Patti forgot her lunch again this morning. I drove down to the Kenosha Achievement Center to deliver it—a task I have come to enjoy. By now I know almost all of her clients by name and many of them recognize me. Bruce, as usual, asked if I was coming to the poker game this weekend in his Dad's basement. He customarily runs through an impressive guest list of uncles and cousins followed by “are you comin'?” He will never know how much I would love to sit in on this fantasy event, which did, in fact, take place on a regular basis when he was a boy. Likewise, I would like to revisit my mother's afternoon penny-ante poker games with my aunts and cousin, Frank. Stakes were low but emotions weren't. I couldn't believe my ears when Mom called Aunt May a “sow” after her sister's full house beat her 3 jacks, losing a fat 89 cent pot. Bruce, I can identify...some wonderful memories.
I complimented Russell for the fine job Patti said he did hauling bags of recyclables from Sheridan Lanes. He grinned. I understand that most of the K.A.C. folks perform tasks very well-- that is, when tasks are available. Higher functioning clients thrive on meaningful labor and take much pride in a job well done. Any businessman or woman that can utilize their vast array of talents will not be sorry. It is cost effective, uncomplicated and really a good thing to do. Look around. What might you need to have done? Packing, cleaning, stacking...give K.A.C. a call. It's just good business.
Terry Tynan
