Submitted by Fred on

Treasure

Treasure
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Forgetting money, everything has an inherent tangible value (more or less to each person and in differing situations or contexts).  

For example, when we visited Cuba in 2016 I brought little paper American flags which I saved after their use for decorations on the Fourth of July and inexpensive white Rawlings baseballs.

 

The Peso

Anticipating its unique value to the Cuban people trapped in their revolution, I offered a flag to our tour guide as a gesture of good will and her eyes lit up and she asked for more.

Fred and Tour Guide

 

When we went to a baseball game I gave a Rawlings baseball to a street beggar and his eyes lit up too.  

To close the circle, I traded a few flags for a bunch of valued souvenir CUBA baseballs from a very willing street vendor.  

One man's barter is another man's treasure (pleasure)!

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Norman Spizz

In France one man’s fish is another man’s “poisson”.

Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 22:57

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Judy Mauer

Very cool - the whole thing.....Being in Cuba, The exchanges, the little moments of connection, the pleasure brought by the exchange - the whole experience. Well Done !

Submitted by MissyCisco on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 23:14

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Missy Cisco

Love it! I especially love the photo! If you go back again, let me know so that I can get my friend to cook you a nice meal on me!

Submitted by NeilHollander on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 10:21

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Neil Hollander

What wonderful gestures on your part . Understanding the Cuban love for baseball and Rawlings no less . The symbol of quality baseball gear . Good thinking Derf . But that's what you do . You think . Cerebral on top of it all . Yeah . If my giant wake up call 3 years ago taught me anything it taught me that affluence is over rated . Family and well being top the list . Money sure helps . But it's not the end all . Peace of mind . It don't come easy . But when you have it you have trumped what ever else waits in the ambush . You have to embrace this peace of mind stuff pro actively . You know Luke , our son . He gave me a set of his dog tags when he deployed with the Marine Corps . I wear them around my neck 24/7 . Never take them off . I may never take them off . He wears a set himself obviously . I touch them at least once a day . Peace of mind . Waiting for the next Skype . Listening to my Big Black Lab's rhythmic breathing in the dark of night . His head on my chest . Knowing unconditional love .

Hollander Sends

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:11

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Fred Klein

My grandson Jackson gave me his old phone cover and I feel the same way!
Fred Klein

This blog was inspired by my grand daughter Maggie who asked for a little background for her presentation on Cuba.

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