Rest in Peace Randy Pausch
Few things in this world are more valuable than perspective. Thank you, sir. More.
Turn out the lights tonight
Google's doing it, so it must be ok. Turn off your lights at 8pm EDT - It's symbolic and probably won't really save much energy, but right now, every nickel counts (and it's probably not too bad for the environment). Step outside, look at the…
You weren’t meant to have a boss
The beauty and persistent, driving fear of being a Realtor is that I don't have a "boss" (other than my wife). This essay by Paul Graham is simply wonderful and accurately describes personality traits held by many successful Realtors and other entrepreneurs I know. I…
Thursday Links 02-21-2008
Is there a correlation between zoning and the subprime crisis? What is a short sale? We aren't seeing that many of these in the Charlottesville area (yet). More on foreclosures Impact fees a form of governmental support? This is a particularly timely post in light…
Everyone should read this editorial
Slowly but surely, we seem to be relinquishing common sense and freedom. Six years after the terrorist attacks of 2001, airport security remains a theater of the absurd. The changes put in place following the September 11th catastrophe have been drastic, and largely of two…
Links for 20 December 2007
If you are buying or selling a home or happen to be a Realtor - pay attention to this - Risk-based pricing. Why exactly hasn't been this done in the past? Like it or not, if you're going to be in just about any business…
Growth, wine and 2 billion dollars
ASAP's take on population growth in Albemarle - how many people is "too many"? You want wine? We've got wine in Albemarle (and surrounding counties, too) (pic courtesy of) 2 Billions dollars to increase UVA's research stature? A major report by the Washington Advisory Group…
Friday links 12-14-2007
What's so wrong with gravel roads? A great post about the value of rural gravel roads - and the values in keeping them that way. Right now I hate paying taxes because I feel like I'm giving money to a known crack addict. However much…
Toy Lift 2007 in Charlottesville
Toy Lift 2007 is in 25 days! Volunteers are needed! The Toy Lift needs your help! For the last 19 years our community has come together to help our area children have a happy holiday. We need volunteers from December 5th through December 9th to…