the Jewish Calendar (but not Israeli since that would be the Day of Remembrance-Yom HaZicaron) and I log onto yahoo and see that Bernie Mac is dead. One ray of joy is lost. I enjoyed everything he was in, though I didn't see that swimming movie.
I didn't intend to open with Bernie Mac, but hence is life. I wanted to bring out a phrase from Ecclesiastes: "better to be in the house of mourning than the house of mirth."
As I sat next to a beautiful girl at the Jaffa gate, she told me that it appears I take nothing seriously. The truth is all my heroes growing up were comedians, but as I look back, more like anarchists that range from Bugs Bunny to George Carlin. My heroes were in the business to make you laugh: meaning I gave them money for jokes. If I truly wanted to emulate them I would view it as a business. And business is a serious act (like the saying "I mean business").
I think that sums up investing, speculating, and gambling. As long as there is appreciation and understanding your gambling, because you understand the gravity of the situation.
Bernie Mac pointed out the foibles of life through his teflon (not just for Reagan's sole use) personality, but in reality things happen that cannot be laughed away.
A fact that has taken me too long to realize, because I am still not sure if I understand it still.
Maybe that's why Israel's economy is doing well. This is one country that has no sense of humor. When I returned my car to the rental place, the manager had the sternest look I ever saw and when I saw his picture on the wall it was sterner. A joke that is misunderstood, and often is!, may be returned with a fist. There is a reality and tax system here that I just don't understand.
I know the picture of my grandfather I have on my wall is completely serious. Maybe there is something to the old trait of patience, appreciation, take nothing for granted, and 1+1=2.
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