with a haunting refrain.

Walking or driving in either Sacramento or Reno becomes an enlightening experience. Both neighborhoods were constructed within the past 5 years. Yet, one can already see the blight of neglect making serious impact on the infra-structure.

Gates on the gated community are left ajar, victims of inadequate maintenance and the roadways are becoming pot holed and bumpy with small green plants poking their heads up through the cracks.

The drive for profit has left its wreckage behind in its path. Vans punctuate the streets with messages of substandard roofing, wiring inadequacies and shoddy fencing.

Hmm! Who shall pay this piper? Bankruptcy beacons even the largest of builders and buyers are left with trash cans filled with empty warranties and empty promises.

Dare I mention the foreclosure signs or the for sale signs that proliferate the landscape?

Brave New World, roll on!

Y'all take care hear?