The lens we don’t know we’re wearing

We like to believe we see the world as it is.  Objective. Clear-eyed. Reasonable.  We trust our assessments of people and circumstances the way we trust a mirror - assuming it shows us an accurate reflection.  But what if the mirror is warped?

"Avoid the rush seems a likely approach to threatening machines" by: Mike Reddell

I hope Commissioners Court works through the pain exhibited at Monday’s regular meeting.

"More things grinding my gears besides the July heat" by: Jessica Shepard

I really try not to use this space to rant or air out things that grind my gears very often.  But, this week there are three main things weighing on my chest that I just have to share in some way.

" Summer is in full swing and it couldn’t be any more fun, who am I kidding, myself, I am sure" by: John Sample

We are moving our way through the summer and it is just one news story after another.    Military action has not taken a day off.    Whether it is Ukraine, Lebanon or Iran.    It is amazing to me how this market seems to move forward.

PSA: The hidden danger of investing too cautiously

One significant risk investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals.Many people focus on avoiding short-term losses and invest too conservatively, which can limit growth over time and may impact your retirement security.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ highlights handling loss, finding love" by: Jessica Shepard

After several friends recommended Netflix’s “Voicemails for Isabelle” I finally caved and watched it last weekend.   Oddly enough, I found myself roped in due to the hilarious moments Isabelle underwent while trying to get her life together in San Francisco – including navigating modern dating.

Living our message

We live in an age of relentless transmission.  Emails ping.   Texts stack up.Voicemails blink their impatient little lights.   We pitch our thoughts out into the world like seasoned quarterbacks, and in the same breath, we’re catching what everyone else is throwing.

Resolution #7 breathe easier

August  When you mix our South Texas heat and humidity, it makes August the ideal month to tackle any indoor air quality, and what none of us like, MOLD.   Without properly managing the humidity it can create issues that affect comfort, health, and building durability.

"July heat reinforces my love of air conditioning more since 2011" by: Jessica Shepard

It’s strange to realize that we’ve already entered July.  I mean, I’m still lagging behind thanks to heat indexes climbing to triple digits daily.

"Hope all had a firecracker of a 250th national celebration celebration" by: John Sample

Well we made it through the 250th for our nation.  Not saying it was pretty but we made it.  The markets took the day off Friday for the holiday, but Thursday saw strengthening in optimism as the S&P 500 climbed back to just short of 7500.