My family appeared in the Omaha World-Herald over the weekend. And while I would not consider this a monumental "accomplishment", I have been overwhelmed by the number of people congratulating me. Thank you for these congratulations! I was just trying to help the team - doing whatever was necessary for us to be successful.
Now, here's the strange part...today my wife told me that one of her friends upon reading the article, mentioned to her husband (who I assume does not know Cheryl) that she knows us and that her husband did not believe her. And with this disbelief made my wife's friend - show her connection to Cheryl on Facebook. Omaha is not a very big place - and I kind of think that anyone could know almost anyone else.
One of my favorite stories about this truth is from Steve Pedersen who knows Susie Buffett who is the daughter of Warren Buffett. Mr. Buffett was trying to get rid of some of his old furniture (I am sure that it is Nebraska Furniture Mart purchased), and so, in stepped Steve - "a family friend" - who acquired Mr. Buffett's furniture and now utilizes this furniture in his own house. This sort of connection crosses three generations and no obvious familial connection. Billions of dollars on one side and emo music maven on the other. However, honestly...in Omaha...anyone could know anyone or recieve their furniture. So, its not really that surprising to me - other than the fact that I know Steve.
Which is why my wife and I are so surprised that anyone would find us worth writing about or worthy of "knowing" in a famous sense. So, thanks again and I hope this is not a post that is considered too egotistical.
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