The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Bizarre by Maria Grant
As we enter the last quarter of the year, I’ve been thinking about how some people have maintained admirable faith in this country. They continue to act as model citizens to effect change for the better despite all the crazy goings-on. I’ve also been thinking about all the bad and crazy stuff that has happened […]
Dan Schwartz—A Passionate Advocate for the Eastern Shore by Maria Grant
It takes a special person to run for Congress as a Democrat in Maryland’s First District. A Republican has held the seat since 2011, and despite controversial actions, has managed to get reelected. Last Sunday, Dan Schwartz, the Democratic congressional candidate for the First District of Maryland, spoke at St. Paul’s Church in Oxford to […]
Diversity of Thought Promotes Creative Solutions by Maria Grant
One of the most valuable benefits of being a partner in a large international consulting firm is the ability to bring many different points of view to clients who are undertaking new initiatives or developing innovative strategies. We bring expertise in strategy and operations, human capital, technology, risk assurance, tax, audit, international considerations, and more. […]
Dan Schwartz Can Win. Find Out How Sun, Sept 27, in Oxford by Maria Grant
For many long years, the voice of the people of the First District of Maryland has not been heard in the U.S. House of Representatives. Our current congressman, Andy Harris, has been absent from the area for most of his years in Congress. Dan Schwartz is a strong advocate for the Eastern Shore. Now is […]
Exactly What Do You Stand For? By Maria Grant
I can understand changing your mind about how you feel about beets, oysters, soft-shelled crabs, okra, or caviar. (I used to love duck a L ’Orange until these adorable creatures began sashaying across my lawn every morning. Now duck is on my forbidden list.) But I can’t understand changing your mind about a person who […]
How Risky Are Your Decisions? by Maria Grant
Lately my conversations with friends have had a similar theme. Their talks go something like this: “When I was younger, I didn’t worry too much about making decisions about something fairly major because I thought if it doesn’t work out—if I make a mistake—no worries. I have time to change course. Now I don’t want […]
I Never Minded Paying My Fair Share of Taxes Until Now by Maria Grant
From an early age, I realized that I was one of the lucky ones. I grew up in a middle-class family. I was able to go to undergraduate and graduate school and found good jobs with benefits. I believed in paying my fair share of taxes so that the government could sustain and improve our […]
Still Outraged? Maybe Not So Much by Maria Grant
Actions that used to spark outrage and anger have now become business as usual. Don’t believe me? Let’s take a walk down memory lane to review a few incidents that drew public outrage in the past. Nixon used government agencies like the IRS and FBI to spy on his political enemies. (This is separate from […]
Still Outraged? Maybe Not So Much by Maria Grant
Actions that used to spark outrage and anger have now become business as usual. Don’t believe me? Let’s take a walk down memory lane to review a few incidents that drew public outrage in the past. Nixon used government agencies like the IRS and FBI to spy on his political enemies. (This is separate from […]
Summer Reading: A Little Slice of Heaven
There’s no better way to spend these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer than with a great book in hand, a glass of refreshing iced tea, and a comfortable reading chair. Here are six book suggestions to enhance the dog days of summer, reflect on your personal goals, and grapple with the human condition. The […]