PostsCommentsPayoutsalvinfang (40)in #life • 7 years agoWhy is it I always look back at a decision I made and in retrospect, realize, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb?Why can't I see this before I make a decision and save myself a lot of time and trouble? I'm talking about financial decisions(which usually really hurt), life decisions, what I…alvinfang (40)in #philosophy • 7 years agoWhy is it my natural inclination is to root for the underdog?I think part of the answer is that I've lost so often in my life from sports, to getting the girl, to races, whatever and you name it, I swear it seems like I've cornered the…alvinfang (40)in #nature • 7 years agoLive life simply. One of my favorite things to do is watch the stars on a clear night.Also, when it is lightening before a storm at night, the sky lighting up is just beautiful. The thunder scares my cats, which always follows a lightening flash. Sometimes these…alvinfang (40)in #economy • 7 years agoAll I hear these days is Get out of Debt, Get out of Debt, Get out of Debt. Well, practically speaking that is not possible.About 60% plus of americans are homeowners and have a mortgage. That is most likely a 30 year debt. If you own a car, that is a 4-8 year debt. If you went to college, it will…alvinfang (40)in #life • 7 years agoWell we have all heard it before, life is not about the destination, but the journey.The final destination is a comfortable retirement where we can sit around all day and putter around, watch T.V. and be lazy. At least that seems like a paradise for so many…alvinfang (40)in #life • 7 years agoOne thing I do every day, except on Sunday, I check the mail!Yes, I mean snail mail(postal service) because I still get some bills, magazines, paychecks(auctions),holiday cards and yes, of course advertisements. Sometimes I even use mail…alvinfang (40)in #life • 7 years agoToday is the first day of the rest of your life! or a hundred mile walk begins with the first step!You know, how true. We've all heard these cute little sayings before and somehow don't take them seriously, but I think we should. It keeps all of us from getting too bogged down…alvinfang (40)in #health • 7 years agoWhy do we have to sleep several hours (4-8) every day?It seems like such a waste of time, doesn't it? Don't get me wrong, I like to sleep as much as anyone, it is a kind of rejuvenation. I'm no expert, but I do know if we do not…alvinfang (40)in #trump • 7 years agoPresident Trump is the best thing to happen to this country.Can you imagine if hillary were elected president? Despite all the media attacks on President Trump, he continues to press on with his goals of changing the way government…alvinfang (40)in #tv • 7 years agoI love TV/Movies about time machines.Some might find this crazy but, I loved the 70's and I want to go back to that simpler time. Rotary phones, yaaaayyy! and you couldn't get away if you wanted to talk privately.…alvinfang (40)in #money • 7 years agoO.K., let's pretend you just inherited $50,000 dollars. What do you do with it?Most of us would buy something. Or pay off debt. Or invest in a business or stock market. Or donate to a good cause or church. By the way is a great place to donate for…alvinfang (40)in #adventure • 7 years agoOne of the things not on my bucket list, jumping our of an airplane(parachuting)!Yikes. That scares me half to death just thinking about it. I would do something I enjoy like going to every major league baseball park in the country, that would be fun and…alvinfang (40)in #fun • 7 years agoThree things I loved doing as a kid, that I outgrew.Who doesn't like skipping when you're a kid, I did. No more. Too much work. 2. And whenever I was near water, the first thing I looked for was some nice smooth rocks I could skip…alvinfang (40)in #fitness • 7 years agoI lift weights at least once a week, never more than twice a week.It's probably not what you think. It's great for me, helps keep me in shape and my muscles toned. All I do is lift for my upper body a 10/20/30/40/50 pound hand barbell weight. I…alvinfang (40)in #hot • 7 years agoI don't miss the cold weather.Maybe it seems odd to mention this in the summer at the end of july and it is very hot where I'm at right now, but I can still remember all the cold winters I had to go outside…alvinfang (40)in #animals • 7 years agoThe last time I went to the Zoo was nearly 15 years ago.I always have such fond memories of going to the zoo. Even though my visits were only about 7 or 8 visits, I think, the lasting impression has been with me every time I would go.…alvinfang (40)in #economy • 7 years agoSo I found out today about this new cryptocurrency USC(Utility Settlement Coin) to be issued by 2018.Apparently, Banks are starting their own blockchain ICO only to be used in exchange with other banks(not available to the public), at least that is how I understand it. Mind you…alvinfang (40)in #sport • 7 years agoDo you know who has the 3rd best baseball record in the American League today?The two division leaders Houston and Boston are the 2 best records. Cleveland the other division leader has the 4th best record. The 3rd best record in the American League today…alvinfang (40)in #money • 7 years agoHey, what's going on with real estate??????So, I check zillow 2 weeks ago on some property and the zillow estimates are $91,000 and $87,000. Two weeks later(yesterday) the zillow estimates on these same 2 properties are…alvinfang (40)in #war • 7 years agoI wish to give today our Viet Nam veterans a salute and thanks for your service.This generation is quietly and slowly passing away. How do I know? Well, even though I'll be giving away more than I want about myself, it is because I had a Draft Card in 1974…