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”
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”
Writing For Your Loved Ones Is Easy
Several have asked me how to determine what they should write when they are building their autobiography, family history, memoirs and such. My response is invariably, it depends. When I was cub writer the first lesson drummed into my head was "nobody cares about you and what you think". But that was journalism where arms-length … “Writing For Your Loved Ones Is Easy”
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”