Advice...

    MJV sent some news clippings, one was the fascinating story of an Iowa women, who in the 60s, was so good that she toured with the Harlem Globetrotters. Another article featured seniors in an OFH asked what advice they'd give to young people. Much wisdom was shared. Some samples; "Laugh, it's good for the body." "Make sure you do one good deed a day." "If you make a mistake, always apologize." "Mind your own business, too many nosy people in the world." and many more. Perhaps I'll ask that question at dinner sometime.

    Over the years I had many associates, colleagues, staff members, interns and students. Some have told me that after they left me they found themselves using "Al-isms." What might those be? Well here are some. There's a common saying "Don't borrow trouble." Jews are more colorful and say "Only a fool picks up a passing dog by its ears." The Al-ism for this situation; "If the bullet doesn't have your name on it, get out of the way." When someone makes a questionable decision the Al-ism "We all make choices." Often that's not well received by the hearer.😀 Another comment that is likely to raise ire, "Self-pity is the least attractive of human emotions."

    John and Sally were at another couple's home for a dinner party. Before dinner was served the host's dog made a mess on the carpet. Sally cleaned it up. On the way home John said to Sally, "I was uncomfortable when you cleaned up after the dog." Sally "Why?"  "Because it wasn't your house, and it wasn't your party, and it wasn't your dog."  For Joanne and I, "Whose dog is it?" became a shorthand for "Whose problem is it?"  The reality, of course, is that we can only solve our own problems.

    Thanks, MJV!

Takk for alt,

Al