My wife is actually in Human Resources at CCBCC - they are a great organization with an excellent company culture!

The greatest cultural weakness of this city, in my view, is that the residents refuse to change and let go and embrace new things.

I like Grand Rapids: above average population growth, diversified and modernized economy and cultural depth in art and craft brewery scene which I think makes it desirable.

Rural Washington might be a bit different culturally than Texas!

Some banks will not like it that you changed professions and countries.If you keep searching you might be able to find someone who will do owner financing.Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.The move back and reverse culture shock are difficult. 

It's close to home, with many hospitals, burgeoning culture and arts scene, and commuter rail in the works.

It is so much more satisfying to drive than my Silverado single cab work truck or my wife's old Suzuki that had so many rattles it felt like some kind of chinese torture to drive it.

When the Japs have decided to take the same course the Europeans Chinese follow suit as well its a currency war.

My most recent kitchen was a chinese import knockdown called Fabuwood.

They only let things go at the auction that have chinese drywall.