Back from Vacation
Celebrating my "Silver Jubilee" I took three weeks off this summer to travel with two friends for my "silver jubilee" celebration of my 60th birthday. We drove across the U.S. to the redwood forests of Northern California, then caught up with two alumni in Lake Tahoe, then spent three days in Yosemite. The trip reinforced many ideas I have. First, we live in a land of great abundance: cropland, trees, natural beauty, wildlife, energy resources, and people. Second, money is just a form of energy according to my business coach, Christine Kane . The happiness experts advise to buy experiences and not stuff, if you want to be happier. So, I tried to circulate as much money as possible on this trip to buy memorable experiences: nicer hotel stays, expensive meals, excellent wine, and a boat ride on Lake Tahoe. I want to thank my friend, Carol, who could not join us, for giving me a very big check that enhanced my ability to spend during this t