By now we're all pretty burned out by all the talk of budgets coming out of Congress in recent months. There's going to be a lot more in the near future. Don't worry, there's more to come.in the near future. Meanwhile, if you live in a condominium or serve on the Board of Directors, it's … “Condominium Budgets”
Category: Business – Not As Usual
Jobs – Can We Now Get Back to Business?
I really don't like to use this blog for political purposes. But, because I've been unable to deliver this letter directly to Mr. Boehner, I'll post my personal letter to him here. Dear Mr. Boehner and Public Servants working in the House and in Congress: Now that you've run out the clock on all the … “Jobs – Can We Now Get Back to Business?”
Chicago Heat Is Rough on Pigeons and Man Alike
I love summer but this summer has been ghastly. It reminds me of the year I lived in Phoenix and the air conditioner on the roof of our house leaked causing the roof to cave in. It was an unbelievable week. My young un’s were about 6 and 8 years old. We spent many hours … “Chicago Heat Is Rough on Pigeons and Man Alike”
Condominiums: Budgets Lessons Learned
It's summertime and hot as the dickens. But end of the year is right around the corner and it's time for most condominiums to start planning their 2012 budgets. If there's one thing Condominium Owners and Boards can learn from politics, it's that financial planning needs to be an ongoing activity. You just can't wait … “Condominiums: Budgets Lessons Learned”
Chicago Loves Gardens
We talked about gardens used for landscapes and how some people face opposition to their efforts to plant gardens in their front yards. Here is what’s happening in Chicago – the city often called the “Concrete Jungle” in years past. is surprisingly green-minded. Even on densely populated streets of 3-story row houses, we find people … “Chicago Loves Gardens”