Mike, OT
Thanks for the warm welcome to the thread.
However, I'm afraid to say you've made a serious mistake, and for the first time since I've known you, you DO need an editor.
You indicated that I helped you learn about investing when it really was the other way around. It would probably be an unwise breach of copyright to post some of your work here, but I've saved many of the short articles you wrote that helped me and many others understand a bit about this game.
You opened my eyes to one thing for which I'm particularly grateful, and that's the many-sided advantages of giving appreciated stock to charitable causes, and why it makes so much sense to do so in lieu of giving cash. I've reprinted that article ("Give Til it Tickles") and passed it on to dozens of people. Unfortunately, I can't find the original in the Fool archives.
I know this is really OT, but I believe that one piece made a significant impact on many, many people, and on the charitable orgs they support. I hope I can go back and discover a link to the original, because it was essential "Foolishness" at its best.
As for your sense of humor... I still have the "Fool Song" you taped and sent to some of us, which highlights beyond any doubt the breadth of your merry motleyness. I just need to figure out how to get it up on the Web on a Real Player so all can enjoy. <vbg> In the meantime, you'll be relieved to know this will probably take me another 5 years since I'm rather incompetent in that regard.
All the best,
Climber |
