Dear Readers,
Spring is finally in full bloom and wow isn’t it beautiful? How can anyone say there is no God when we look at the beautiful flowers in the fields and mountains growing and glowing in all of their glory and bringing a smile to our faces? I love Spring, Summer and Fall. Winter is not my friend. I think Winter is God’s way showing he has a sense of humor. I would run from the snow and rain to the Sun and earthquakes in Southern California any day. I took a trip to Home Depot this week and got caught up in all the beautiful flowers and Spring fever and bought $500 dollars’ worth of flowers and planted them in back yard. I haven’t done that in 25 years. I need to spend more time in the Sun and the garden this Spring instead of being cooped up in my home office. March 20th marked the Vernal Equinox and the official start of the spring season. Our recent unseasonably warm temperatures have reminded us that spring is really here and that there is really only one season in California called Summer. Summer last 12 months in California and has many variations that make it appear to be other seasons when it really isn’t anything but another beautiful day of Summer.
With the temperate weather comes thoughts of the traditional meanings of spring: rebirth, rejuvenation, and growth. The first quarter is over and it is time to reflect, measure, review, reset and go after our goals with even more focus than we had in the beginning of the year. It feels appropriate that Earth Day falls on April 22, during the springtime season. Just as spring emphasizes the idea of birth and rebirth, Earth Day prompts us to focus on preserving the Earth for future generations. For some people that mean buying an electric car and that is before they buy a home; which makes no sense at all. Everyone should buy a home before they buy and expensive car.
Some of the most exciting advancements in technology are being harnessed in ways that will lessen the negative impact humans have on our planet. In this month’s issue, we will focus on eco-friendly homes and other eco-friendly innovations, in honor of spring and Earth Day. April is also Fair Housing Month.
Since the Fair Housing Act was passed on April 11, 1968, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity has celebrated April as Fair Housing Month. Every April, state and local governments as well as non-profit organizations hold events and conduct activities to celebrate the passing of the Fair Housing Act and recommit to that goal which inspired us in the aftermath of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in 1968. The goal is to eliminate housing discrimination and create equal opportunity in every community. The Fair Housing Council of Riverside of which I serve on the board of directors is having their annual conference at the Riverside Convention center on April 20th. Please come and join us if you plan to be in Riverside that day.
The country is yearning for a new direction in our next President. It can be clearly seen in the debates and rally’s that change is coming. Two candidates with ideas that are considered to be outside of the political mainstream are having large success in the primaries. Bernie Sanders, who is running against Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic candidate for president, is going to be a tough competitor to the very end. Donald Trump to the surprise of many, continues to garner the wide support of Republican voters. No matter which candidate ultimately becomes president, the country is going to have to come together as a whole in order to achieve lasting change. Our new President has some big shoes to feel contrary to what the critics may say about President of Obama. I believe that history will be kind to President Obama and declare him to be one the most accomplished President’s since the founding of this great nation. But that is my just my humble opinion.
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Eric Lawrence Frazier, MBA
Editor-In-Chief