Today the Seattle Times published an upbeat story about a local family doing just fine in the tough economy. Hard work, smarts, and good values were keeping them afloat. The nicest part…they are an “average” Renton family!
When I read the article it reminded me of a quip that I used to hear from Donald Custer, who is a frequent visitor to Renton City Hall and has the distinction of having been Renton’s youngest-ever mayor back in 1964. When Don is teased about Renton being less swanky than Bellevue, Don always responds “Hey, at least Renton is paid for!”
These words make even more sense in today’s economy.
Here is the story