People last – things don’t (mourning the death of Palm)

A fundamental principle of my upbringing was the belief that people last beyond this lifetime while things do not.  So, if you’re going to invest, invest in people.

Perhaps you think this topic is inspired by the recent fluctuations in the stock market – as of today, the Dow is down 15% in less than one month.

Actually I am in mourning today, but for reasons to which a dwindling percentage of the population relate.  Less than two months after releasing the TouchPad, HP announced it is discontinuing webOS tablets and phones.  In plain English, this all but certainly means the death of what was once known as Palm.

On June 3, 1999, I spent $176.90 for a Palm III and case (the first generation of Palm products was introduced in 1996).  So for more than 12 years I have been a loyal Palm owner.

The point: People last, products don’t.  Our loyalties and loves need to be directed to people.

Oh, and if by some small chance you were headed to Sam’s to buy that HP Touchpad, save your gas.

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