Sicily

I always say that I would rather be lucky than smart. The day I met my bride in 1970 was a perfect example of outrageous luck. The nick name Lucky Bratter is one I have earned through no effort on my part. The photo on the left is a long view of the center photo, which depicts some of my family and friends at a villa on the sea in Sicily which was taken last summer. On the far right is a photo of our town in Sicily during Easter 2007, where they celebrate Passion week like no other place in the world. It was not cloudy that day, what you see is the smoke from the fire works.

What does this have to do with investing? Absolutely nothing.

Ah, yes. I am also very lucky with my investments, but not as lucky as I am with one particular woman.

Neil Bratter