Thinking of all the forms I had to complete to see the doctor Monday, I remember when there was a time that this was not necessary. Those simpler times will not return.
I remember a friend of mind going to the bank to borrow some money. Fred, a long-time good friend of mind but a generation older, was a contractor in all kinds of construction. Most small town banks were friendly and informal, but the Homer National Bank was very formal. Fred walked in and asked for a loan. He was seated and quizzed, Fred losing his patience more and more.
Finally Fred jumped up and headed for the door, saying, "If I wanted to answer all those questions, I would have borrowed the money from my wife."
Later the bank official decided he had enough information, called Fred back, and approved the loan.
I remember a friend of mind going to the bank to borrow some money. Fred, a long-time good friend of mind but a generation older, was a contractor in all kinds of construction. Most small town banks were friendly and informal, but the Homer National Bank was very formal. Fred walked in and asked for a loan. He was seated and quizzed, Fred losing his patience more and more.
Finally Fred jumped up and headed for the door, saying, "If I wanted to answer all those questions, I would have borrowed the money from my wife."
Later the bank official decided he had enough information, called Fred back, and approved the loan.
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