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Closing Thoughts

Will my money run out Do I have enough wealth To pay for life's necessities For the vicissitudes of health What if there's a recession Or worse, a depression Will my financial plan collapse Will I be whistling taps What if I'm blessed with Good health and long life Will I be left companion-less Should death take my wife All these and more are Essential to plan for -- But now's the time to explore What you really are What you really want to be ~ As you draw closer to death's door

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/13/2019 10:20:00 AM

You are pretty young to be writing this one! I am amazed your brain could think this far in advance, as I picture you having about sixty more years to think of this, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2019 1:11:00 PM

You are soooooo right! I am way too young to be writing this stuff. (How much do I owe you?!) LOL. Thanks, Caren.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/12/2019 11:01:00 PM

My thoughts exactly, Gershon. I'm a little obsessed with planning legacy in terms of my creativity... We feel rushed to use our time well.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2019 1:10:00 PM

I hear, Line....Here's a thought. In Yiddish: A mensch tracht, un got lacht. In English: A person makes plans, and God laughs....We can only do our part; the rest is up to Heaven, or Fate, or what you will... G.L. with the legacy, and best wishes. ~ Gershon