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Just when you thought winter was over....

We get teased out here in Nevada with lovely, warm spring weather only to be slapped in the face with snow and cold temperatures amidst blooming tulips. As snow is predicted in Reno and Carson City this evening – May 10 – it reminds me of another time and place and climate. The Buffalo, New York of my youth.
Posted May 10, 2010 Read More
What drawing monsters says about corporate communications

During our annual Board retreat in Genoa, Nevada this year we did something different. Board and staff participated in a communication exercise involving a monster, lots of whispering and a certain amount of fast walking.

The Set Up: Thirty-five participants were divided into six teams, each comprised of one LOOKER, one DRAWER, and four TRANSLATORS.

The DRAWER is at one end of the room with paper and markers, and never gets to see the picture.

The LOOKER is able to see the picture, but never speaks to the DRAWER.
Posted May 4, 2010 Read More
Supporting our seniors–personally and professionally.

 

I am blessed to have had two very special people in my life–my grandparents Luis and Beatriz. They both left this earth about eight years ago and it took me a long time to get over their passing. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about what special people they were and how they enriched my life.


Me, as an infant, with my grandparents Luis and Beatritz.
Posted April 26, 2010 Read More
Would you know if you were a victim of housing discrimination?

When we say “April” what do you think of? Flowers, silly pranks, the start of beautiful weather? At Nevada Rural Housing Authority we think of Fair Housing - April is National Fair Housing Month. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act on April 11, 1968 that made fair housing law.
Posted April 19, 2010 Read More
Why homeownership is not for everyone

Homeownership. It’s the American dream. It’s a symbol of success. It’s…a really big step and a really big commitment!

There are many wonderful advantages to owning a home. It’s true you have control over pounding as many nails as you want into the walls and you can welcome a new pet into your life. As a homeowner you start building personal wealth and there are tax benefits, too. Does it sound like a no-brainer to move up from being a renter to a homebuyer? Not always!
Posted April 12, 2010 Read More