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Celebrate with us as we honor the birthday of our special guest, former US Navy member, Paul Buckholz. We uncover Paul's fascinating journey from his childhood in Ann Arbor, Michigan, through his early days of enlistment, to his role as an aerographer's mate in the Navy. In the first part of our chat, Paul's sense of adventure takes us through his basic training, his work on catapults at a test site, and his exhilarating first cruise to the Mediterranean. From his duties on an aircraft carrier to his unique off-ship experiences ferrying officers around in various countries, you'll feel as if you're right there with him.

But Paul's tale doesn't end with his Navy days. He later embarked on an entrepreneurial journey, establishing a thriving glass business. Listen as he recounts the hard work that pushed him forward, how his business also doubled as a daycare for his children and grandchildren, and how family was always at the heart of everything he did. Paul's hard-earned wisdom and life lessons, summed up in his simple motto—work hard, play hard, have fun, and save your money—are sure to inspire. Join us for this intriguing conversation as we celebrate a life well-lived and the invaluable insights to be garnered from it.

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