Forgiveness
Back in the 70’s, I decided to purchase some shares of stock of a local bank that was expanding. Because of the number I bought, I was...
Knock, and the Door Will Open
In 1994, my daughter, Ashley, graduated from college with a degree in child psychology. Upon graduation she began counseling middle...
The Cat’s in the Cradle
In 1987, when my son, Ben, Jr., was 12 years old, I was concerned that he needed a structured after school activity. His mother and I had...
Leave Something For the Next Guy
Back in the late 70’s, former Alachua County Judge John Connell and I purchased a 94-room motel in Atlanta from a real estate investment...
Appearance
When I was in my early 30’s, I was driving a very long, very boring, very brown, 4 door Buick. It was a good car but it wasn’t me. I had...
The Sky's The Limit
When I was in the 10th grade, I enrolled in a Journalism course. It interest me as I had aspirations of being a sportswriter or sports...
My Friend, Brent Williams
Today, I want to honor a dear friend, Brent Williams, who made his transition this past weekend. I want to tell you about this great man...
Reap What You Sow
I was born to wonderful parents and I am often reminded of their many lessons. My Dad was born in 1897 and he was in his early 30’s when...
Relinquishing the Reins
When I went into business for myself at the age of 22, I made myself the decider. I did the hiring and the firing. I set the hours. I...
You Can Do More Than You Think
In my early years, I was fortunate to have people in my life that believed in me and pushed me to do more. Because they helped me see...
