We have one of the best selections of LA Dodgers hats from 47 Brand at Local Fixture; with over 30 styles and colors to choose from, we've got you covered!
47 Brand is a popular sports apparel company that offers a wide range of hats and other gear for fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their LA Dodger hats are a favorite among fans, and are known for their high-quality construction and stylish designs.
One of the standout features of 47 Brand's LA Dodger hats is their attention to detail. Each hat is carefully crafted, with high-quality materials and a focus on fit and comfort. The hats are also designed to be durable, with reinforced stitching and high-quality embroidery that will withstand years of wear and tear.
Another reason that fans love 47 Brand's LA Dodger hats is the range of styles and designs that are available. Whether you're looking for a classic, vintage-inspired cap, or a more modern, trendy design, 47 Brand has you covered. They offer a range of colors and styles, so you can choose the hat that best suits your personal style.
In addition to their stylish designs, 47 Brand's LA Dodger hats are also known for their comfortable fit. The hats are designed to be snug and secure, with adjustable straps that allow you to customize the fit. They also have a soft, moisture-wicking interior lining, which keeps your head cool and dry, even on the hottest days.
Overall, 47 Brand's LA Dodger hats are a fantastic choice for fans of the team. With their high-quality construction, stylish designs, and comfortable fit, they are a must-have for any true Dodger fan. Whether you're heading to the ballpark, or just showing your support around town, these hats are the perfect way to show your pride in your favorite team.
Check out our selection of LA Dodger hats.
Whittier, California is a vibrant and historic city located just southeast of Los Angeles. With its beautiful parks, interesting museums, and unique shops and restaurants, there is no shortage of things to do in this charming community.
One of the top attractions in Whittier is the Whittier Historical Museum, which offers a fascinating look into the city's past. The museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Whittier's founding and growth. From its early days as a Quaker settlement, to its role as a hub for the citrus and oil industries, the museum provides a comprehensive look at the city's rich history.
Another popular destination in Whittier is the Whittier Greenway Trail, a beautiful stretch of parkland that runs through the heart of the city. The trail offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and is perfect for hiking, biking, or just taking a leisurely stroll. Along the way, you'll pass by beautiful gardens, historic buildings, and other points of interest.
If you're looking for something more active to do in Whittier, head to the Whittier Wilderness Park. This sprawling park offers over 1,300 acres of wilderness, with miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The park is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, making it a great place for nature enthusiasts.
In addition to its outdoor attractions, Whittier also offers a range of shops, restaurants, and other businesses that are worth checking out. The Uptown Whittier district is a popular spot for shopping and dining, with a variety of independent shops and cafes. Some of our favorite restaurants in Uptown include Phlight, CGK and California Grill. Our favorite store is Local Fixture but we might be a bit biased LOL. The city is also home to a thriving arts community, with several galleries and performance venues.
Overall, Whittier, California offers a wide range of things to do, whether you're interested in history, nature, or just soaking up the city's unique atmosphere. With its beautiful parks, interesting museums, and vibrant businesses, there's something for everyone in this charming community.
]]>Something is on our mind and we want to let you in on it: 2020 is hard and has created a lot of change, but our mission and values haven't changed one bit.
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If you head to our website, you'll read a bit about who we are and what we truly care about:⠀
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* We were founded on one very simple premise, a great store should make you feel at home.⠀
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Equal parts store, coffee shop, and community hangout, Local Fixture is a throwback to simpler times. Here you'll always feel welcome. We're a family of Whittier locals who designed and curated a store around the things we love. For us it's about encouraging community kinship and sharing our deep appreciation for fine goods.⠀
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Our mission is to provide a memorable experience for all locals, giving those who enter an opportunity to brighten's someone's day. *⠀
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And REAL TALK: This year will be different. Small Business Saturday is our biggest and most popular day of the year, and this year it will be different. We hope (and sincerely appreciate) you'll continue to shop small and support local.⠀
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With a little creativity, intentionality, and planning: supporting small businesses like us and all the other amazing places on Bright, Greenleaf, and beyond is still absolutely possible.⠀
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It may mean ordering ahead. Shopping online. Opting for local delivery. Shopping early. Shipping things to family.⠀
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We won't shift our heart or vision of why we do what we do. It may look a little different this year but we're still your same local gift shop, carrying the best fine goods in town.⠀
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Thanks for your continued support. Thank you for wearing your mask and keeping your distance at the shop. Thank you for your coffee orders, DMs, tagging us in your photos, and just honestly loving on us as a family.⠀
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As we enter into the holiday season, just know we're trying our best to serve you and still make this holiday season bright. We're proud to be in Whittier with the kindest, most incredibly supportive community. ⠀
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The Local Fixture Family
We've got another yoga instructor introduction for you: meet Audrey! She shared with us her yoga journey and more about who she is, how she fell in love with the practice, her love for Whittier, and what to expect from a class. Read on to get to know Audrey:
I was drawn to my first yoga class in my early 20's looking for relief from a physically demanding job.
Suffering from tendinitis, scoliosis and joint pain, yoga didn’t come easy to my body. I kept coming back to my mat for the stress relief and healing effects of a consistent practice.
I owe my well being to yoga! My practice is my escape from chronic anxiety. I believe in the power of yoga so much I started to teach in Spring of 2013 completing my 200 RYT, and continuing many workshops, trainings and retreats with top teachers andmethods, including my 80 hour Prenatal Yoga Certification.
Expect my class to be Vinyasa flow based (Sun Salutations or breathing with movement), sweaty, stretchy and hands on! Every class is sequenced to create an atmosphere of stillness in movement. Where strength, stamina and flexibility gracefully meet. My mission is to help my students find mind body connection, proper alignment, breath work through self curiosity and empowerment.
Yoga is not just about touching your toes or breathing through difficult poses. Its what you learn about yourself in those moments on your mat. How can you shift the conversation within yourself to a positive and kind note?This is when your practice begins!
When we are able to check out of our busy schedules to check in with our authentic selves. Taking those lessons of mindfulness off our mat is what yoga is all about to me!
I was born and raised here in Uptown Whittier! I have many great stories about the Whittier earthquake to Turnbull canyon and the good ol days of riding the Whittier transit home from St Paul.
In my free time when I’m not hanging with my rambunctious toddler and the local mom groups. You’ll find me tending to my beloved cactus and succulents or traveling the world with my husband who has been composing and performing music back when we met in Jr High when he played guitar in a local punk band.
Join Audrey for her next class! Sundays at 10am most weeks,
and sometimes subbing in for other instructors during the week!
Class schedule, tickets, and more information found here:
]]>Exciting news, Whittier! We are hosting a Makers Pop Up Market in October, and we are now accepting applications. The market will be held on October 20th and 21st inside our event space towards the back of the shop, and it will run from 11:00a - 5:00p both days.
Interested in applying? We'd love to hear from you. We have space for 10 tables each day, and participants can sign up for one or both days. Spots will fill up fast, and we can't wait to curate a fantastic local market for Whittier.
Accepting applications for makers selling physical goods only (apparel, jewelry, leather goods, stationary, candles, etc.) We look forward to hearing from you!
Prompted out of an Instagram post, we were reminded at just how quickly time can fly! Crystal has been coming to the store with her daughter over the last 3 years, and we thought it would be fun to share more about their journey and why she keeps coming back. We are so grateful for our "regulars" and the folks who bring life and love to our space. Here's more from Crystal's story:
What’s your connection to the Whittier community?
Come join us Wednesday, May 9th from 7pm to 9pm for a private shopping experience to honor all Whittier Moms!
Festivities will include:
This event is free for all RSVP'd guests so go ahead and bring your Mom, Grandma, Aunties, Local Divas, and Whittier Gal Pals. This night is for all of you!
Click Here to RSVP Now At Our Eventbrite Page
]]>He's been coming to the store since day one (quite literally!) and with our coffee bar addition, we see his face pretty regularly. Sometimes it's good to make it official and just say it out loud: we love and appreciate our coffee regulars, and Michael is one of them.
We sat down and chatted over coffee about his thoughts on Whittier, how he entered the selvedge denim community, and some of his favorite finds at the shop.
HOW’D YOU GET CONNECTED TO LF? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHITTIER?
I actually came opening night. I have a panorama from inside. I heard about, saw they were having an opening. A lot of people were here. Since day one I’ve been coming around. With the coffee bar, I was like, ‘Dude I can’t stay away now’. Good coffee with people who know how to make it, that’s what keeps me coming back.
I like Whittier - it’s eclectic. There’s a lot of different kinds of people here. It’s just cool, a small town feel with big city stuff. I dig Greenleaf.
WHAT ABOUT THE STORE: WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP FOR?
Stance socks definitely brings me back, I like those socks. They strike a good balance between fashionable and functional. Some of the grooming products. And I’ll often come in and grab something for my son. There’s a lot of cool books and stuff. And gifts. I get a lot of my gifts here. My girlfriend likes a lot of the candles and bags. And the owners are real cool, I like both of those guys. We get along, and I like to support small businesses.
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR DENIM AND BOOTS JOURNEY:
I’ve always worn jeans and boots since I was in high school. I remember thinking to myself, ‘Man, I like the way those jeans look on that guy. They fit him right. How do I get that look?’ One day I started actively looking and one day I found higher end denim. I found this whole thing about selvedge denim, how it’s made differently. It’s raw denim, so it hasn’t been washed or preached or shrunk or anything like that. That led me into the niche of denim. Instead of Levis and Sketchers, it’s now Railcar Selvedge Denim and Redwing boots. It just kind of took off. Something I noticed as a bigger guy, there’s not a lot out there for us. On my Instagram platform, I use it to not only share my love for this style but also to tell clothing makers and manufacturers that there’s customers out there - people that are my size - that want to wear this stuff. Fashion is for everybody.
SO IT'S MORE THAN JUST FASHION, IT'S A COMMUNITY?
There’s a bunch of us here in LA. When I went to the first meet up, I didn’t really know what to expect. Here I am just getting into denim, and I’m kind of a bigger guy. Everyone was the nicest group of people. The interesting thing about it, the heritage and work wear style, generally it’s appealing to mostly men, but there are a lot women who are super into it.
INTRO TO DENIM FOR NEWBIES: HOW DOES SOMEONE JUMP IN?
Do a lot of research. Get your size right. Know your dimensions. Know what rise works for you. Don’t be afraid to ask a ton of questions. The community is very welcoming.
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RAD TOAST IS AN LA BASED BREAKFAST POP UP ROOTED IN MARKET DRIVEN DISHES.
Where Classic California freshness and modern sensibility meet for brunch. Its not just avocado toast here. Eat Rad always. Rad Toast is here outside the shop almost every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 - 11:30 (or 'til they're sold out, which does happen often!) Stop by for some amazing breakfast, and grab some coffee at the LF Coffee Bar while you wait. We promise it's worth a visit.
Here's a quick breakdown of what's happening this week at LF so you can keep all the details straight! We hope to see you at the store and coffee bar real soon. Tote bags pictured here are FREE with any in-store purchase on Small Business Saturday (while supplies last).
WEDS > 11.22 Open 'til 5pm
THURS > 11.23 Closed for Thanksgiving
FRI > 11.24 Open for Black Friday 7a - 9p. 1/2 off all coffee bar drinks all day, with a toast pop up from Chef Ted! 4-Day Flash sale on select merchandise begins.
SAT > 11.25 Open 8a - 9p. First 200 customers will receive a free Whittier tote bag of their choice (pictured above) with any purchase at the store, while supplies last. Flash sale continues.
SUN > 11.26 Open 8a - 6p. Flash sale continues.
MON > 11.27 Open 7a - 8p (Holiday extended weekday hours begin) Last day of the flash sale in-store.
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Whittier, we've got an awesome in-store event this upcoming Friday evening at 7p. Whittier local Melissa Hidalgo, author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands, will be here for a book signing and discussion.
]]>Whittier, we've got an awesome in-store event this upcoming Friday evening at 7p. Whittier local Melissa Hidalgo, author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands, will be here for a book signing and discussion. There will also be musicians performing a live acoustic set of Morrissey cover songs, and Morrissey-Latino art for sale by local artist Monique Kimberly Sugar. Join us for an evening of fun, come support a local author, and enjoy live music and art. Hope to see you Friday evening!
Here's a snippet of the description of Mozlandia as seen on Barnes + Noble, Target, and Amazon:
Morrissey is a popular music icon. The former singer of the influential Manchester band the Smiths is arguably one of the most intriguing and popular, if not polarizing, iconic figures of popular culture.
But this book is not about Morrissey. This book is about his fans, their creative expressions of fandom, and their contributions to Morrissey’s worldwide popularity. Specifically the focus is on the subculture of Morrissey and Smiths fandom as a US-Mexican borderland phenomenon.
HEAD HERE! Dude Be Nice's website has got all the info and details, and we encourage you to pop over to their website to get the full scoop.
]]>We're excited to introduce our friend Michelle, loyal coffee customer and bullet journaler. Michelle works locally as an RN, but in the mornings enjoys a cappuccino, pastry, and some time quiet time on the Local Fixture patio mapping out her months via her beloved (and highly organized + eye catching) journal. Self-proclaimed stationery nerd, Michelle was kind enough to share more about how she got into bullet journaling, what it entails, and her thoughts on Whittier. Here's some highlights from our time on the patio:
HOW DID YOU GET INTO BULLET JOURNALING AND WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
“I’ve always been a pretty avid journaler. Like most people who find bullet journaling you just stumble upon it on the internet and you’re like ‘oh what is this’ and kind of get drawn in. It’s a community.
It’s a way of organizing yourself. It’s very forgiving. You can make it your journal, your diary, a sketchbook. Some people have very different approaches to it. Some people are really minimal and just bullets, which is what it’s based on. Other people make it into this huge elaborate thing with calligraphy, photography, mixed media. I typically like the graphic grid ‘cause it helps me with drawing.
It’s very pleasing to look at. It’s softer tones, white background. It’s calming to look at. And it’s cool to see into somebody’s world. A lot of time bullet journalers are students who are trying to stay organized and get through school. The audience is generally younger. Everyone has a different style, there’s one guy who does really fun cartoons in his. I’ve learned a lot. A lot of the beginning pages were experimental, but now I have a defined style. I’m really into the fish thing. It’s turned into a distinct style.”
“I love Local Fixture. I love the Uptown area, I’m really drawn to the small town feeling where it’s kind of a community, especially around this area. I like the local businesses, that there’s a farmer’s market here on Friday. I primarily sit outside here in the mornings to relax [on the Local Fixture patio].
“It’s my quiet time since I get here so early in the morning. It’s a place for me to be outside, enjoy some sunshine and some breeze with good coffee. Bless this good coffee, bless Anthony. I love the outside space, especially being in the office all day, this is the only time almost that I get to be outside and enjoy doing what I do. The atmosphere of the shop is very welcoming, Vee and Anthony are very welcoming, all the patrons that come in are very welcoming, it’s things like that. It’s got a good community feel to it, which I love. I see some of the same people coming in and out, I see cyclists coming in. I see familiar things here.”
“I think bullet journaling is for everyone. As long as you’re interested in organizing yourself and taking the time to sit down and do it. Most people build their own template, it’s blank pages and then they turn it into something that’s their own. It’s flexible, you can be as creative or minimal as you want. For me personally I would recommend it for anybody. It’s relaxing and has really helped me think through my processes and what I need to do, what to look for and things like that. It’s not exclusive to any particular work field. A lot of people use it to organize their daily lives.”
WHAT IS A POSITIVE OUTCOME YOU'VE EXPERIENCED FROM BULLET JOURNALING?"If you write down your goals you’re more likely to fulfill them. It’s an additional motivation, and it helps gage where you’re at. That’s part of the beauty of writing down your goals."
Alex: A to Z has been around for sixty years now, we took it over when it was fifty years old. We were in there the day the owner told us he was retiring and selling the business.
Rosaura: He was moving to Utah and he really wasn’t advertising to anyone but he always knew that a customer would end up with it. I was thinking of opening up a pre-school because I was a teacher before. [The previous owner] asked “are you looking to buy a business? I’m not really advertising but if you’re interested I’ll give you more information.”
Rosaura: We didn’t really take it seriously and then he formally sent us a letter saying how much it was. And then it got serious. We had a conversation about what that would entail. We didn’t know a lot about antiques but we could learn and it was already a well-established business. We took over in 2006 and then in 2007 the economy crashed and we were like [laughing] “wow."
Rosaura: You can’t beat our prices, that’s the thing, so we sell more volume. Some antique stores will just make their money off one thing because they’re just sitting on it to make that huge profit. People expect new items at A to Z all the time. It keeps us fresh.
Alex: That’s been going on for sixty years. That’s the thing about A to Z, everybody knows we have a high turnover and they come in to see what we have each week.
Rosaura: We’ve had people cry or get into fights with their significant others over things right in front of us. “You should have bought it and now it’s gone!”
The Lomelis have collected lots of good stories about buying and selling antiques over the years, here's one of them:
Rosaura: I don’t know if you know about Tiffany lamps but they’re worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This woman didn’t know, it was her parents’, and it was handed down for three generations. We weren’t going to buy it [from her] because we’re decent people, and we told her you better get that insured.
Alex: It was the day right after the La Habra earthquake and she had all her lamps on the floor. And that Tiffany was still on the table! And I asked, “do you mind if I look at that lamp?” And I took the shade off and I knew, the quality of it. I flipped it upside down and it was stamped Tiffany New York. I have a friend who deals in Tiffany lamps and high end lamps like that, he said, “you can offer her 60,000 bucks right now and I’ll take it to her if she’s willing to take it.” And I told him she wasn’t willing to sell it even before she had found out what it was worth. She even told me, “I hate the lamp, I’m just keeping it because it’s a family heirloom.” And it was one of the rarest Tiffany lamps, the Dragonfly lamp. I called [Rosaura] and when I told her I was shaking. Tiffany lamps are usually found in museums! There’s even one at the Huntington Library but it’s not a Dragonfly.
Rosaura and Alex come from a family of seven siblings, five brothers and one sister altogether and Rosaura.
Alex: You know what there’s some brothers that we would never be able to work with [laughing]. And we won’t say any names but we would never be able to work with a lot of our brothers. And I think her and I have different personalities in a way where we don’t really get into it with each other. I think it’s a good balance. She takes care of most of the backstage stuff, bills, and all that. I’m more of a hands-on type guy so it’s a good balance for all of us.
Rosaura: I love the fact that we’re not opening up a bunch of chain restaurants in Whittier. It’s nice to have the mom and pop restaurants in Uptown and to see that it’s staying that way. That’s something different about our city versus other cities.
Alex: Hopefully the whole small business movement continues in Uptown, that’s the biggest thing for me. Seeing all of those family-owned businesses developing.
Rosaura: I love Ricardo Diaz’s restaurants, Vintage Cafe, Pho Whittier…
Alex: And Dakara Sushi...
Rosaura: Oh can’t forget Dakara! We’re there once a week! And we just discovered New Canton, our brothers love it there because of the bar.
Rosaura: I like the small-town feel of Whittier. Because of the shop everywhere I go I run into people I know. Our dentist lives down the street from us. Although it’s a big city it feels very small having a lot of regular customers come through here. Sometimes they just come in to support us because they like the business. A lot of them say “we just want you to stay in business, we don’t want you going anywhere,” so they’ll keep coming in.
We just wanted to share our method for pour over coffee that we use at the shop. This is something that you can do very easily at home with just a small investment in basic equipment needs, to get a balanced, nuanced and delicious cup of coffee.
So what is a pour over? A pour over starts with pouring near-boiling water over ground coffee suspended in a paper filter. As water saturates the grounds and passes through, water-soluble lipids, sugars, aromas and flavors are pulled into your mug or carafe.
Things You'll Need:
STEP 1: Place dripper on mug/carafe and fold paper filter into dripper.
STEP 2: Pour boiling water over paper filter, pre-wetting the filter and pre-heating the mug. Discard the water.
STEP 3: Weigh out coffee using the scale (20g-22g), grind coffee (med-fine, size of kosher salt), pour grounds into the pre-soaked filter/dripper. Make sure the bed of coffee is flat and leveled by tapping it lightly.
STEP 4: Place the entire set up onto a scale and tare the weight to zero. Fill your kettle with near-boiling water.
STEP 5: Starting in the middle, saturate the grounds with water. Pour 40g-45g of water only and let the mixture sit for :45 seconds. This stage of the brew process is known as "the bloom. Gases are being released from the coffee beans, and you should see a ton of air bubbles forming if you are using fresh coffee.
STEP 6: As your timer reaches :45, make sure the water is hot and pour to 160g on the scale, starting in the middle and pouring in a circular motion. After this step, the timer is arbitrary to the rest of your process. Pay attention to the scale only.
STEP 7: The rest of the process involves watching the coffee drain from the filter. Wait for the coffee to drain about 1/2 inch from the top of the coffee bed, then pour in the same manner as STEP 6 until you reach your the correct weight (300g-330g) which is based on the amount of coffee you started with.
STEP 8: Let the coffee drain through the grounds
STEP 9: Wipe the sweat off your brow, and enjoy your handiwork!
All this takes is a little practice for it to become second nature. As with anything else, the more you do it, the less you'll have to think about all the different steps.
SIDENOTES:
We use 20g-22g of coffee because every coffee is different and coffee ages from day to day, meaning we may need to use more or less than a set recipe.
Avoid pouring water onto the paper filter while brewing, and make sure to only pour on top of the coffee grounds.
The typical coffee to water brew ratio is 1:15, which roughly equals 21g of coffee for 315g of water.
Please let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Cheers!
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If you'd like your heart to burst with warm fuzzy fireworks and purple confetti (in honor of Fleur's favorite artist Prince, of course), we welcome you to watch Eldad and Lisa's dramatic rescue video of Fleur below. Apparently with over a million views Fleur's quite the YouTube celebrity and even though she's come a long way, the essence of who she is, our sweet little scaredy cat who's literally scared of cats, still shines through.
Thank you again Eldad and Lisa, you've changed our lives for the better and we're pretty sure Fleur thinks so too.
“I have my faith and I look at everything and I try to see the good in something. We can be critical and analytical and evaluating all the things that are wrong. I would rather see the things that are right and encourage those things. Because all of us have, with everything we do, we all have a value. I don’t have the best of everything but I’m very thankful for what I do have and I’m very grateful."
“If we all had a world of doing good and loving each other, what would this world really be like? Because if you love someone you’re gonna try to help them.”
“You know the beauty salon across the street? I said, you know, you people are very important. Do You know the product that you produce we have to look at it all day? Do you realize that? The people you cut their hair, we have to look at it. It’s very important, your job is very important to people. If that person gets a bad haircut from you they look in the mirror and go ‘oh that’s terrible.’ But the rest of the world, the rest of the day, people have to look at that. Do you realize how important your job is for the rest of us?”
“This isn’t the first time I’ve been close to death. I’ve had three other close calls. But this was a managed close call where I was not in an emergency. I knew that there was this possibility going into this surgery that i wouldn’t wake up because it was such a risky surgery. So if anything I received confirmation. I always used to say to people that life is just precious. J Paul Getty died a multi millionaire and he couldn’t buy any time. So time is not money. Time is just precious. Doesn't matter how much money we have…money cannot buy more time.”
“I’m going to try to do more than what I was doing before, try to meet more people and to encourage more people, and we can all do that. It doesn’t cost you more time, it just costs you opening your mouth.”
“Keep shaking hands with people. Strangers become acquaintances. Acquaintances can become friends. That’s the most important thing I feel, the more people we get to know, the more we understand, the more we can help each other out.”
LF -- Thank you, Bruce.
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