tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post5174123267213628601..comments2024-03-18T19:36:10.480-04:00Comments on Assistant Village Idiot: What Next?Assistant Village Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01978011985085795099noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-77262194118914057682018-06-27T20:15:44.148-04:002018-06-27T20:15:44.148-04:00As far as I call tell there's no such thing as...As far as I call tell there's no such thing as a community with enough volunteers to staff all the volunteer work that needs to be done. There is nearly an infinite variety of it.Texan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/10479561573903660086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-53657929881295081702018-06-26T04:22:18.251-04:002018-06-26T04:22:18.251-04:00I suggest
a) more time with those closest to you -...I suggest<br />a) more time with those closest to you -- improve your physical relationships<br />b) if you have a busy friend you'd like to spend a bit more time with, find out more of the things you both like and invite them to join you in doing them, whether horses, movies, or fine conversation at home or in a bar<br />c) yet another part time job -- I'd suggest trying to teach English by Skype<br />d) criticize things you don't know about! (S. Martin ref.) Actually, spend a bit more time on how to be more humorous -- tell funnier jokes (W. Allen ref.)<br /><br />I'm about to semi-retire, and am learning Java for more programming, but am open to some other projects.Tom Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046612425809449502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-70077360183335907472018-06-25T21:26:46.939-04:002018-06-25T21:26:46.939-04:00My neighbor is a retired Army colonel. He volunte...My neighbor is a retired Army colonel. He volunteers as a counselor for young men, both in a Christian setting but also at the local University and at the local State Prison. I find his commitment to mission and the unselfish allocation of his time inspirational and I deeply admire his continued service. With your background maybe this is something you might find interesting and challenging, provided you weren't absolutely burned out by the system when you retired. I hope you find something satisfying and suitable.<br />Aggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089648434324058300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-11737225099248441862018-06-25T12:25:37.244-04:002018-06-25T12:25:37.244-04:00Not this man's brain. I'm terrible at tha...Not this man's brain. I'm terrible at that stuff. As a homeowner without endless cash, I have learned to do some.Assistant Village Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978011985085795099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-25465683585561309902018-06-25T11:42:56.599-04:002018-06-25T11:42:56.599-04:00Men have brains that are wired to build, repair, c...Men have brains that are wired to build, repair, create, and so forth. Unless you have another way to satisfy that urge you will go nuts.<br />Start a dog-walking service, detail cars, go to a trade school for (any) certification, etc.<br />Best on the effortsDan Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306436521768077821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-71044051964622823852018-06-25T07:42:23.844-04:002018-06-25T07:42:23.844-04:00Less than half an acre. Not much room for a horse...Less than half an acre. Not much room for a horse. There are places you can ride nearby.Assistant Village Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978011985085795099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-15477435639835230572018-06-25T00:48:07.100-04:002018-06-25T00:48:07.100-04:00Horses are good for you, until they’re bad for you...Horses are good for you, until they’re bad for you. All my right ribs are broken thanks to them. <br /><br />But an old horse, maybe. One who knows how to be ridden, and isn’t in a hurry. It’s not the worst idea. Grimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543082562999855432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-4449743806747903112018-06-25T00:11:41.030-04:002018-06-25T00:11:41.030-04:00OK, i't simplistic silly "advice", b...OK, i't simplistic silly "advice", but it's what I got. Your mileage may vary.Sam L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00996809377798862214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19305198.post-8056764359919184092018-06-25T00:10:35.044-04:002018-06-25T00:10:35.044-04:00Get a horse and light out for the territories! RU...Get a horse and light out for the territories! RUN for your life!Sam L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00996809377798862214noreply@blogger.com