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KC, thanks for the kind words. But the truth is there are millions of kids out there doing what your grandson and my kids are doing. They just don't get any publicity about it. It is always the "troubled youth" that everyone focuses on. I was at a conference one time where Mark Cahill was the speaker, and he had a great message for kids who don't have a troubled background - "your story is better than the guy who screws up and then fixes it. You are miles ahead and don't need to make up for lost time. Your story is a story of good choices leading to success." Tom Hollister, CA

You should brag on your children, Tom. They sound like they give you plenty to brag about! And KC, I don't know whether to congratulate you and your grandchild or not. The way our profession is changing, I am not sure that I would recommend it to anyone. But I am sure you had a lot to do with their choice. You are definitely someone to look up to and wish to emulate!

I just received my tax return for 2011 back from the IRS. It puzzles me!!! They are questioning how many dependents I claimed. I guess it was because of my response to the question: "List all dependents?" I replied: 12 million illegal immigrants; 3 million crack heads; 42 million unemployed people on food stamps, 2 million people in over 243 prisons; Half of Mexico; and 535 persons in the U.S. House and Senate." Evidently, this was NOT an acceptable answer. I KEEP ASKING MYSELF, WHOM DID I MISS?

Now that's the sort of kids we need a lot more of! My oldest grandchild, a sophomore in college this year, told me he's thinking of changing his major to accounting !!!!! :o

Hey!....I have a blue canopy just like that one in the video.....COOL...