Imagine trying to reinvent the theory of gravity or rediscover penicillin, the life-saving medicine, every generation. When the person who invented the thing dies, what if it all […]
Family & Personal
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“Happy Birthday”
Some days are better than other days. For example, today is my sixtieth birthday and I got to take my granddaughter to preschool. She calls me Grumpy. Today […]
History & Ideas
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Objective Reality
Understanding Objective Reality: From Bacon to the Digital Age Objective reality—an existence independent of perception—has long fascinated thinkers. Francis Bacon, in The Great Instauration, laid the groundwork for […]
Leadership & Work
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The Door Is Open—Why Do You Stay?
The Door Is Open—Why Do You Stay? What if you could rewrite the narrative of your life starting today? Too often, people live as though trapped in an […]
Politics & Citizenship
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Can you make an honest billion?
I saw a post the other day from a mostly nutty high school friend (Hey Jeff!) that postulated “I don’t think there are any innocent billionaires”. That bothered […]
MLS & PropTech
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Speed (1994) with Sandra Bullock
Three Years of Acceleration Three years ago, I stepped into the role of Executive Director, ready to navigate an industry undergoing rapid change. Reflecting on this journey, it […]
History & Ideas
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Welcome, Englishmen!
Samoset watched the settlers from the edge of the woods. The trees behind him were quiet, but the wind carried the smell of smoke and wet earth. Below, […]
Housing & Market Data
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Raleigh and Durham: October Stats
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Family & Personal
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“Lauderdale Rifles”
Company D, 9th Alabama Infantry. My Great Great Grandfather TJ Fowler was on the roll. TJ is Thomas Jefferson, born 1831 in the new State of Alabama, statehood […]
MLS & PropTech
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Why?
Why would anyone replace a stable MLS system? Why would anyone want to replace a perfectly good MLS system? The Paragon system is liked by many and it […]
Housing & Market Data
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Triangle Inventory, Midyear Update
Here are some more mid-year Raleigh-area real estate stats from Triangle MLS. Halfway through 2024 some major trends continue. Like most markets, inventory is so low that prices […]
Politics & Citizenship
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Elections
This is worth quoting, given where we are. Abraham Lincoln while campaigning across Illinois in 1860 was not popular generally. He was at a campaign event and spoke […]
Politics & Citizenship
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A Statement: Abide No Hatred
This post was inevitable. It is impossible to be a thinking person today without being aware of, and disturbed by, the stark divide in the American polity. This […]
History & Ideas
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Buffalo in Greenland and Lifelong Learning
How evidence of plains buffalos in Greenland speak to lifelong learning
