Gary Christenson – “Dad, I’m excited and ready for business. Mom made me sign an IOU when she gave me sugar and frozen lemonade so I have stuff to sell.” Timmy looked up at his father and smiled in anticipation.
“Great job! This’ll be a learning experience. Here comes your first customer.” James, his father, wanted to be helpful, but expected Timmy to interact with customers.
A retired gentleman pushed his walker toward the lemonade stand and said, “Hi little fellow, I want a cup of that lemonade.”
Timmy poured lemonade into a twelve ounce plastic cup and handed it to his first customer. “That will be one dollar.”
The man handed Timmy a dollar bill, sipped his drink and shuffled away.
James said, “That was easy.”
Timmy examined the dollar bill and said, “It’s paper and says one dollar, but what is it worth?” Continue reading