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Jim Stine talks 90+ years of life experience


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In this special edition of 'Hot Takes,' we sit down with the remarkable Jim Stine, also known as Lou. At 90 years old, Jim shares captivating stories from his life, including where his nickname 'Lou' originated, his high school years in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, working in a General Mills plant, his time in the Navy, and his various jobs in the civilian world. He discusses his family life, balancing work with parenting, and offers wisdom from his long, eventful life. Don't miss this heartfelt and insightful conversation!


00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:03 The Origin of the Nickname 'Lou'

04:04 High School Memories

06:21 Post-High School Adventures

11:00 Life in the Navy

23:44 Post-Navy Career and Family Life

31:49 Balancing Work and Family Life

33:09 Challenges with Daughter's Rebellion

33:57 Daughter's Career and Family Journey

35:41 Sons' Education and Careers

38:23 Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

38:52 Reflecting on Career and Retirement

45:46 Work Ethic and Family Values

50:02 Parenting and Marital Advice

55:48 Personal Favorites and Hobbies

57:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


  • (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction
  • (01:03) - The Origin of the Nickname 'Lou'
  • (04:04) - High School Memories
  • (06:21) - Post-High School Adventures
  • (11:00) - Life in the Navy
  • (23:44) - Post-Navy Career and Family Life
  • (31:49) - Balancing Work and Family Life
  • (33:09) - Challenges with Daughter's Rebellion
  • (33:57) - Daughter's Career and Family Journey
  • (35:41) - Sons' Education and Careers
  • (38:23) - Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
  • (38:52) - Reflecting on Career and Retirement
  • (45:46) - Work Ethic and Family Values
  • (50:02) - Parenting and Marital Advice
  • (55:48) - Personal Favorites and Hobbies
  • (57:02) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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