When I was a newer manager, the real estate economy tanked, and luxury amenities that were in the process of being built on some of my properties got shuttered, mid-construction. Buyers of these homes were living on half-developed land with very few neighbors, and started attending board meetings asking what they were paying for. It was a great ( Read more... )

I can't believe two things:
1) I am (still) single (again)
2) I have never posted this list before?

The List Of Things I Want In A Partner

1) Love, which to me is about connectedness. A romantic partner as my equal, actively receiving what I give, and giving what I need. Someone who both listens and asks questions, and shows affection openly.
2) ( Read more... )

At the prompting of a friend who is stoked to be headed to Vegas for the first time ever, I decided that, instead of talking his ear off over AIM (as if that exact thing is possible), and risking all my sage advice going vaguely forgotten, I would like to create a list of must-haves for a trip to Vegas (from LA). If I've missed anything, other ( Read more... )