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“What I lack in smarts, I make up for in work…and given how hard I have to work, I must not be that smart!”–Greg hague

A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family

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Not So Bad, Right?

From High School Hero to College Zero Back in high school, I played tight end for our football team and wasn’t half bad. So, during

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Only If You Let It

Love doesn’t follow rules. Neither does age.  Anthony Quinn, the legendary actor known for his unforgettable roles in Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia, was 70 when

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In A Nutshell

If you can’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity. Back in 2009, I taught a law school contracts class. It was one of

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Dead Rattlesnake Heads

Picture this: You’re out golfing at the stunning Seven Canyons course in Sedona, one of Teresa’s and my favorite places to play. You take your swing

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Louie the Mole

When I first heard about The Ghost, a hidden underground club rumored to be the best-kept secret in the city, I thought my friend was joking,

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Olympic Love

Record-Breaking Olympic Romances  Did you catch any of the Olympic action this year? It was a spectacular event with 10,714 athletes, 329 events, and 17

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Life ROI

I hope you enjoyed last week’s article about the things I learned on my family vacation. As a follow up, this week’s article is about one

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The Surveys Say

In last week’s article I talked about the big changes about to take place in my industry beginning in August. Home sellers will initially agree

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A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family

Read More »

Not So Bad, Right?

From High School Hero to College Zero Back in high school, I played tight end for our football team and wasn’t half bad. So, during

Read More »

Only If You Let It

Love doesn’t follow rules. Neither does age.  Anthony Quinn, the legendary actor known for his unforgettable roles in Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia, was 70 when

Read More »

In A Nutshell

If you can’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity. Back in 2009, I taught a law school contracts class. It was one of

Read More »

Dead Rattlesnake Heads

Picture this: You’re out golfing at the stunning Seven Canyons course in Sedona, one of Teresa’s and my favorite places to play. You take your swing

Read More »

Louie the Mole

When I first heard about The Ghost, a hidden underground club rumored to be the best-kept secret in the city, I thought my friend was joking,

Read More »

Olympic Love

Record-Breaking Olympic Romances  Did you catch any of the Olympic action this year? It was a spectacular event with 10,714 athletes, 329 events, and 17

Read More »

Life ROI

I hope you enjoyed last week’s article about the things I learned on my family vacation. As a follow up, this week’s article is about one

Read More »

The Surveys Say

In last week’s article I talked about the big changes about to take place in my industry beginning in August. Home sellers will initially agree

Read More »