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Remote Control, Part 2

And when I wanna go home, I’m goin’ mobile… —from “Goin’ Mobile” by Pete Townsend Last time around, we took on the topic of working remotely as this practice has gained much appeal...

Remote Control, Part 1

Home, home again; I like to be here when I can … — from “Time,” by Pink Floyd Let’s be clear: I find it exceedingly difficult in bringing myself to say that anything...

Like Sands Through the Hourglass …

Some years ago I was asked to conduct a seminar of sorts on effective time management. I was a bit taken aback at this invitation, as I’d never been accused of being any kind...

Clarity Required

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone … — Johnny Nash Having been a commercial drywall estimator for more years than I will confess to, it stands to reason that I...

A Healthy Business

One of the exceptions to an inevitable downturn in commercial construction in the coming months lies with the business of health care. I’ve cited the apparent industry-wide immunity to the coming slump in previous...

We Matter

We are the champions, my friends; and we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end… —Freddie Mercury Once again, I’ve received some pretty sharp reprimands from a number of my colleagues regarding a rather...

Narrowing It Down

Looks like we’re in for nasty weather … — “Bad Moon Risin’,” John Fogerty Since its inception in the early 1900s, “be prepared” has been the time-honored motto of the Boy Scouts. Now,...

The Road Ahead, Part 3

Don’t stop thinkin’ about tomorrow; don’t stop, it’ll soon be here … — Christine McVie Back in January I succumbed to a temptation to foretell what the upcoming year might hold in store...

The Road Ahead, Part 2

Don’t stop thinkin’ about tomorrow; don’t stop, it’ll soon be here … — Christine McVie Last month my narrative seems to have degenerated into what many columnists fall victim to in January, that...