Somebody told me I was brilliant today.

[Tobin S.]

It was a definite bolster to the ol' ego considering current events in the life of the Tobster.

I know I'm smart. I've got a bachelor's degree and finished school with a 3.952 GPA. But there is a kind of intelligence that's so much more important than the ability to get good grades in school. That kind of intelligence is emotional intelligence. It requires that you have the capacity for empathy, something that is sorely lacking in American culture today.

For that reason, my grandpa S., who didn't get past the 8th grade, was brilliant compared to most people in America today, including many of those who have advanced degrees...especially MBAs.

[elleng]

1. I'm glad someone told you this, Tobin.

Sorry more of us haven't done so.

You are, at LEAST, a brilliant writer, as we all know.

[Tobin S.]

2. Thank you, my sweet Ellen by the River.

I wish I could find someone that would pay me for my words. But, as it is, I have to be content with the praises of random people from the Internet. Not that those random people don't matter. It just doesn't pay the rent.

[elleng]

3. I understand about the rent.

Let's work on approaches to this problem. Consult with DUers (and others) who have had some success? W Parkinson? Craig LaHoulier? (Tomato guy.)

[rug]

4. There's never been a doubt.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. No question about your brilliance, my dear Tobin!

You have people and intellectual types. It is wonderful to see...

And I know it has kept you steady in the light of the difficulties you've encountered.

[clarice]

6. Hi Tobin....I'm glad someone told you that....did you have a chance to read...

that link I sent to you?

[gratuitous]

7. I'm so bright

My mom called me sun!

[lunatica]

8. Don them old shades and confess you're just too cool

[pinboy3niner]

9. Their mistake

Sorry Tobin, I couldn't resist. And I thought you could use a little humor.

[rurallib]

10. lots of folks here agree

[Boomerproud]

11. Your point about emotional intelligence was so spot on.

The world is sorely lacking in both. We are grateful for people like you.

[Tobin S.]

12. Thanks, Boomer!