| 1. I worked for an athletic store called Athletic Attic in | | | | 3. If any of us left a door open, my Dad found it very |
| Orlando in the late 70's. This was about the time that it | | | | important to tell us that he was not working to air |
| was becoming popular to wear t-shirts and other | | | | condition/heat all of Orange County. |
| clothing items with company logos on them. You know, | | | | 4. You could always tell which of our friends or |
| Nike, Adidas, Reebok, etc. | | | | neighbors he liked and didn't like. If he liked you, he |
| My dad could not fathom the fact the people would | | | | would tease and joke with you. If he did not like you, |
| pay money to advertise a company on their chest. He | | | | he was polite and civil with you. |
| thought Nike should be paying me to wear their t-shirt | | | | 5. The highest compliment he could bestow upon |
| and advertise for them. | | | | someone was to say "She is the type that will always |
| 2. Whenever I needed to do something that was hard | | | | appreciate what you give her." |
| or face something difficult, his advice was always the | | | | It took me awhile to really understand what that meant. |
| same: | | | | What I have taken from it is a keen appreciation for all |
| "Stick to your guns, son." | | | | my blessings. |
| I learned persistence and not giving up from that one. | | | | |