Learning Something New Every Day

Every day I learn something new. Today I was at an organizing meeting for the First Annual Housatonic Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing. I can attest that I know almost nothing about golf. I played just once -- in August 1976. I will never forget it -- 98 degrees, 98% humidity, and no skill. That was enough to convince me that golf would not be a part of my life. In spite of this, Chris Brown, executive director of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, put the arm on me and convinced me to help him organize an outing with the goal of raising enough money each year to build one more house for a family in need of simple decent housing. It was hard to say no. I had been the first president of HHFH ten years ago and I strongly believe in the Habitat goals and have seen the great work that it's many volunteers are doing in partnership with the families. What I learned new at the meeting today was about "hole in one insurance". (read more)

People February 27, 2004 06:53 PM