Wooden Boats

Quite lovely.

Quite aspirational.

I certainly have always wanted one; haven’t you ?

Here is “A Wooden Boat Story” ; American craftsmanship – builders that care – natural materials.

Quite romantic and beautiful.

Watch this one. Dream away this summer day. Click here on SnagFilms.com.

Economics of Happiness

As I have noted in my book; happiness matters – and may be the most important currency that we own and can trade.

Read this story in Business Insider- on Bhutan, their GNP and Happiness Index.

Maybe if you would like, order and read my book as well as it shares the same principles; Business Of Happiness – click here to order and thank you.

Truth In Consumer Spending Metrics

This article says it all.

US based consumers aren’t spending money. Anywhere – on anything.

They are paying off debt; and saving. Or they don’t have jobs and are just scraping by and consuming basics.

This is sobering news; and the 0.2 percent number is really quite stunning.

This number augurs well for companies that are considered utilities or must haves; and /or that offer terrific discounts to consumer spending basics.

We must put America back to work. That is so paramount for our economy.

Consumers NOT racking up big debt is in the long haul; a very positive thing for us; consumers having balance sheets with deposits in banks – another good thing. Cash is king.

Getting there though is painful.

Read this one.

“Keep the Dream Alive”

The MLK Memorial opening was delayed by Hurricane Irene.

The Memorial is beautiful and a powerful experience. A must see here in DC.

Here is another great film for you to watch in preparation for coming and seeing this new addition to the National Mall.

Not many people know of Martin Luther King’s work for workers rights not just civil rights. This was important work and unions all over the country are indebted to MLK.

Click here to watch this powerful film on SnagFilms.com.

Fond Memories

A friend said that my blog post on hurricanes reminded him that I once served as the Mayor of Orchid, Florida.

Orchard is a beautiful community situated right on the beach and aside the Indian River on the east coast of Florida.

Here is a great write-up on this community; its founding; my role as Mayor; and some fun facts and photos should you be interested.