Priceless

Today marks 70 years since the invasion by Allied Forces on Normandy Beach in France.  D-Day, June 6, 1944.  I don’t know what the “body count” was for wounded or killed troops, but it was huge.  I would be remiss in not pausing to pay tribute to all those who “gave of themselves”.  Our family did not participate in the European invasion but as you know, my Dad and his brother Bob (an Air Force pilot) spent their tour of duty in the Philipines and surrounding islands.  I’m sure all our lives are different because of their sacrifice.  Thank You.

My mother used to say “money isn’t everything”.  Of course this was from the perspective of a widowed Mom with four kids who didn’t have money.  A different perspective takes place next week.  Maverick McNealy (18 years old) has earned the opportunity to play golf in the United States Open Golf Championship.  What’s the big deal.  Well his Dad, Scott is a noted entrepreneur who co-founded Sun Microsystems. Scott is worth well over $1 billion which I’m sure makes him very happy.  Better yet, Scott is going to be his Son’s caddy during the Open Championship.  Scott claims to have sweated profusely during his Son’s qualifying rounds.  Imagine the persperation when your Son steps on the first tee next Thursday.  Caddying for your son for a National Championship.  Priceless.  Maybe Mom was right:  money isn’t everything.

I need to know if I’m considered “old fashioned”.  Does ordering a supply of new checks mean I’m old (versus pushing a button and paying bills electronically)?  Does ordering a hundred envelopes date me.  How about buying a roll of stamps?  “Bottom line”?  I don’t care what you think.  My system works for me!

Love,

Dad