Author: Walter Woodrick

I have seen a lot of sunsets in my 54 years. A few stick out in my mind. After a successful turkey hunt with my daughter, Whitney, the sun cast the entire sky in a tasteful orange that gently engraved in my mind the silhouette of her carrying her turkey in front of me. Another…

On Monday, June 10, NVDA, arguably the most important chip manufacturer in the artificial intelligence world since it manufactures the primary chip that all of the other companies need to produce “AI,” began trading after a 10-for-1 stock split.  Owners of 100 shares at $1,200 per share on the prior Friday looked at their accounts…

The championship rounds of the 124th U.S. Open golf tournament start today at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Future U.S. Open venues are booked around the country through the year 2051. That leaves plenty of time to get the local grounds looking good, right? Maybe the St. Joseph Bay Golf Club…

I don’t know who the decision makers are with regard to the days, weeks, or months we recognize, but aren’t you excited that somehow annuities made it on the list for national recognition – for an entire month! It’s 30 days of constant celebration in my office! (I am joking.) My wife, Wendy, teaches sixth…

Wendy and I love living in Gulf County – the pace, the people, and the proximity to water, recreation (golf and pickleball, of course!), family, and the things that attract family to come to the area to see us (or is it just to visit the area?).  While pace, people, and proximity are positive aspects,…

I love my home state, and I usually refer to it as “The Great State of Mississippi.” The mockingbird is the state bird, and it is beautiful – in color and in its musical mimicking of other birds and the sounds of insects and other creatures. Mockingbirds are also known to be extremely territorial when…

My wife and I are getting closer to breaking ground on our lot at 1203 Constitution Drive. We are thankful to the Lord for the opportunity to have a home on the water facing the breathtaking sunsets over St. Joe Bay. We are excited about living so close to town, having interesting neighbors, and having…

Thursday, May 2 is National Life Insurance Day – aren’t you excited? Have you been dying to celebrate it? Feel free to text me any of your own puns and plays on words to (850) 724-1369. This article may not apply to any of the healthy, intelligent, active, footloose and fancy-free people in Gulf/Franklin county…

Middle America is feeling the effects of rising tensions in the Middle East, uncertainty over the current state of inflation and its impact on interest rate policy, and the prospects for continued economic growth. I define Middle America as those persons who have enough money to care what happens to their portfolios and economic situation,…

Congratulations! Most of you have made it past the tax filing deadline. How did things go between you and Uncle Sam this year? Still stinging a little bit? When it does fade away, here are some thoughts for 2024 and beyond. If you got a big refund, consider reducing your withholdings so that you earn…