Wasting Away In Margaritaville? I heard something in the news over the weekend that has me completely perplexed. Apparently, Jimmy Buffett, singer and songwriter of such hits as "Margaritaville," will be giving away 85% of his wealth to five charitable foundations, one of which is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, run by Microsoft chairman - and the world's richest man - Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda.

The thing that has me confused is that they said on the news that Buffett is the second richest man in the world. Now, I know that "Margaritaville" got a lot of airplay, and Jimmy Buffet has had a few other hits in addition to that. I also know that he co-owns a couple of restaurant chains, but richest man in the world? How in the tarnation did that happen?

Apparently the reports of Jimmy Buffet wasting away in Margaritaville were greatly exaggerated.

Clueless,
- Bernie  ¶ 8:20 PM