The bottom line is, life is really tough! We have to constantly adapt and keep our attitudes right at the same time.

Challenge is what keeps me going hard.

Challenges help define who we are, and make us stronger.  It is too bad though that it is harder to trust people.

Karen ~ I think that's what I like about you - what you see post is what you get!   I know what you mean, but I also know that when I tell someone I'm going to do something I do it or tell them why I couldn't; I don't pretend it never happened. 

Kathy....I wish you lived closer...we would have so much fun!!! Thanks for posting and have a fabulous New Year!

Gary,

You are so right!

Heather,

 It's really sad that we can no longer trust people like a hand shake, back in the day!....amazing isn't it?

Indeed, it is sad that we cannot do business on a handshake and it is sad that the paper work gets thicker each year, that the on-going education gets more strict and the rules get tighter, it kind of takes away from the humanity of it all. It is too bad, sometimes I wonder what we have done, but then I consider that we can each make a difference, by living life with the highest standards regardless of religion or non- or whatever. - Lance

Hi Karen,

It is sad that a handshake isn't what it used to be. (Some say its old fashioned) Keeping your word,Ethics, honesty? I still give some the benefit of the doubt in some of my dealings outside of real estate and yes sometimes it backfires.  I try to be more optimistic than cynical it's a daily battle.  Optimism wins most of the time but not always.

Lance,

I know...absolutely, and have a great year...stay in touch...I was visiting my family over the Holidaz...will be posting again, glad for your comments and your opinions!

Pablo,

A hand shake is a hand shake. The honesty that goes with the hand shake and the shady people out there right now is pathetic...but! Thankfully this market is weeding out the weak!!! Have a great and prosperous new year!