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Don't You Sense This, Too?

1/25/2021

There's something in the air. And no, it is not smoke!

We believe there is a profound feeling of "springtime."

We know; spring officially is still two months away. But that springtime state of mind IS here. And we all should embrace the opportunities it may bring us.

What's the source of this attitude change?

Advice from Nordstrom

1/4/2021

"Keep your head up. 2021 is going to be great!"

That message is emblazoned – in sunshine colors - in the windows of Nordstrom's flagship store in downtown Seattle. And yes, on a drizzly January day in Seattle, it was a welcome sight this morning. A nice pep talk for us all.

And a fitting message to follow our reflections on the year we just experienced.

Since March 2, our From The Co-Founders commentary has been focused on the pandemics. Revisiting those was quite the "year in review" experience.*

From March 2: "This is no time to overreact, nor to be dismissive. Look for the facts!"
And, "Our focus is on those impacts that demand the most judgment from owners."

Don't You Sense This, Too?

Advice from Nordstrom

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