2013 Spring newsletter

FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY

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.

Bruce Strenth, CFE

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

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Spring 2013 Newsletter of the FCIAAO