09/14/2026
I have a client who when we first met and I did the walkthrough wanted me to sit so we could talk. My usual walkthroughs are 10 minutes at the most and I’m out the door. This walkthrough was about an hour and a half. We got along great. This was 4-5 years ago. He’s 95 now, can’t really see anymore, and his hearing isn’t as great either. Today while I was at his home he was listening to Frank Sinatra and was telling me stories of seeing Frank Sinatra in person, and Doris Day perform, before she became an actress. Even at 95 he’s still super sassy, but so respectful. He asks how I’m doing, and about my family. He always makes sure I got my payment, and a bonus at the holidays. I only see him once a month and I know at some point I won’t see him at all. One thing I try to do when I’m there is to listen because his stories matter, and getting a peek into his life has been fun. I’m not even sure why I’m sharing this, but today it was nice to hear about a life I don’t know and hearing more of his story.