After the rock went through the 2nd floor window instead of over the house, my uncle was surprisingly conciliatory. He shoved his handsome face out what remained of the broken window, smiled and shook his head from side to side as a sign of disapproval and said, “Brian, what’s the…

Tired of laying out $1000's to satiate your child’s appetite for video games? How about the $119.50 you handed Taylor Made to replace the 9 iron you threw into the water hazard in frustration? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a game that can be enjoyed by the whole…

I should have known I was destined to go into the real estate business. There are rare childhood experiences that offer a dramatic foreshadowing of the life you’re destined to lead. I had one at a rather early age. I just didn’t recognize it then. My story: Growing up at…

The future Hall of Fame QB has succeeded in everything he’s ever done. Why can’t he get along with his family? Aaron Rodgers appears to be a man who has a tragic flaw. One of the greatest quarterbacks the world has ever seen, a brilliant man who can charm the…

In addition to a balance diversification of assets, most financial advisors will extol the purchase of a home for you and your family. Hackneyed reasons why professionals recommend home ownership: Financial Advisors: Advisors will talk of possible appreciation: And they’d be right. Advisors will talk of equity buildup: Yep, every…

The answer may surprise you. It’s not when we’re making the most money. There are a million things about which to be dissatisfied. Some people seem to check all the boxes. However, it appears that certain subjects seem to be more psychologically problematic than others. The principle issue for many…

And discovered how emotionally fragile I was the next morning. — I’ve always tried my best to be as careful a driver as I could be in my 60+ years of having a license. Oh, I’ve seen the normal amount of tickets issued by the police, a few fender benders, a car flip in a field after I tried to pass…

Life doesn’t tie events into little bundles. Often, there may be beginnings but no recognizable ends. — In 1942 when referring to the Second Battle of El Alamein during World War II, Winston Churchill gave this mind twisting quote, “ Now, this is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” It seems logical that all things have a…

When I saw him testify in the January 6th Select Committee hearing I thought he may have had a recent stroke. Then I weighed his halting words. Although like most I try not to profile individuals. However, if I were to meet retired Judge Littig; conservative, Republican would come to…