My last drink was October 25, 1985, during that time I have had hard years and wonderful years. There have been ups and downs, but it has always been worth it.
Cal's Life List
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1. Get closer to Jesus
1 entry . 63 cheers32 people -
2. Love People and use things
1 entry . 40 cheers1 person -
3. help people
2 entries . 30 cheers1,531 people -
4. take lots of good photographs
1 entry . 23 cheers2 people -
5. Do something nice for someone, anonymously
1 entry . 55 cheers169 people -
6. show my wife I love her everyday
7 entries . 67 cheers27 people -
7. quit being so lustful
2 entries . 10 cheers4 people -
8. stay married
3 entries . 20 cheers115 people -
9. See the Northern Lights
1 entry . 22 cheers18,961 people -
10. Finish what I start
1 entry . 13 cheers4,068 people -
11. Visit people who are alone
4 entries . 52 cheers1 person -
12. eat more raw fruit and vegetables
2 entries . 30 cheers2 people -
13. Vote in every election
3 entries . 17 cheers23 people -
14. Get rid of the junk I have been keeping
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15. Read
3 entries . 11 cheers631 people -
16. Stay Sober
5 entries . 37 cheers458 people -
17. Improve my spelling and grammar.
1 entry . 14 cheers1 person -
18. Sing in front of people
1 entry . 8 cheers139 people -
19. Understand people, instead of trying to be understood
3 entries . 26 cheers5 people -
20. Learn how to remember peoples' names
5 entries . 11 cheers1,715 people -
21. Drink less coffee and more green tea
2 entries . 19 cheers2 people -
22. Become reacquainted with someone that has been thinking of me for years.
1 entry . 9 cheers2 people -
23. love
1 entry . 13 cheers3,255 people -
24. Stop comparing myself with others
6 entries . 20 cheers217 people -
25. Control my tongue ("If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.")
2 entries . 13 cheers17 people -
26. Stay at a fancy five-star hotel
1 entry . 12 cheers9 people -
27. Write entries for all my things.
1 entry . 7 cheers15 people -
28. buy and ride a bike
15 entries . 11 cheers2 people -
29. fly a kite
2 entries . 3 cheers630 people -
30. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
2 entries . 1 cheer885 people -
31. live quietly
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32. Retire from work and travel.
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33. learn humility
2 entries . 1 cheer21 people -
34. be a good grandfather
1 entry . 10 cheers6 people -
35. procrastinate more efficiently
2 entries . 7 cheers5 people -
36. Stop being redundant, by saying the same thing in different words.
2 entries . 4 cheers2 people -
37. stop obsessing
5 entries . 10 cheers314 people -
38. workout 6 times a week
1 entry . 5 cheers13 people -
39. Return to eating properly in the new year!
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How I did it: She became my best friend after we were married. She knows me better than anyone and still loves me. We love each other with a Biblical love. Mind, soul and body. We were married in March of 1972. Read how I did it…
How I did it: The normal way:) I have to write more or the program will not accept my answer, but I was born there, what more can I say? OK, even this is not enough writing, well my Mom and Dad fell in love and got married. They had two kids, then some seven years after they had had their second, I came along as a surprise. It kinds of makes me glad that abortion was imposable to get in the 1040's or I may not … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I (we) decided that when we got married in 1972 that it was forever. There has been many trials and problems over the years, but remember Never Give Up, never give up, NEVER GIVE UP! Read how I did it…
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I don’t wish too involved in politics here on the 43T site, however I don’t see much difference in the choices I have in the upcoming US elections. No matter how I vote, I hope that I can do it with one hand, as I will have to hold my nose with the other.
I am eating too fast, and therefore eating too much. I am also eating foods that I know are not good for me, such as sweets and fried foods. I must straighten this out or I will be way over weight again!

