American carnage. That’s what former President Donald Trump once promised to stop when he took office in 2017.

Commercial rents continue to increase throughout Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale in a substantial way over the past several years. Clearly, it has become more difficult for aspiring entrepreneurs to open and create solid successes with businesses on Wilton Drive.

Last night I tried to pull in my stomach where the surgeon had made one of five incisions a month ago. I had spinal fusions from L3 to S1. It’s a painful operation and a challenging recovery, but I’m making progress daily due in no small part to laughing with Ray.

The other night, I caught a Lyft from Pompano to Wilton Manors. Almost immediately, the driver exclaimed, “Oh my God, I just kicked a guy out for being mean to me and telling me everything I believe is wrong!”