Before Grim comes knocking
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy | 4 Comments
My heart aches for Corey who lost her father.
My normal reaction to these events is always to evaluate my life. Yes, one could argue the financial pursuits are the objectives. But experiencing life has always been mine. My greatest fear is having life pass me by then one day on my death [...]
Fresh Set of Eyes
Posted on April 29, 2008 - Filed Under Housing | 4 Comments
One of those anal tendencies popped up: connecting a waterline to the refrigerator.
The layout of the kitchen shows this is not an easy task. From where the kitchen sink is located, the waterline would have to run up and around the door, along the base board, behind the refrigerator and to grandmothers house we [...]
One of those weird, karma things
Posted on April 28, 2008 - Filed Under Business | 5 Comments
Many moons ago, during the renovation, I was convinced to purchase porcelain tiles which looked like travertine instead of buying the actual travertine. To make a long story short: the porcelain tiles were never used. “All sales final” meant the tiles sat behind the house.
Several times, Craiglist was considered to sell these tiles [...]
And the beat goes on
Posted on April 24, 2008 - Filed Under Housing | 4 Comments
The last two remaining items were completed.
Repair the Fence: Done.
The missing 8 foot section of fence has been replaced. And it’s looking quite good. The contractor used this time was a contractor I brought by the house, long before escrow closed. He was stunned to see the difference.
One weakness identified [...]
Smart, Sexy and Sophisticated
Posted on April 23, 2008 - Filed Under Business, Marketing | 2 Comments
Relax. This isn’t about a profile on Match.com.
My online project hit a delay, which needs to be shared.
With the product out of development and the website coming together, the real reason why this idea was launched was somehow missed.
True, the Duct Tape Marketing book did a great job helping me map out a course. [...]