David Goad

Twitter interests include #U2, #SNL, all things science, most things literature, and Lowell Massachusetts.

[Boston Bruins @NHLBruins]

These two.

#EasyToCelebrate | @budlight

[Gr8fulNurse 𝕏 @Gr8fulSusan]

From a friend. I agree with every point.

I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:

1. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.

2. I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.

3. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.

4. I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.

5. I stopped telling the elderly that they've already told that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.

6. I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.

7. I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”

8. I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.

9. I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.

10. I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.

11. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.

12. I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.

13. I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.

14. I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!

I decided to share this for all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age?

Originally shared to me by my cousin Marie.

[Boston Bruins @NHLBruins]

we 'C' you, 63.

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

@ReturnofR Be The Joshua Tree. Marry the Unforgettable Fire. Hang out with Achtung Baby.

[Domenico @AvatarDomy]

Supercell approaching Verona (Italy) on 25 July 2023

Credit 📹Alessandro Piazza

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

https://t.co/pTxXzFVz0l

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

Eddie Vedder performs "One" for U2 (Full Version)…: https://t.co/vNIRj7rDTL

[Patrick Dexter @patrickdextervc]

Auld Lang Syne. Happy New Year from the west of Ireland

[Anthony Hopkins @AnthonyHopkins]

Wishing everyone a healthy 2023.

[Jason Major @JPMajor]

Here's another Earthrise video from @NASA_Orion, captured at 1305 UTC on 21 November 2022 with a solar array wing camera on the @ESA service module. Cropped to the Earth coming into view beyond the dark limb of the Moon. #Artemis1

Video source: https://t.co/rQedhclS3M

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

Bono says he wants U2 to release “a noisy, uncompromising, unreasonable guitar album”

https://t.co/EkaBNLs3tb

[Mike Drago @MikeDragoSports]

10 Questions with Schuylkill Valley QB Michael Goad, presented by UECU https://t.co/UsGBAuadLu

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

Some good replies here.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

What is the most amazing thing you know?

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

This is a good thread.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

“Razors” are rules of thumb that simplify decisions.

The most valuable razors I’ve discovered:

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

Take a few minutes here.
Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again

https://t.co/I72IkMohmq

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

@U2InTheZoo If U2 albums were people, I would want to:
Be The Joshua Tree
Marry The Unforgettable Fire
and Hang Out with Achtung Baby

(Achtung Baby would probably annoy The Unforgettable Fire)

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

This is remarkable. I've just gone down a @Voceux1 rabbit hole on Instagram.

[David Goad @GoadDavid]

One of my favorites.

[Patrick Dexter @patrickdextervc]

Auld Lang Syne. Happy New Year from the west coast of Ireland

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

Over 4 decades I had the honor of wearing our country’s cloth & serving with the remarkable women & men of our Armed Forces. A bonus? Getting to know their families, who were every bit as selfless as their Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coastie. Happy Veterans’ Day to all!