Judy Christie
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Each year I get the urge, come spring, to read nonfiction books on varied topics to help dust off winter’s cobwebs in my brain and open room for new ideas.
This is my book-lover version of spring cleaning for the heart and soul. And, whew, did I need it as we enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sometimes these are challenging books that stretch my thinking, and they usually touch on learning a new skill or broadening my understanding of work-life balance in some way. It sure is fun to dig in.
Examples from this year that you might enjoy:
Slim Smith
Comedian Ron White used to tell the story about the time when he was drunk and belligerent at a New York City bar and was told he would be “escorted” out of the establishment if he didn’t leave voluntarily.
“I don’t know how many people it would have taken to throw me out, but I do know how many they used,” he drawled.
It’s a funny anecdote, but the use of force is no laughing matter today, especially when it involves police interaction with Black men. The list of such encounters that have gone tragically, even criminally, wrong is far too long and depressing to share in this space.
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Inman Connect
Douglas Elliman executives Steven James and Brad Loe are taking their talents to HomeServices of America, according to an announcement on Tuesday. As the executive directors of brokerage development, James and Loe will help guide HSA’s strategic growth initiatives as they aim to keep the No. 1 spot on RealTrends 500 transaction sides list.
Gino Blefari. (Credit: HomeServices of America)
“Steven and Brad have each had exceptionally successful careers and understand the needs and preferences of agents, buyers and sellers,” HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari said in a prepared statement. “This perspective will be invaluable as HomeServices works to reimagine the home buying and selling experience for consumers and the process by which our real estate agents serve them.”
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