Thursday, June 23, 2011

It Ain't Over Till the Fat Lady Sings

Do your remember Kate Smith?  She was a great American singer who started out, early in her career, singing the last song at all kinds of events.  When you heard "God Bless America" you knew the ballgame was over.  She became one of the most beloved singers in the country.  She was also quite heavy set.  Hence the phrase, "It' ain't over till the fat lady sings."

That saying has served me well over the years.  I think about it when things look hopeless.  I think about it when things look promising.  Some folks get happy or spend the money way too soon.  Some folks throw in the towel way too soon.

When my older son first went into commercial real estate he never celebrated until after the closing.

For those people who are sure of the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial, "It ain't over...


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