Jeff I'll Get You Back, Jason Sardi added to the challenge, so here is my meme. At least this time Jeff ask specific, but strange questions. To start at the beginning, the very beginning see: Memed, Me Memed / For The Masochistic Reader

"1. Who is your favorite musical artist?"

This of course depends upon the time. In my youth it had to be Johnny Horton, "The Singing American," and I can't forget Gean Autry. In high school and collage it had to be the Beach Boys, their "I Get Around" could have been written about my two best friends, Lynn Bingham, Tom Gysel, and I. Strangely, for most of my life I would have said, Lee Marvin and Client Eastwood. I love "Paint Your Wagon!" Currently, Garth Brooks, I found the symbolism in one song "Fever" describes the very best in human nature! My pod-Cast about Brooks' song is at: 3/15/2008 3:21 PM

"2. Who is your favorite artist?"

With out question! "Rubens!" There are two ways to look at "Rubens" some would say he was just a pervert with a fetish for fat women, I feel sorry for those people they so often find most people perverted. Personally, I believe Rubens saw the beauty in all people even those as obviously flawed as most of us. Viva La Difference !

"3. Who is your favorite blogger?"

It probably wouldn't be right to say "Me" so let me start with "America's Most Opinionated Mortgage Broker!" What we did together going back and forth on each others blogs, none of which was preplanned. There has been no better educational posting since. As Brian evolved into "America's # 1 Mortgage Broker" I would not call him my "favorite" but he's the one I most admire! We all blog to market our products, services, or both and no one does it better than Brian.

I don't currently have a single favorite. But, here's who I read, in no order:

Jeff Belonger, Mortgage Knowledge at its BEST!!!! There is a lot of good, often great lending knowledge buried in his FHA propaganda! (Remember Jeff, you asked!)

Jason Sardi, When I understand him, there is a lot of true insight in young Mr Sardi's blogs. Interacting with Jason is like having a third kid, as you know all our kids are great.

Bryant Tutus, Broker Bryant's Real Estate Ramblings Bryan writes from a limited point of view, but with great insight! Bryan is the kind of person everyone wants as a friend. He may not have a fiduciary duty to his clients but he could represent me any time.

TLW, "The Lovely Wifes" Blog.... The Right Reverend Billie Tutus, herself, her indiscreet blogs are good for the soul! In the rare instance when she writes about real estate, she shows a great understanding.

Evil, Rich Kruse,/blogs/rf1721

 Rich brings realty to AR and although he wouldn't admit it a lot of humanity. Rich and Melissa are the people you'd want to live next door. The best of the "Heartland" with a strong dose of reality.

Jon Zolsky, Jon's Blog A legal immigrant! Jon lives and understands the "American Dream" everyone of us who've ever made an excuse for failure or mediocrity should look to Jon for inspiration! His real estate is not to bad, either.

Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com in Maryland and Virginia 9 out of 10 post are real estate listings (nice houses) but that tenth post is must reading!

Mike Jones, Tucson AZ Home Loan Info

Possibly the best original photos on AR.

Palm Beach Real Estate and Loans - Marc Blasi

/blogs/billroberts

 Ron's Blog----Strictly Speaking!

Bill Nazur--Mortgage Mastery..Making a Difference

/blogs/richThe Mortgage and Finance Planning Resource: 

The Mortgage and Finance Planning Resource:

Florida's #1 Certified Mortgage Planner's Blog

Ron's Blog----Strictly Speaking!

Sound and Fury

/blogs/williamjohnson

 Jennifer Bukaty's Portland Real Estate Blog

"4. If you could meet anyone (alive or dead), who would it be and what is the most interesting thing about them?"

I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of heros, especially those in aviation. One I missed was Curtis La May, early pilot, USAAC, General USAF, hero and leader in the air war in Europe and Japan. Besides flying, La May understood war, you can't fight a limited war. Until they perfect limited death, like kids when you're shot you lay down and take your deads, then you jump back up, that's limited. La May understood, if it isn't worth winning it isn't worth asking men to die for! Read his books, fascinating.

"5. What did you want to be when you grew up?"

John Wayne!

"6. What is the most interesting piece of trivia you know?"

I know what Nixon did and didn't do.

"7. If you could live in any point in history what would it be and why?"

I like where I'm at! I've had the benefit of knowing many truly great people. That couldn't have happened even a few years before or after. I except to live another 40 some years and I believe we're facing some of the biggest moral and social issues of all times, It's going to be fascinating!

Besides this is Brenda's time and she's the most important thing in my life.

 "8. What is the most interesting job you have ever held?"

In High School and collage I worked as a photo journalist, it was incredible. George Romney used some of my photos in his presidential bid. I met and photographed Reagan and Humphry.

I've often wondered what if I'd gone back, I could have. But, when I got out of the Corp, I didn't pick up my cameras again until Eric was born. I wouldn't have missed Brenda, Eric, and Amy for anything. Besides, who ever heard of a conservative journalist?

Bill

William J Archambault Jr

The Real Estate Investment Institute