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"I never thought about age. I took things day by day and never worried about age," "Sis Busch" said.
Ralph, who also is a philosopher, had more to say about living to a ripe old age. He mentioned the usual-living a clean and moral life without excesses. He placed much importance on possessing a strong work ethic. Ralph's interest is chiefly local history and he gets working at it.
Ralph said govenment officials today, including on the local level, are too self-centered. They are more concerned about their well-being than that of the people they serve. He added there is too much bickering by members of public bodies.
People in general today are too materialistic, he asserted. Too much emphasis is placed on material things.
Ralph said people should never stop learning and should read as much as they can. His education came chiefly from reading, especially after service in World War II when he was farming. He became interested in local history after visiting the cemetery where his relatives were buried.
One thing people neglect to do today is to plan their lives so they have a purpose to it, according to Ralph. They should have objectives to achieve.
Still active, Ralph is writing and doing historical research. His hearing is poor, but his other vital signs are good. His pace may have slowed somewhat, but he keeps active. He has never been down long from any setback. He stays his life's course!
