My English teacher in elementary school would give an evil eye to those who poked their nose in other peoples business. "Don't be a nosy poker", she would say firmly. Being nosy is defined as "a prying and inquisitive disposition", to worry about … [Read more...]
Another kind of freedom
Most of our lives are governed by the clock each day and, whether we like it or not, we become bound by our schedules from an early age. For three decades now, every hour of every weekday day has been regulated for me. While my life has been eventful … [Read more...]
Envy and Jealousy
We envy those that demonstrate talent, or have lives we desperately crave for ourselves. Envy can be healthy. Jealousy is destructive and stems from wishing harm on others — wanting to see them fail, and fall flat on their faces. I am never … [Read more...]
It Doesn’t Come Easy
I had the privilege to have lunch with an icon of industry and community, Mr. Jim Ferman, who I am honored to call a friend. A distinguished, silver haired, gentleman who has built a multiple brand automobile dealership juggernaut, in the Tampa Bay … [Read more...]