Gave Instead Of Lent: 2

February 19: Today, I gave to friends packages sent by their relatives who they'd asked to meet me in Manhattan: wallet, Kindle, bike shorts, tennis gear. I also gave to my family little gifts picked up during the last week: a silver pen to my lady; Genga & iPod speakers for my little daughter--she enjoyed letting me hear how they worked while I was trying to take a rest; hats & pens to our helper--she's worn the cap all day. Each item has a story of a meeting that I may later share.

I gave an explanation of national debt problems to an audience over lunch.

I was also asked to give an interview to the Advocate on national economic and financial issues.