Grandfather Says

RD Blakeslee is an octogenarian from West Virginia who built his net worth by only investing in that which can be enjoyed during acquisition and throughout life, as opposed to papers in a drawer, like stocks and bonds. Len Penzo dot Com is grateful for the opportunity to share his inspiring and very entertaining musings and stories from his life in his biweekly “Grandfather Says” series. You can catch a fresh entry here every other Thursday. Enjoy!

1. The Benefits of DIY Housing
2. Never Underestimate the Utility of a Trebuchet
3. What’s the Value of a Song?
4. One Good Thing About Getting Old
5. A Lesson on the Benefits of Working Smartly
6. The Correct Way to Cope with Adversity
7. The Miracle of Birth
8. The Joys of Part-Time Farming
9. Headless Horsemen and Horseless Carriages
10. A Big Secret for Doing Well in Life
11. Thanksgiving Greetings from West Virginia!
12. A Few Words on Religious Conviction
13. The DIY Harpsichord
14. MLK’s Dream
15. The Travails of Working with Stone
16. The Importance of Self-Confidence and Independence
17. Grandfather’s House and Custom-Built Stairs
18. Something Beautiful That Money Can Never Buy
19. Only Clean Firewood Will Do
20. Net Worth and Real Value
21. A Lesson on Real Estate Development
22. A Few Words About Counterculture
23. The Joy of Teachable Moments
24. He’s a Cowman (He Hasn’t Been a Boy in Years)
25. Here’s a Clever Way to Change Neighborhoods
26. Coyote Countermeasures
27. The Magic of Cape Hatteras
28. The Dog Days are Here
29. The Family Trip to Maine
30. Grandmother’s College Graduation
31. How I Order Pizza
32. The Majesty of Trees
33. The Meaning of Life
34. Sophistication is Overrated
35. The Veterans’ List
36. Recipes, Recipes, Recipes
37. A Quick Thought on Hubris
38. The Alaskan Cabin on Chilkat Lake
39. Remembering Grandfather’s Grandfather
40. My Life as a Soldier
41. Observations About Blessings