Crane: Remember customer service?

I am a good and loyal customer. If I receive a good product or service at a fair price from a retailer, vendor, or contractor, I keep coming back for more.

Crane: A tale of two ‘Landos

Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1,000 Lakes. In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs, a cluster of kingdoms grew, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families from around the world.My first trip to Orlando was in 1974.

Crane: Big win/win on Winn Way

Raising a child with special needs and cognitive delays teaches you to appreciate better—and find cause for celebration in—the many small victories of daily life.

Crane: Leadership means making tough calls

“I find it impossible to keep it from naturally spreading thro’ the whole Army… necessity not only authorizes but seems to require the measure.”

Crane: ICE not so nice

Thankfully, I was warm and dry at home this past weekend as a winter storm threatened trees, limbs, and power lines across much of our nation.

Crane: Allies, adversaries, and assets

As a young man, I was blessed to have a grandmother who took an interest in my education. Mary L. Crane read almost constantly. Her office and home were covered with books and magazines, tabbed for re-reading, and highlighted for the appreciation of more important passages.

Crane: I stand with Greenland

As chronicled in the Sagas of Icelanders, Norwegian sailors (often called Vikings) founded two small colonies near the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, Canada, and a second site in southwestern Newfoundland.Archaeological sites centuries later place these early settlements and the attempted colony...

Crane: Dine out more, or prepare to eat in

With the cold and flu season in full force, it seems complicated to believe the start of the global Covid pandemic is now more than five years in the rearview. The pandemic impacted economies worldwide, and almost every industry sustained injury, though some more than others.

Crane: So thankful, so blessed

As 2025 began, I marveled at — among other things — still being here.Due to a few of my life choices along the way, I wasn’t entirely expecting to live this long, thinking that a jealous husband or overzealous political supporter of any number of those I have opposed might take me out early.Yet,...

Crane: Cryptocurrency’s kryptonite

Here’s a story of the high-flying funny money that flew too close to the sun … and then ...There are times in life when a moment crystallizes in your mind, and increasingly, at least for me, you can anticipate when the latest hot topic is about to jump the Shark.My father is an astute businessman...