There was a considerable amount of time where Lin and I would dream of having enough extra money 💰 to take our children to South of the Border.

Amazingly, those were the good Ole Days. We now live in a different world, one that is full of places like Disney World , Disney Land, and Epcot. Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Six Flags, and don’t forget the thousands of water parks.

By todays standard, South of the Border wouldn’t draw a second look. But as I pulled in this morning, the owner was out in the parking lot painting the parking spaces and still living the dream.

Humility is a beautiful thing, and one should never forget where they came from and who helped them through the end of the day.

It’s very fitting that Toy Story 5 is blowing up the box office, and it’s a great story about toys 🧸 and still playing with your friends. Pedro is that friend to me, and now that the youngest one of five is about to turn 36, I am not sure that they remember where we came from.

Thanks Pedro, for back then and still being here today !