The Other Half of the Sky
If you peruse the various organizations that combat sex trafficking, you will usually find a consistent narrative that the women and children are victims. The men are evil. Hard to argue with that. But ……
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Wealth, Work, and the World
Some of you may read this post and think, “Well, it doesn’t really apply to me…I’m not rich.” Nonsense. If you make more than $24k a year, you are among the wealthiest 10% in the…
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The Wisdom of Walt
Walt turned 98 last month. He’s the oldest employee at Goble Properties. Yes, he really is on our payroll, and he really does show up for work. Not a full forty hours a week, but…
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George Washington Slept Here
Happy President’s Day! Thought I’d share a personal reflection and a book review. General George Washington and the Continental Army spent two brutal winters camped near my forefathers home in Morristown, New Jersey. Robert Goble,…
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The New Wine Country: Thailand?
Well, don’t rush to Thailand to find a Tuscan style home amongst the vineyards. Southeast Asia is not going to be a threat to Bordeaux anytime soon. Or Napa, Chile, Australia, Italy, South Africa ……
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Two Great Books
There’s a lot of talk about China overtaking America as the largest economy in the world. Predictions differ on when this will happen, but everybody seems convinced it will. While I was in Thailand it…
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Three Things You Can Do
Thailand was an incredible learning experience. I saw the significant need to combat human trafficking and met dedicated people who are doing all they can to stop this evil. My understanding of the issue was…
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Blessings
I begin my journey home this afternoon with a flight to Bangkok. In a few hours I will be saying my goodbyes. Not very excited about that. But over the last week I’ve had some…