My bridge playing friends know what the expression "Points Schmoints" means: there is more than one way to evaluate a hand. I was thinking about this as my friend David lamented that a computer breakdown had prevented him from getting the "points" he needs for a free donut.
Then I went home, opened my email, and found out that because one vendor considers me a "VIP Customer", I am entitled to "points(!)" which I can use at times and for purchases that are too complicated to describe.
Walgreens is a little more straightforward. Seniors get 20% off on the first Tuesday of the month. Of course, you have to remember the date. But, like bridge, they say memory games are good for your brain.
Target gives 5% discount on everything as long as you use their "Red Card." I'm sure there is profit in there somewhere.
Facebook probably wishes they were giving "points" for your VIP identity.
Well, I'm a points person in terms of bridge, but I will size up a hand every now and then. Thanks for the "points" column. We loved Collateral.
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