Abe” Lemons (November 21, 1922 – September 2, 2002) was an American college basketball player and coach. As a coach at Oklahoma City University, Texas-Pan American University and the University of Texas, he compiled a record of 599 wins and 343 losses in 34 seasons.
Abe Lemons was known for his wit as well as his wisdom.
As one of Oklahoma’s most successful basketball coaches in history, the former Oklahoma City University coach made a lasting impression on his peers, players and family.
HE ALSO SAID “The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off. “

Don’t get me wrong – I love retirement – but some of retirees must work very hard to make sure we do not get a day off. For example, we have no snow to shovel and no kids around to help build a snow man – what do we do? we work hours making ourselves into a snow man. I think it is a woman – at any rate you may call it silly – Just try going to school looking like that and you could not get away with it – Down here in retirement land we call it normal – so, we must try other things to be silly.

What do you think of this silly thing – turn you whole golf cart into a snow man. and get other retirees to take your picture.

You could dress up like a toy soldier and proceed to eat the “Snow Ladies” carrot nose – just for the camera man — Me. Are you ready for the silly folks in retirement?

You could always make your dog look silly. You see, this all takes time – That is why we never get a day off!

Go ahead and try this – When you are getting a serious lecture from your Mom or Dad. Better yet Mom, do it when you are giving that serious lecture – the resultant laughter will give you and your lecture the best results!