This past week when Toys R Us announced the immediate liquidation of all of its stores nationwide it marked the end of an era for me. Much like other iconic brands such as Radio Shack or Sears, Toys R Us was simply not able to adapt to a changing consumer [...]
Saturday evening at the annual Toast To Our Towns Gala, Ron Finke was awarded the “Paul M. Thomson Professional Advisor of the Year” from Truman Heartland Community Foundation. The award recognizes investment advisors who share their time, talent, charitable contributions and leadership with the community. “I am honored and humbled [...]
Prior to the civil war, Abraham Lincoln said “a house divided against itself cannot stand” and I believe those words are no less true today. Although the division we see in our nation has existed beneath the surface for many years, recent events have shown a spotlight on the cultural, [...]
While the city was experiencing a deluge of rain and wind Saturday evening, a few hundred Kansas Citians were gathered inside Union Station, showing their support of domestic violence victims at the Hope House annual gala, “believe2017”. Hope House literally provides the hope that many women, children, and men seek [...]
It’s hard to turn on the news lately without hearing the name Elon Musk mentioned. Within the past week, he made headlines when his concept for a high-speed transportation system called the hyperloop, was approved by the Department of Transportation for construction between New York and Washington DC. While in [...]
Have you ever noticed that people, in general, have a tough time applauding the success of others? All too often we hear excuses or knocks as to why someone achieved something or reached a certain level of success. “She thinks she’s better than everyone else.” “His father is on the [...]
Don’t you wish it were as easy to get positive news as negative? With technology from which you can be almost instantly aware of any tragic death anywhere on the globe, we have to decide that we want to balance our information intake. I don’t suggest a head in the [...]
Once again, the health care debate has heated up in this country. Don’t worry, I’m not going to get political. In fact, I think the inflammatory rhetoric from all those in power has caused us to lose sight of some basic economic principles that govern all industries, including health care. [...]
On a recent Sunday morning, my pastor asked the following question, “What does your ideal community look like?” I have to admit my thoughts first drifted to the small, northeastern town of Stars Hollow, where Lorelai and Rory Gilmore call home. I imagined walking through this picturesque town saying hello [...]
In my older age, I have mellowed some in my perspective and expressed opinions about most areas of politics. If you think I exaggerate, you should have heard me in my younger years. The verbal rockets still being fired following the (legal or illegal) election of President Trump really are [...]
