Arianna Huffington and others have aptly remarked on the fact that our growing cadre of billionaires face rising challenges when it comes to gifts. Well, let's clarify that. There's no end to the possibilities of their giving (and I seriously and sincerely laud the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation).
What to get you favorite billionaire?
Hmmm. As noted in The Wall Street Journal: A Triton submarine? Jewels? flashy cars?
How about a commissioned biography for $30,000?
Presumably, said bio would praise its subject lavishly.
There's a more economical yet spiritually enhancing (as well as more capitalistic, for me at least) alternative:
I hereby present this special billionaire's offer:
Haiku for You.
A bargain at $1,700 apiece.
A hundred bucks per syllable.
(But think of all the free enlightement!)