http://blog.glsainc.com Wealth Management - Building Timeless Relationships Since 1985 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:47:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My wife enjoys the look of English gardens so she likes to grow vines on fences, the house, trees, other vines, and anything else that stays still long enough. You don’t want to take a nap in her garden. She will tell you I prefer a little more separation, which ... http://blog.glsainc.com/2009/02/04/just-a-little-pruning/ When I first came to work with GL Smith and Associates in 1996, I had a young family that included a ten year old son, Jake.  I had always mentioned at work and at home that if he ever wanted to join me in this business, there would be room.  ... http://blog.glsainc.com/2009/02/04/watching-us-grow/ Two of the people who had the greatest influence on the twentieth century were Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. In addition to being an inspiration for Ford, Edison’s encouragement ignited the genius which introduced America to the automobile. Some of Ford’s most alarming business innovations were a short work week ... http://blog.glsainc.com/2009/02/04/a-century-later/ With the end of 2008 upon us, I reflect with astonishment on the events that unfolded. In regards to the financial markets, the monumental events are too numerous to list. The enormity of the violent swings in the markets that occurred on a weekly basis were unprecedented. ... http://blog.glsainc.com/2009/02/04/great-expectations/ The events of 2008 allow us to begin the New Year with considerably more knowledge and investment experience than we had last January.  While we entered 2008 with concern, this year seems eerily predictable.  We expect the DJIA to fluctuate between 7900 and 10,000, with an outside chance ... http://blog.glsainc.com/2009/02/04/what-about-2009/ The Souls of Our Feet: A Celebration of American Tap Dance - Performed by Austin-based Tapestry Dance Company, this performance celebrates American tap dance by restaging the best of rhythm tap masterpieces from Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell to The Nicolas Brothers. Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m. (Merrimack ... http://blog.glsainc.com/2009/02/04/events-around-town-2/ Check back at a later date for more information http://blog.glsainc.com/2006/05/25/call-us-to-make-your-reservations/