In Washington

Last Wednesday, I flew from Ottawa to Washington for the day. I've lost count how many times I've caught the 6:15 non-stop and returned on the 4:50 flight home. But even though the flights are somewhat routine these days, I never lose the sense of excitement and anticipation.
My mission this trip -- to visit the D.C. public school district to propose a feature in Washington Construction News. Yes, I own the monthly trade newspaper for Washington DC (along with similar publicatons in Ottawa, Toronto, Baltimore and Atlanta.)
The publishing venture certainly hasn't made me rich financially, though we are quite comfortable. But it certainly makes life more interesting. I get to see and experience things that keep me young at heart despite my 51-year-old body.
The U.S. business is possible because of NAFTA, technology (that reduces capital costs for publishing ventures), and a good degree of independent thinking. Again, here the perceived risk is much greater than the real risk.