A Sense of Humor is Essential

My Dad has taught me many things including-

Late planes just get later. (The corollary to this travel caveat is you must be on time. Trains, planes, and Dad waits for No One.)

The importance of being polite to everyone from the CEO to the coffee shop cashier.

Learning a few words of a foreign language will make your trip much more fun.

The best line in the world to wait in is the Broadway TKTS line in Times Square, NYC.

One of the joys of growing older is being close friends with your Mom even though she mercilessly and consistently beat you at any and all card games.

You are never too old to swing, groove, and Rock-N-Roll.

Talk softly but carry a big stick.

Keeping flexible through exercise keeps your mind nimble too.

Pay attention to your finances or you won't have anything to pay attention to.

Your word is your bond.

A good swear word (or two, or three, or six with creative combinations thereof) never hurt anybody and is usually very therapeutic.

Strong men cry, laugh, and know how to play.

Never forget to look up at the stars and that's actually a planet that you think is a star.

Books and black standard poodles make the best of friends.

Listening to your children is a gift they will carry with them all their lives.

You will always be loved and cherished. Thank you, Dad.