(I was honored to have this Post featured on Veteran’s Day by Chris LoCurto, VP and speaker for Dave Ramsey. You may read it here or there) This Friday, 11-11-11, is Veterans Day. It has also been known as “Remembrance Day” or “Armistice Day” It is the federal holiday where we honor our military veterans […]
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Pass it on! Meals and Deals for Veteran’s Day!
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pass it on! Meals and Deals for Veteran’s Day! Friday, November 11, 2011 is Veterans Day. This is the perfect opportunity to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and commitment to serve and sacrifice for our freedom. And here’s some good news! Hundreds of companies around the country offer special Veterans Day […]
“Today. We. Are. Rich.”
November 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
“Today. We. Are. Rich.” was the quote I fell in love with as I read the prologue to Tim Sanders’ new book by the same name – “Today We Are Rich” as I was flying home from my company’s annual meeting last week. The author tells of an incident from his youth when his grandmother, […]
We Got Our Boots on the Ground!
November 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The very first time I saw the girls of the Boot Campaign – I was drawn into their circle! I have a link to their campaign with a short video, atwww.SevenPillarsOfSuccess.com – and click the button “Suits in Boots”. I invite you to PLEASE watch it and get YOUR boots on! The majority of my clients are […]
Suits in Boots
November 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Visit the Suits in Boots Blog When they come back…….. we give back. Get everyone in your office together with their boots on and send us your photos. www.BootCampaign.com [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/16622984 w=450&h=253]
A Little Perspective…..30 Americans Paid the Ultimate Price For Our Freedom
November 4, 2011 by 3 Comments
Can we have a little perspective today? Somewhere today, a mother….father….brother…..wife…….son……daughter……friend…..is mourning….. Today, along with those family members and friends, America is mourning the loss of the 30 U.S. troops who were killed when Afghan insurgents shot down a helicopter carrying the most elite forces in the U. S. military— Navy SEAL’s along with Air […]
Memorial Day – A Time to Remember
May 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Remember the Alamo? Most of us do! But when the battle cry went out over 175 years ago, it wasn’t a question! “Remember the Alamo” was the shout that spurred the forces of Sam Houston and later won independence for Texas. I talked about my recent visit to the Alamo in my SuitsInBoots blog earlier this […]
Step Over the Line
May 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
For several years I have wanted to go to the Alamo in San Antonio. Many people had told me I would be disappointed. I was not. I was in awe. I was in awe of the COMMITMENT of the group of men who stood their ground and fought for a principle 175 years ago. One […]
Remembering the Mission…..To Serve Those Who Serve
April 16, 2011 by 6 Comments
Several years ago, I established mortgage banking offices in two military communities. At the same time I established the offices, I began to gather together a team – Team Thaxton. Everyone knew mission – as the team was formed and as new members were added – we were to “serve those who serve”. Of course, […]
Join with us – When They Come Back – Let’s Give Back!
March 28, 2011 by 7 Comments
The very first time I saw the girls of the Boot Campaign (www.BootCampaign.com) – I was immediately drawn into their circle! I have a link to their campaign with a short video at www.SevenPillarsOfSuccess.com top right. I invite you to PLEASE watch it and get YOUR boots on! So far Team Thaxton has purchased 14 pair of boots, with […]
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