Page 14 - 2013 Spring newsletter

FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY
Bruce Strenth, CFE
What is your reality? It seems that ―reality television‖ is everywhere. My
opinion is that most of that reality is either contrived or condensed. In a
sense that has always been a part of our television watching. Perry Mason
did not win every case he tried; they just chose not to show us the losers.
Matt Dillon did not catch every outlaw; they just chose not to show us the
ones who got away. If by chance you do not recognize the names above, that
is an age issue and a subject for another day.
So, I guess that what we see on reality television is carefully put together with the hope that it
will entertain us. It is funny when someone sinks their boat as soon as they put it in the water
because they forgot the plug. It is not so funny if they secure the plug and put the boat in with-
out incident.
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous entertained us in the eighties and nineties. Today you do
not necessarily have to be rich or famous to be on reality television. I find it hard to imagine
what it would be like to have a television camera following me around everywhere I go. I think
my life on television would be an instant cure for insomnia for millions of people.
I would like to share something with you that is as real as it gets. The reality is that Florida
Chapter is your best chance to get quality education and worthwhile networking all wrapped
up together. The FCIAAO Annual Conference is scheduled from May 1, 2013 through May 3,
2013. It is going to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. You will not be disappointed if
you attend. That is reality, I guarantee it.
Article Contributor: Bruce Strenth, CFE, Tangible Personal Property, Highlands County
14 Spring 2013 Newsletter of the FCIAAO