Save 25% on property taxes - at what price?

Florida needs to wake up when it comes to schools. Thankfully Amendment 5 has been shot down in court before it got to a vote. What were they thinking cutting property taxes by 25% by selling out eduction?

Do you really want to save the 25% by putting the school systems in a bigger tailspin than Amendment 1 has already? What do you think would happen to the juvenile crime rate if even more kids couldn't get a proper eduction? How would that impact your real estate?

Charlie Crist lied about Amendment 1 and he lies about Amendment 5! It will crush the school systems if it ever passes...thankfully we dodged this bullet...for now.

Storyboard Wise

So, I was working on a project the other day and was reminded of the import of storyboards.

A few years back I was in film school and we were studying Citizen Kane when someone said Orson Welles didn't use storyboards - he just had the vision and shot on the fly.

"Really," I thought to myself.

As we progressed in the semester we had a chance to talk to Robert Wise - the editor on Citizen Kane. I asked Mr. Wise if storyboards were used and I'll never forget the look he gave me...it was akin to "you idiot" but his words were kinder. He said something to the effect of "Yes, of course we used storyboards - those were some of the most difficult shots on film to date."

So my lesson - plan your work and work your plan.

Never Give Up

Never give up, never give up, never give up.

Out of style...Love God and neighbor?

So I was thinking of a question to ask those who care enough to visit this little blog.

Here goes, is it out of style to still hold on to the greatest commandment? That being to love. Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind and your neighbor as yourself.

Out of style - I think not - it is timeless. As timeless as the God who stepped out of eternity to tell us about it.

I believe the ultimate goal of mankind is to glorify God. How do we glorify God? Obey His commands. Which commands? See above.

Blood Donations

So, I'm on my way home from work and I hear a commercial for Florida's Blood Centers. The commercial mentions a guy who is close to giving 1000 times. WOW. He has been giving since he was 17 years old and I believe he is over 70 years old now.

Personally I've been giving since the '80s - around 3 gallons now.

Now, if you can't give blood - I understand, no worries.

But if you can give or don't know if you can - please - I beg you, try and give every chance you get.

Every donation can help up to 3 people. Emergency Room personnel count on heroes like you to stand shoulder to shoulder with them. Your donation can, no it WILL make an impact for good.

As a Christian I believed it is better to give than receive. If you are a Christian remember...it was a blood donation that saved you.

Fathers Day

Just a thought about Dads Day...Fairlight and Davy have taught me that the most important thing I have to give is time. I pray that I do this well.

Tomorrow is Tavia's b-day, if I could give her all the world it would not begin to be enough.

Later - Tabor

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