Margaret's musings
Here’s where you’ll find Margaret Starner’s thoughts and insights on developments that shape your community, your world – and your portfolio.
In the Chinese art of Feng Shui, the red door brings luck and positive energy to those who live behind it.
For many, Easter and Passover signifies the unofficial beginning of spring. Easter always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25, and typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox. In many cultures, spring is celebrated as a new begin...
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Exactly a year ago on Friday, March 13th, 2020 I took the day off, fully expecting to return on Monday. Instead I got the notice over the weekend that the Raymond James office was being closed and we all had to work from home. Bruce, Scott and I were already experienced at working virtually. However...
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Tonight in Chinese communities around the world, families will begin the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year. New Year, or the "Spring Festival," as it is known in China, is celebrated for 15 days - making it the longest and most important Chinese Holiday. The Lunar New Year of the Metal ...
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On January 6, 2021 I celebrated my 40th year with Raymond James. While the day began with a huge bouquet of 40 beautiful red roses and champagne arriving from firm management, the day will stand out for the riot that took place in Washington, DC. My intention was to write this Musing on my 40th anni...
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Dear Margaret,
College students have been back in session for a few months now…and with COVID, the experiences were not normal for sure. I decided to interview 3 college students to get a glimpse of how they were managing this Fall semester. The students I chose are juniors, so they are fortu...
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