“Gratitude for the seemingly insignificant – a seed – this plants the giant miracle.” That’s writer Ann Voskamp’s lovely take on being grateful: that thankfulness, even for the smallest parts of life – maybe the way a rain drop falls off of a leaf, or the way your child smiles at you from across the […]
Whether he’s speeding, egging, or spitting in the face of both neighbors and common decency, Justin Bieber has been giving a bad name to Southern California “boys next door” for some time now. He’s also become the worst nightmare of every HOA board from Columbus to Calabasas, where this week, he was required to fork […]
In a scene from the movie “Office Space,” software company Initech brings in hilarious, generic consultants (“the Bobs”) to help soften the blow of corporate outsourcing and layoffs, and sends out an ominous corporate memo in advance. “You have to interview with this consultant,” worker bee Tom Smykowski warns his buddies, Peter, Michael, and Samir. […]
Sometimes we glamorize rogues, from James Dean’s iconic 1950s turn in “Rebel Without a Cause” to Judas Priest’s 1980s metal anthem, “Breaking the Law.” But throwing caution to the wind – and rules out the window – is something better left to the entertainment industry. In a homeowners association, especially something as potentially complicated and […]
Sometimes HOA meetings can feel more like a verbal boxing match than a meeting of like minds….. But peaceful relationships and meetings – even with difficult people – are possible. With the right tools, you can navigate the waters of those oftentimes tricky situations and relationships. What are the most effective tools for peaceful HOA […]
There may be a million things you’d like to change about your HOA board meetings, but there’s one easy thing you could do today to maximize their efficiency and productivity. And it doesn’t cost a penny. It may not be glamorous, but one of the best ways to keep things focused and forward-moving is to […]