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Forbes.com has come out with the list of the 10 Recession-Proof Cities.  That's right!  Whn the media was reporting that the sky was falling and here Forbes has found TEN Cities in this Country that are holding steady or improving.  Well, I can assure you that my hometown, Grand Rapids, Michigan is not on this list, there are ...

Earlier this year, I challenged my cousin Ben to (a) get into shape, (b) increase his longevity on running; (c) spend some special time with me. My cousin Ben made it back from the Atlanta late on Friday night to run the River Bank Run on Saturday.  My cousin is my favorite and like a brother to me.  I, unfortunately, could not be ...

As most of you know, I am third generation in a family of real estate professionals.   As a result, the day to day challenges of roofing parties, putting in a new deck, painting, replacing fixtures, taking out kitchen cabinets and installing new ones, creative backsplash work, or installing a new hot water tank has always been, in ...

March is here, it's snowing in Chicago and I'm trying to prepare for the first run in my hometown, Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 10th.  The River Bank Run just added a 10K this year.  I have been reading Runner's World on cross-training so as not to injure myself and to allow longevity.  The cross training will be ...