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Fall 2013 Newsletter of the FCIAAO
FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY
Bruce Strenth, CFE
I am amazed by people who have such vivid childhood memories. I am spell-
bound when people are able to share with great detail things that they did,
places they visited, time spent with their parents, grandparents and others as
children. Now, maybe some of those people are just good story tellers, but I
rather believe that they have been blessed with a treasure that money cannot
buy. I know what you are thinking…that I am going to bore you with tales
from my past. Fortunately for you I am not one of the ones with the vivid memory, well ex-
cept maybe the fire I started that got out of control, or the hand full of sand I threw on the
freshly painted house. But, that is not what this is about.
I want to encourage you at whatever point you are in your life to take time to make memories.
We used to say-“Stop and smell the roses”-but I want to encourage you to stop and look at
them too. Build memories with your friends and loved ones that will stay with you for the rest
of your life. It is too late for us to build childhood memories, but it isn’t too late to build
memories with a child. Most of us live fast-paced lives in an increasingly hectic world. It is
okay to slow down once in a while and let the day soak in.
Fall will be coming soon. The shadows will be getting longer in the afternoon as the days
shorten. I encourage you to do something special for yourself and slow up long enough to
make a fond memory for the future.
I have always appreciated the opportunity to share my thoughts with all of you. My years with
Florida Chapter have provided me with opportunity to meet, share time and make memories
with many of you. I encourage you to take advantage of each and every opportunity presented
by FCIAAO to further your education and network with you colleagues. You can keep up with
what is going on by reading this newsletter and by visiting
Article Contributor: Bruce Strenth, CFE, Tangible Personal Property, Highlands County
