If you watch the Jack Parr show, you have probably seen Alexander King. He is an amazing individual who has certainly lived life to the fullest. He is the author of three most entertaining books, the second of which is entitled May This House Be Safe From Tigers. I would like to recommend this paperback to you. It is not only highly amusing, but there is in its pages a great deal of common sense and wisdom. I am sure Mr. King will not mind if I quote a portion of his book. The author receives many letters from people who want his advice on life and living. Concerning getting the most out of our brief stay on this earth he says, "Kids, it's a big hassle for everybody. There are no graphs to study and no charts to follow on the road to death. The best advice I can give you is this; try to please yourself. You'll go wrong, of course, but you'll have the satisfaction that something, no matter how small, paid off for a couple of minutes, for you at least. I also think it's a good idea not to work at something you hate. You ought to have a little spare hate left over for the trials that life is going to dish up for you anyway. Don't waste it on your job. I considered that reckless and improvident." End of quote. I think Mr. King has something there. We do owe ourselves some happiness in this life and it would be very nice to come to the end of our days happy in the knowledge that something worked out right for us, even if for a little while.
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