Kevin,

Always great to hear from you. I think you may have missed the point of my letter. My sole aim was to put the problem into perspective. Ricky's letter was a lesson in taking the high road, practicing self control. I provided the vent for him, I wrote what most people would dream of saying, but don't because of risk of professional suicide. I Mr. Ahern pay my own way, I have respect for people but I do not cowtow to oppressive business practices. Mr. Ahern you need to take things less literally and approach life with a little more humor and lightheartedness. Otherwise you can suffer the fate of my Grand Father, my father and my brother now, you can have yourself a heart attack and waste the most enjoyable time of your life. Mr. Ahern, stop taking everything so seriously and enjoy yourself once in awhile. I really feel it's my duty to fly up there and take you out for a round of golf and get you drunk one afternoon. Best wishes.

Here's another oldy but goodie for you Kevin

A man sat down at a bar, looked into his shirt pocket and ordered a double scotch.

A few minutes later, the man again peeked into his pocket and ordered another double. This routine was followed for some time, until after looking into his pocket, the man told the bartender he'd had enough.

The bartender said, "I've got to ask you. What's with the pocket business?"

"Oh," said the man, "I have my lawyer's picture in here, and when he starts to look honest, I know I've had enough."