Monthly Archives: September 2008

Write-Ins to Write Them Off

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Gavin Stevens

I spent the last several days working on documenting a sizable loan transaction on behalf of a long time client. My instructions from the client were to get it closed “while we still have banks to close a deal with.” … Continue reading →

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Debating About The Debates

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Gavin Stevens

I watched the first of this year’s presidential “debates” last evening. Of course, like so many others, I came away wondering who had “won” while thinking that Obama certainly held his own on the subject matter that is supposed to … Continue reading →

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The Puzzlement of Leadership

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Gavin Stevens

John McCain literally has stormed into Washington to enter the great debate over the financial bailout. Most commentators seem focused upon whether he is helping or hindering the debate and whether or not he is there solely to aid his … Continue reading →

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Test of Will

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Gavin Stevens

I have long thought about posting a blog, wondering if I had anything to say and thinking about its possible focus. I simply wish to comment upon life in a celebratory manner in the spirit of Kevin Welch’s line from … Continue reading →

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