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Royce Shook

Royce Shook Blog

Transition to Retrement

Port Coquitlam - British Columbia

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Royce Shook

7 hours ago

Five lessons about the way we treat people Lesson 2

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Relationships & Love

Royce Shook

2 days ago

Five lessons about the way we treat people

My thanks to Aubrey and Ron for the following stories which will be posted over the next few days. · 1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady. · During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questi ...

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Relationships & Love

Royce Shook

4 days ago

Critical Thinking

“According to the U.S. Department of Education, 54% of U.S. adults 16-74 years old - about 130 million people - lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.” · It is concerning that a significant portion of the U.S. population lacks proficien ...

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Education

Royce Shook

5 days ago

Some Humour on a wet Wednesday

Another year has passed · And we're all a little older. · Last summer felt hotter · And winter seems much colder · There was a time not long ago · When life was quite a blast. · Now I fully understand · About ‘Living in the Past · We used to go to weddings, · Football games and l ...

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Humor

Royce Shook

1 week ago

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Self and fear of AI part final thoughts

However, that the idea of human superiority is increasingly being challenged by scientists, philosophers, and ethicists who argue that all forms of life have inherent value and should be treated with respect and dignity. Recognizing the similarities between human and animal cogni ...

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Science and Technology

Royce Shook

1 week ago

Self and fear of AI part two

The word "self" has roots in ancient languages and has been used to describe human identity and individuality for centuries. The concept of belonging to a specific group, such as one's ethnicity, is also not new. So, while humans may have the most complex social structures and cu ...

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Science and Technology

Royce Shook

2 weeks ago

Self and fear of AI part one

Are you we/they/them/it/him/her/binary? Questions we did not even think about when I was growing up. Society is changing some would say for the good, others would say for the worse, while most of us don’t understand the issues. I know that younger readers may think that my genera ...

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Science and Technology

Royce Shook

2 weeks ago

Paying it forward

Those who are good at what they do, writers, speakers, teachers, elite athletes and others have an obligation to others. Providing leadership to youngsters in areas beyond their area of expertise is another way to pay it forward. Paying it forward refers to the practice of doing ...

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Life Lessons

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2 weeks ago

Leadership

As some of you may know, my grandson is an elite athlete, and I have no claim on ability, that belongs to his Dad and his Mom. He is still young not yet 15 but he is, by default, a leader. I believe that elite athletes no matter what age can provide leadership to younger athletes ...

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Life Lessons

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3 weeks ago

Lines to make you smile

1. · My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn't. · 2. · I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it. · 3. · Some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them. · 4. · I used to have a handle on life, but it brok ...

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Humor

Royce Shook

3 weeks ago

Raindrops keep falling

The parched earth, so thirsty and dry · Longing for rain to fall from the sky · And after days of waiting in vain · Comes the sweet scent of rain · The first drops fall, a gentle sound · Pattering softly on the ground · And as the rain picks up its pace · The air fills with its f ...

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Poetry

Royce Shook

3 weeks ago

Remote monitoring is it useful for health care

In the last couple of years, there has been a move towards embracing a more comprehensive account of telehealth, in particular. Telehealth has been defined as a service that ‘uses equipment to monitor people’s health in their own home... [monitoring] vital signs such as blood pre ...

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Health

Royce Shook

3 weeks ago

Libraries are important role in preserving history both ancient and modern

Libraries play an important role in preserving modern history by collecting, organizing, and preserving historical materials for future generations. These materials can include books, newspapers, periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other documents that provide insigh ...

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Life Lessons

Royce Shook

1 month ago

Its the little things that help

Retirement is like getting a participation trophy in the game of life. Sure, money and planning are important, but so is making your golden years shine. It’s your time to do what you love, whether that’s painting, gardening, or watching Netflix on repeat. · I’m not much of a cook ...

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Life Lessons

Royce Shook

1 month ago

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Our Immune System Weakens As We Age

My Age Put Me At Greater Risk · This is from the Tri-Cities Seniors Action Society Newsletter, thanks to Ken for the information · “My wife and I recently retired and are looking forward to travelling and enjoying our leisure time. I heard the recommendations on the radio and TV ...

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Health

Royce Shook

1 month ago

Thursday afternoon blues

According to the international polling organization YouGov, the average person in the UK wastes a staggering 218 minutes every day. I've struggled with wasting time myself, regularly putting things off, or finding an excuse to do something. Time management and procrastination can ...

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Life Lessons

Royce Shook

1 month ago

Transitions can be fun

"Why did the middle-aged man switch to reading glasses? Because he wanted to see his future more clearly." · "Why did the old man start knitting? He wanted to unravel the mysteries of aging." · "What do you call an old man who's lost his sense of direction? A senior moment naviga ...

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Humor

Royce Shook

1 month ago

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Do you collect stuff?

The truth is that all of the 'stuff' here on earth, we work so hard to buy and accumulate, does not mean a thing. · At the end of the day people, meaning our children or our loved ones will be cleaning out our 'stuff', going through our 'stuff''. · They will have a very hard time ...

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Life Lessons

Royce Shook

1 month ago

Do you play Mind games?

My friend Larry loves Sudoku and plays it, he says every day. I wouldn't say I like the game but each to his own. The reason Larry loves Sudoku is because he is worried about his mental health. Are you worried about your mental sharpness declining faster than your retirement savi ...

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Health

Royce Shook

1 month ago

Hearing aid feedback

Well, I like to think I’m a responsible homeowner. I mean, I’ve got all these fancy appliances with alarms on them to keep my family safe and sound. But apparently, my trust in technology might have been a tad misplaced. · The other morning, my family and I were all jolted awake ...

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Humor

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