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Maury Chaykin, dead at 61

I should have created a Nero Wolfe blog category. This is a fictional detective, a series of books by the late Rex Stout, all written in the 1940's to the 1960's. I began reading the books somewhere around 1980 and... Read more →

Globe & Mail follow up -difference between good and great!

The response to my essay in the Globe and Mail last Thursday was quite overwhelming. Not only were there some thoughtful comments posted on the internet version, but many sent me personal emails. Most notable was Whiskey Jack co-founder, John... Read more →

We Make Our Own Positive Energy

I spent a bit of time yesterday with a local Realtor, a Broker/Owner with over 35 years experience selling in cottage country. It wasn't easy. He's 75, owns a small but dominant operation in a prosperous village but he looked... Read more →

Things to do before I'm placed in a pine box

My list of things to do before I die is short. I've lived a blessed life and can't bitch too much about not fulfilling my dreams. However, there were two fantasies that have been eating at me over the years.... Read more →

September Marks Four Years of Blogging

On September 27, I'll be celebrating four years of blogging. The first entry was very long and disjointed. In retrospect, I would do it differently today but then, in 2006, I didn't have my "blogging voice" and was just writing... Read more →

Two Men, Two Challenges

I have two very close friends, both male, who are in the middle of a health night mare. The first, a bit younger than me, has had his cancerous prostate removed within the past 6 months and quite recently survived... Read more →

Advice is Free

It's Tuesday and already it's been a busy week. No, I haven't been negotiating a transaction. That could still happen but given the low inventory of good houses to sell, it's not looking like a probability at this point. No,... Read more →

Soo Boy Makes Good

Karen and I had dinner with my friend, Stanley Beck and his family last week. Stanley's a semi retired law professor, mediator, author and all around good guy. He's been around a few blocks in his day and knows everybody.... Read more →

The Riches of BNI

I've written here before about my membership in Business Network International, Cabbagetown Chapter. I've been a member for a couple of months now and it continues to impress. Think of it. A group of 20 or more young and motivated... Read more →

Retire from Real Estate? How? Why? NEVER!

My little society of friends, clients, associates and family seem to be retiring in droves. Some are even retiring for the second time. What's going on? School teachers at 55 get a full pension and head out into the world... Read more →

July 1st - Big Day

Today is a big day. I guess. It's the 133rd birthday of Canada and many will celebrate by driving around with a Canadian flag in the window of their car, going to a community barbecue, buying small explosive devices and... Read more →