by billyzh | May 13, 2010 | Financial, History, Not-Yet-Married, Women/Relationships
For those of you that watch the Weather Channel, you were quite aware, no matter what part of the country you live in, that during the first weekend in May, Nashville recieved 3 months of rain in a 48 hour period. I will never forget turning on the TV that Sunday...
by billyzh | May 4, 2010 | Death/Mourning, History, Spirituality
That’s the statement I keep hearing over and over again. Each time I look at a new email or text message, it’s news of loss. And it can be hard to take. If you haven’t yet heard, Nashville, TN received 3 months of rain in a 48 hour period this past...
by billyzh | Apr 29, 2010 | History, Holidays
As we walked the sidewalk back to our corporate offices, I can remember being so impressed with this colleague of mine who had actually, at one point in his life, gone to work in Manhattan each day. I was fascinated by his stories and couldn’t get enough. It was...
by billyzh | Apr 15, 2010 | Financial, History, Holidays
Hard to believe, but the 1040 form turns 100 years old today. Back then, the tax instructions were one large sheet. Today’s 1040, with instructions, totals 176 pages. And, only 7% of Americans paid any taxes. Here’s how that looked: -Only 1 percent on...
by billyzh | Apr 5, 2010 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
I remember the first time I visited and toured a Greek Orthodox church. It was during the annual Greek Festival in my city and I was amazed at how little I knew of the Eastern Orthodox faith. Saints in those churches are a really big deal and the art in the building...
by billyzh | Apr 4, 2010 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
He is Risen Indeed. Holy Week. Easter Sunday. Such is the call and response that is very familiar to those in the church world. One person will say, “He is Risen,” to which the other will reply, “He is Risen Indeed.” Many of you will enjoy this...
