Grandson Dominic played on the freshman high school football team this year. He trained in the “off season” and was in great shape for playing offensive guard and defensive tackle. I think he played almost every “down” during the 8 game season. They give out the “Golden Raider” award each year to somebody special in each class. The award is for work ethic, character and “team play”. This year’s freshman winner was none other than Dominic. Congratulations on achieving something very, very special. I understand the whole family had to pick their buttons off the floor after they popped off their shirts as the swelled up with pride. Damn! Hard work and dedication does pay off!
I am always very cognizant of Nov.10 each year. Maybe because it still seems like yesterday. Maybe because it changed my life forever. My Dad died on that date in 1957, 55 years ago. 55 years?
My friendly acquired local bank (M&I which was purchased by BMO) recently doubled my annual rate to rent a safe deposit box. They didn’t increase the rate 5%, or 10% or 20%. It was a 100% increase. I refused to pay it so we shopped around. Not only did we find another local bank with the same service but it costs 15% less than my old rate. Yep, good-bye M&I. I have said this before but whatever happened to friendly, community banks that wanted to be your partners and friends in your life?
As my favorite daughter in Minneapolis would exclaim “the f—ing mice are gone”. She pulls no punches with her frankness at least on her websites and blogs. We caught 5 mice and I suspect there is one more quivering in a corner (hiding) somewhere. I will get him too!
The weekend is supposed to be in the 60’s in (Wisconsin in Nov.). Enjoy!
Love,
Dad