing Is Everything

Cliche? Yes. But nonetheless, true. Take a look at any history book and you’ll find the importance of timing on every page. My favorite example comes from the Revolutionary War.

George Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas morning to fight a regiment of Hessians stationed in Trenton. An aide to Washington wrote: “They make a great deal of Christmas in Germany, and no doubt the Hessians will drink a great deal of beer and have a dance. They will be sleepy tomorrow morning. Washington will set the tune for them about daybreak.” The aide was right on all accounts.

 

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