I miss the Star-Spangled Banner
Tuesday, April 19
The end of my day used to be national anthem time...I don't know if I'm getting old, or if I'm more sensitive than most, or more sentimental than most...or a combination of all of them- but I long for the days when there were a lot less distractions in our lives. I miss the days when folks wrote...
Neck tattoos and gold chains at the 7-11
Friday, April 15
It's been said by many that appearance is important, and it's tough to express how much I agree with that...but I'll try... I was in line at the 7-11 this morning, behind a good number of folks that clearly walk many different paths in their daily lives. Some folks were white-collar as...
Let's pray for Japan...and our policemen and firefighters
Friday, April 15
"Let's pray for the people of Japan" seems like the thing to say these days. Everyone (even those that have gone far too long without visiting one of God's houses) hates to see the newscasts and word coming from Japan. With every passing hour, things seem to get worse- and the Japanese fol...
What if your country is stigmatized?
Friday, April 15
Here's a question: How do you market properties to foreign investors if your country is stigmatized?The real estate world is a tough one these days- been tough for a few years now. It's getting better, though- as I've dealt with a number of Canadian investors that are looking to once again step ...
Let's save some lives, Orlando
Friday, April 15
A recent Orlando Sentinel delivered news of more misery that could've been avoided. One life lost, two more families that'll never forget Saturday morning. My fear, however, is that many in our community have frozen in their tracks with no clue as to how this problem can be solved. Others...
HUD, national origin and The Golden Rule
Friday, April 15
Overall, this HUD initiative should be looked at as a positive....maybe...I think. But then again, I just don't know. Oftentimes, good folks doing the right thing have trouble recognizing the wrong thing when they see it- and often those same good folks have a hard time believing that others wo...