To My Magnificent Agents, Staff and Friends: In 1859 Mount Vernon, the plantation home of the first President of the United States, George Washington, was acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union. They purchased the mansion and a portion of the estate’s acreage from Washington’s great-nephew, John […]

To My Magnificent Agents, Staff and Friends: With Father’s Day just around the corner, I was searching this week for inspirations that would comport with this important annual celebration. In my search through the internet and various books that I use as sources, I came across a number of stories […]

To My Magnificent Agents, Staff and Friends: It has been said that if you call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be. What follows is a true story that […]

To My Magnificent Agents, Staff and Friends: Last week I received an email that made me consider the central question we all face in life, what path shall I walk that ends in fulfillment? Is it wealth? Fame? Beauty? Talent? Knowledge? While all of these may be desirable, should they […]