Thoughts From the Trail
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I Got This One Wrong
In an earlier Rambling, I said the quorum issue was largely about people not voting. After…
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Engagement Is a Two-Way Street
Over the past few days I’ve heard a lot of talk about turnout, quorum, and elections….
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Thank You for Voting – And a Friendly Reminder
As we head into the final few days of the election, I want to start with…
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A Quick Thought on Communications
This morning I received a community-wide update from our neighbors in Bent Tree. I’m sharing it…
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Voting Matters!
We’re getting close to the finish line, so here’s the straight talk. There’s been some chatter…
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A Brief Pause
⛰️Every once in a while, life reminds us to slow down — and next week, it’s…
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The F&B Trap — Rethinking the Clubhouse “Loss” (and Answering Real Questions About Cost and Fairness)
🔹 A Real Question Deserves a Real Answer A neighbor recently asked for more detail about…
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Turn Down the Noise
Lately, it seems like there’s a lot of noise around Big Canoe. 💬 Social media threads,…
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Responsible, Not a Bailout
Every so often, you’ll see dramatic posts with bold headlines about Big Canoe. Let’s be clear—those…
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Why It’s Time to Hear from Property Owners Again
👋 Hello Neighbors, One of the most important responsibilities of any Board—whether corporate, nonprofit, or here…
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The Clubhouse Debate — Clearing the Air
Over the past week, I’ve seen a lot of conversation about our Clubhouse. Some of it…
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Facts, Not Fear – Financial Transparency in Big Canoe
Neighbors, A recent online article claimed that Big Canoe’s finances are hidden, compromised, and subject to…
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Thank You — Onward to the General Election
To Our Big Canoe Neighbors, I want to sincerely thank each of you who participated in…
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Management by Wandering Around
One of the lessons I learned during my years in the Army and later in business…
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The Good in Big Canoe
With all the conversations swirling around this year’s POA election, it’s easy to focus on the…
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The Clubhouse: More Than Food & Beverage
✨ What does $18 a month really buy you in Big Canoe? More than you might…
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Staying True to the Rules
Recently, a blog post appeared on a site I do not own, manage, or contribute to:…
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Why an “Outside Board” Wouldn’t Work for Big Canoe
At a recent meet-and-greet, a property owner suggested we change our bylaws to hire an outside…
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Fiscal Discipline, Smart Investment, and the Future of Big Canoe
From time to time, communities adopt a philosophy of holding assessments flat for years at a…
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Bring Light, Not Heat
In any election—whether in Washington or right here in Big Canoe—it’s easy for things to get…
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Known Knowns, Unknown Unknowns, and Leading with Humility
In the words of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld: “There are known knowns. These are…
