After 20 years of inactivity in the sport I have officially reactivated my desire to skate. The sleeping beast was awakened by my recent surfing excursions this summer. I got beat up by the currents in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, while my wife caught every wave like Jerry Rice. After being home for a few weeks, … Continue reading Recent Work – 2 Kinds
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How it’s Done
I'm often asked for advice regarding finding freedom, getting ahead, how to improve lifestyle, or financial situation. One of the things I tell folks is that it will be your 2nd job that can get you ahead. For most people, by the time they get their heads clear enough to start asking questions like this … Continue reading How it’s Done
After the fame…
https://youtu.be/_Kkjorwxg7M So what happens to rappers when they are no longer relevant? Spike Jonze has an idea. No. really. This is one installment of a 13 part documentary covering Fat Lip, the Pharcyde ex-patriot, as he attempts a comeback. Most of the series is tongue in cheek comedy, but behind every joke... While we're on … Continue reading After the fame…
picture yourself still relevant
https://youtu.be/oJDO-NyNIKc Alfonso from that Disturbed click emailed this KRS-ONE video to me the other day. Throughout the years of his career Kris has managed to stay relevant even when he wasn't necessarily popular. While we are on the topic of things still relevant, check out this list of things I have recently re-discovered, and find … Continue reading picture yourself still relevant
Old Face, the New Cos.
I don't know about you, but I LOVE the show Run's House. I'm all over it! The big deal to me is that this guy was who I wanted to be in the 80's (sorry MJ. Sh'amon), and 'reconnecting' with him now reaffirms those feelings. Let's all agree that there are not many images of … Continue reading Old Face, the New Cos.
Talib spits for the spirit…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGvZ9aXg5Xs This joint is worth sharing. I feel it personally, as I'm sure many of you do. I grew up in religion and in my maturity found my spirit. Now as a parent I'm working to find a way to guide my children down the path of self discovery. Is that a paradox? -The Opinion, … Continue reading Talib spits for the spirit…
How to Evaluate ‘REAL’ House Values
In today's turbulent real estate market (it sounded like a good start… J). Seriously, all markets can be good markets depending on the skill focus of your team. One of the base line skills you will need to obtain right away is the ability to determine the approximate value of a house. Now we've all … Continue reading How to Evaluate ‘REAL’ House Values
Q & A: Interest-Only Loans
Q. Be, I'm thinking about refinancing my home and taking out an interest only (IO) loan. What do you think? What do I need to know before going in? -K A. K, I have a couple answers for you on this question: Knee Jerk Reaction: In general I don't like the idea of interest only … Continue reading Q & A: Interest-Only Loans
Winterize Your Vacant Houses
As is often the case, the question of "how" is not as important as "why". I live in the Northeast and we have a little season called winter that rolls through here every so often. Along with it comes sub-zero wind chills, chest high piles of snow, and if you aren't careful, the potential for … Continue reading Winterize Your Vacant Houses
“Options for People Facing Foreclosure”
Maplewood, NJ - As homeowners enjoy the low introductory interest rates afforded by their Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) many wait helplessly as their interest rates adjust significantly upward. Skyrocketing monthly payments, and tax increases drive home foreclosures on a steady increase. Here’s what to tell your friends who are facing the prospect of losing their … Continue reading “Options for People Facing Foreclosure”