Today is your day Boomer! Boomers...we are saving some money for the weddings of our children, right? Maybe, 5000-10,000$ per child...I am guessing, but it shouldn't break the bank! Well, how about this wedding in India this week? According to apnews.com, "The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising clout." The father is the 9th richest man in the world, worth about 120 BILLION dollars....and, he will spend up to 600 million for the wedding. For example, Justin Bieber got 10 mill for singing a couple of songs. Meanwhile, the United Nations says "80 million people out of 1.2 billion Indians, roughly equal to 6.7% of India's population, lived below the poverty line of $1.25 and 84% of Indians lived on less than $6.85 per day." And 3/4s of all Indian people can't afford a healthy diet! Mr. Big Shot Dad, next time....spend some (no, a lot!) of money on your nation and drastically reduce your wedding costs for your next son or daughter. Please!! Think: me.....to.....we! PLEASE!
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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