DON'T CARRY A $50!

              After a guy mentioned that he never carried $50 bills due to confusion with $20's, reminded me of a situation years ago while dining out. I was finishing eating at Tamea and Sons, a fine Italian eatery on SE 1st street in Des Moines, Iowa. 

               Our waitress was busy at another table and I put in what, I thought was the proper amount of the tab, and signaled to the waitress that the amount was left on the table. When I got home I realized I had left her a $20 bill and a $50 bill instead of two $20's. The waitress had to love her $30 tip. Never again did I carry a $50!