Memorial Day
As a Nation, we have set aside the last Monday in May as Memorial Day. This day is to remember and to honor those who died while serving...
The Honor and the Reward
At the Rotary District Conference on May 13, 2016, I was honored by being named the recipient of the Brent Williams Spirit of Rotary...
Norman
When I was starting out in the real estate and auction business, I was in need of a sign painter. (Yes - we had to hand paint signs...
Doing Good in the World
As a child, my mother modeled the giving soul. Of course, she gave to her family; but she gave to others, too. Even when we didn’t...
The Chain Gang
Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s in rural north Florida, I saw things that we wouldn’t see today. One common sight on Hwy 301 in front of...
The Ring - Part 4, Believe
The fourth of the letter on my ring is ‘B’ for BELIEVE. We can have a dream, make a plan and act to make it a reality. But, when times...
The Ring - Part 3, Plan
It was in the Spring of 1984 and I was about to board a plane at the Asheville, NC airport to fly back to Florida where I was going...
The Ring - Part 2, Plan
Last week we talked about the first letter of the four letters of success which are represented on my ring. The first letter is D for...
The Ring - Part 1, Dream
As I turned 40, I thought I’d give myself a gift that would be meaningful for many years to come. Something like a college class ring. ...
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you
When I was 19, I joined the Marine Corps and reported to Parris Island where Marine recruits in the eastern U.S. went through boot camp....
