Protection & Support

I am blessed with so many great friends, colleagues and mentors. I could probably write for years about the people who have supported me, invested in me, protected me, served alongside me as well as helped me become the person I am today.  There are times that the people who invested in my life, never…

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Mom’s Influence

This would probably be an appropriate tribute to Mom’s around Mother’s Day, but I think we should celebrate Mom’s all year long. I am married to a wonderful Mom (and Nana).  I am blessed with a wonderful Mom who gave counsel and advice my whole life. She was also blessed with a wonderful Mom (aka…

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Deep Friendship

I have had the privilege of having many friends over the years. In my high school years, I had lots of friends. After high school, I moved about 4 hours away from home to go to college. My high school friendships faded significantly. I made friends at college and I’m close to many of them…

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Neighborly Responsibility

This word carries with it accountability and answerable to another. I think it also means dependable and reliable. I do try hard to be a responsible husband, Dad, friend & REALTOR. I think responsibility involves experience and education.  I see my work as serving others. I can certainly be a good neighbor by helping them…

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Leadership Transfer

There are so many areas of life where leadership is transferred or handed off from one person to another.  Some leadership positions are formal, and some are informal. A president of a club or organization is formal, while the influence and guidance of the past presidents are informal. There comes a time when new leadership…

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Ask

  This is a short verb that carries a lot with it. It almost involves a question. I’ve been told “Don’t Ask”, sarcastically when I really will not want to know the answer. Asking is implying that I don’t know. Asking can be a teachable moment. This three-letter word can change the entire direction of…

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