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Retire to Nature

Many health professionals and magazines speak about the mental and physical benefits of being involved in nature.  In the Portland Metro area, we are blessed to be surrounded by hundreds of natural green spaces.  From our neighborhood wetland to Forest Park, it is fairly easy to get a quick glimpse of wildlife and florae in our corner of the...

The Opportunity Behind President Obama’s 2011 Budget Proposal

The President announced a $3.7 trillion budget proposal on Monday.  In an effort to rein in spending, his pitch includes cuts to hundreds of domestic programs.  There are many that will argue back-and-forth about which entities should be cut (cutback) and which one’s shouldn’t.  The reality is, however, that these programs aren’t even a major...

Should Wal-Mart and Other Public Companies Be Involved In Nature Preservation?

In early December, Wal-Mart announced that they would be helping preserve an additional 218,000 acres in four states this year for wildlife habitat, recreation, and to maintain a sustainable forestry operation. Now this is all part of Wal-Mart’s Acres for America program that was a pledge to protect one acre of conservation land for every acre...

Why Do You Love Nature?

As a child, I grew up in rural Washington County not far from the Tualatin River.  Many hours were spent fishing in the river, hiking in the woods, and battling fictitious enemy soldiers with my trusty BB gun.  The open country was always present and I was free to roam.  I was happy! A contrasting lifestyle change took place when I moved to downtown...

Welcome to My New Blog

Charitable Cause Investing Blog Burnside Capital is an investment management firm that specializes in helping retired individuals become more active in retirement and assists them to enhance their experiences in working with a charitable cause or organization. When it comes to charitable causes, we are especially proud to be involved in entities that...