Around the 'PUDDLE' ~ Week in Review #7 ~ 12/19/06 - 12/25/06 - 12/26/06 11:49 AM
First, let me start by wishing everyone here on Active Rain a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope all have had, and are having, a joyous holiday! Following the previous AR posters whose turn it was to do the "Week in Review" was no easy chore, I can assure you. Talk about reading … (72 comments)
Christmas Merriment and Memories......... - 12/24/06 09:16 AM
My sisters and I grew up in the Air Force, and as such, we lived in scattered places all over the country. My earliest memories of tracking Santa are from when we lived in Idaho, on Mountain Home Air Force Base. We used to be able to turn on the TV … (28 comments)
Welcome to the 'Hood - Portsmouth's New Library!! - 12/18/06 05:32 PM
We've got a brand NEW Library here in Portsmouth, and it just opened this morning!! It is just a beautiful building, both inside and out. The landscaping still has to be done, and that will be taken care of in the spring. Even without that, it's gorgeous! I took this picture this weekend … (9 comments)
Sweet Treats - Special Clients - 12/17/06 08:20 PM
I had a really special day today with some first-time buyer clients of mine that I've been working with for about 3 weeks. They're a young couple, soon to be married, and they're alot of fun to work with. She owns her own catering business, and also works as a chef … (7 comments)
MEMED??? I've been "Memed"!! - 12/16/06 09:46 PM
MEMED?? What the heck is that??? I read about this "meme" thing on Mary McKnight's blog, and just thought it was something that was going on in the outer world of blogging. But I see it's now made it's way here into the rain puddles of Active Rain. I've been tagged by none … (20 comments)
America's SMARTEST Cities - Is Your City Listed? - 12/16/06 09:27 AM
Forbes Magazine just released their list of the smartest cities in America, and this time around, Boulder Colorado took the top honors. Boulder stood out not necessarily because the University of Colorado is there, but because Boulder makes great effort in making their city "sticky", keeping college graduates in the area, … (28 comments)
Christmas Decorations Abound!! - 12/15/06 02:50 PM
It sure is looking festive around my area this year! I noticed on Thanksgiving night this year, many homes were already starting to show off their Christmas and holiday decorations. I don't really remember them showing up that early in the past. This is a home in my area that really goes … (12 comments)
Magical Mistletoe - 12/13/06 01:34 PM
Have you ever wondered about mistletoe - where it comes from, how it came to have the romantic magic it does? I saw a bunch of it for sale somewhere recently around Portsmouth, and I got to wondering how a plant like that evolved into something with the magical powers that mistletoe symbolizes. Did you … (16 comments)
Wreaths Across America - 12/12/06 10:35 AM
Fifteen years ago, a couple by the name of Merrill and Karen Worcester, owners of the Worcester Wreath Company, began donating wreaths for the Arlington Cemetery. Back then, they were the leftover wreaths that they had that were still fresh. He didn't want them to go to waste, so he began sending them … (14 comments)
The New Year and Beyond - Goals - 12/11/06 03:35 PM
I've been reading a number of articles and websites lately about goal setting, how to go about it and what goals should entail. I must profess, I have never been one to do written goals. I just, apparently, go along and do my job and live my life, and things usually … (15 comments)
Best NH Businesses to Work For - 12/07/06 03:40 PM
Business NH Magazine recently released their "Best Companies to Work For" list in New Hampshire. Each year they put out a list of those employers who are considered the best to work for in NH, based on how employees are treated, recognized and valued for their contributions. Two Seacoast area companies made … (7 comments)
Holiday Happenings on the Seacoast! - 12/07/06 02:30 PM
We don't have any snow here in the coastal areas of New Hampshire, but we are most assuredly in the holiday spirit!! We've got lots of things to do here, for both residents and visitors alike. The 9th Annual Holiday Home Tour is this Sunday, December 10th, from 4-8pm. This is a wonderful … (7 comments)
A Little Effort, Some Simple Words, A Small Reward! - 12/05/06 07:59 PM
I had a voice mail message yesterday from an agent I didn't know from outside my area. She wanted to show one of my listings in Newmarket NH, which I was thrilled to hear! Well, in the middle of the night, I woke up and realized I'd never called her back. … (39 comments)
So Far to Go, So Much to Learn........ (Realty Blogging Review #3) - 12/05/06 06:42 AM
This has been one of the BEST books for my business that I have picked up in a good long time! I joined Active Rain a few months ago, having no real idea what the heck this thing called "blogging" was, and boy, have I learned ALOT since then!! I have only … (28 comments)
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