Why Kevin and Allen are my BFFs

Bad judgment? Hardly; they are two of the sharpest tacks in the tool box. So, it really comes down to this: they are both great guys who are a credit to their race, community and families.

A few well chosen examples - Kevin's Charity Golf Outing on Friday was truly spectacular - perfect weather, huge turnout and best of all, more than $45,000.00 raised for a world-class cancer foundation. Allen and his company, Newfields, was a primary Event Sponsor, ensuring its huge success, and many of its employees and partners played, most not well, however.

The Event highlight came just before the silent auction, when the Mom of a now fully healthy 8 year old (in attendance and joyously at play in the room) spoke so eloquently about how the Jimmy Fund had cured her 4 year olds leukemia and as equally wonderfully, had poured compassion and nurture on the struggling family members. 140+ very macho men in the room and NOT A DRY EYE among us.

When discussing this emotional moment w/. Kevin and his beautiful wife, Carol, the next morning, I explained how inadequate I felt then about my own contributions to the betterment of mankind. Carol immediately admonished me: "Keith, U are a good person."

I felt touched by an angel (apparently Carol has never read any of my posts). So moved was I that I made sure to reach out and engage Kevin and Carol's two beautiful kids when leaving their home, telling the older sibling w/. long gorgeous curly hair "Boy, what's wrong with your parents, don't they own any combs." Kevin told me that his daughter will probably not soon agree with her Mom's appraisal of my worthiness.

My foursome won the TOP prize - in the losers bracket. Our scramble score of 81 allowed us to come in dead last, thereby earning each of us the booby prize - a $75.00 all silk tie. So much better than having come in next to last. (Al, please forward this Post to Eric and Andy with my thanks for their assistance to adding to my fashionable wardrobe).

Finally, Al is now the proud owner of four 'Random Thoughts": framed and autographed. While the sole bidder, his JOY in winning these items at auction appeared to be entirely genuine.

As I said, that's what makes a BFF. Thanks guys, "I love you men, but only in a good way." Just saying ...