Page 58 - OTHS-AUG2026

August 2026 www.OverTheHumpSaver.com PAGE 56

SENIOR SERENITY

THE STUBBORN GOLFER family for today.”

It was a scorching hot summer day, and the local golf The businessman pressed on. “But what do you do with
course was completely packed. the rest of your day?”

A golfer was lining up his tee shot on a tricky par-three The fisherman replied, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with
when an exceptionally long funeral procession passed my children, take a siesta with my wife, and stroll into
by on the road running parallel to the fairway. To the the village to drink wine and play guitar with my amigos.
surprise of his playing partners, the golfer abruptly I have a full, busy life.”
stopped, stepped away from his ball, took off his golf
cap, placed it over his heart, and bowed his head in The businessman scoffed and said, “Listen to me, I have
complete silence until the last car passed. an MBA and I can help you. You should spend more time
fishing every day. You could sell the extra fish, buy a
One of his buddies said, “Wow, Bill, that was incredibly bigger boat, hire more fishermen, and eventually build
touching and respectful. I’ve known you for years and a huge fleet. You could move to a big city, run a massive
had no idea you were so deeply respectful.” corporate headquarters, and float your company on the
stock market!”

Bill put his cap back on, stepped up to the ball, took a
swing, and replied, “Well, it was the least I could do. The fisherman thought about this for a moment and
After all, we were married for 35 years.” asked, “And after that, señor?”

THE VACATIONING SALESMAN The businessman laughed excitedly. “That’s the
best part! You could retire, move to a small, remote
island shack, sleep late, fish a little, play with your
A stressed-out city businessman decided to take a much- grandchildren, take a siesta with your wife, and stroll
needed solo vacation to a remote island to completely into the village to drink wine and play guitar with your
disconnect for a couple of weeks. He found a beautiful, amigos!”
isolated beach, rented a tiny wooden shack, and set out
to relax.

On his third day, he was sitting on the sand when he saw
a local fisherman paddling a small canoe ashore. The
canoe wasn’t just small; it was piled high with several
enormous, beautiful fish.

The businessman approached the fisherman and asked,
“Wow, those are incredible fish! How long did it take you
to catch them?”

The fisherman smiled warmly and said, “Only a little
while, señor.”

The businessman was confused. “Well, why don’t you
stay out longer and catch even more fish?”

The fisherman shrugged. “This is enough to feed my