Spring Is Coming Soon - 03/29/11 06:00 PM
SPRING IS COMING SOON 
 

Let's ignore the cold temps and think SPRING.  Yes, the calendar tells us it is spring, but the cold temperatures make us wonder which season it really is.  Since my crocuses retreated with the recent cold snap I put together this basket of silk flowers for my front porch.
 

 
 
Enjoy  . . .  Spring is coming soon

Soon . . .
 
Real Estate ClassesAlan Kells Schools of Real EstateMary Yonkers, instructorErie, PA
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Let's Try Belly Dancing: the Results Photos - 03/28/11 10:25 AM
Let's Try Belly Dancing:  the Results Photos
 
Let's have a Drum Roll, please, for results photos from
Friday FUN Day:  Let's Try . . . Belly Dancing
 
 
 
As promised pictures . . .
Lake Erie Belly Dancers and The Fleming School
Carla Fleming as emcee and dancer
Dead of Winter HAFLA 
 @
The Brewerie at Union Station 

Dancers of all ages

Carla, owner of The Fleming School
Alla, instructor
Prachi, dancer

I was tempted by buy but . . .

 
earrings, only for me 
I'll stick … (21 comments)

Friday FUN DAY: Let's Try . . . Belly Dancing in Erie, PA - 03/25/11 10:31 AM
Friday FUN Day:  Let's Try . . . Belly Dancing
 
Well, maybe we will just watch as Lake Erie Belly Dancers and 
The Fleming School present Dead of Winter HAFLA 
Saturday, March 26 The Brewerie at Union Station 
3:45 - 5:00 PM   Gothic Bellydance Workshop 
6:00 - 9:00  Belly Dance Hafla Show
The Fleming School    invites inquiries & welcomes new members

 
I am teaching Real Estate Fundamentals during the day, but Dave & I plan to have dinner at The Brewerie at Union Station and enjoy the Belly Dance Hafla … (20 comments)

BAM!! One Dead Groundhog Helps Me Win Award - 03/24/11 06:08 PM
BAM! One Dead Groundhog Helps Me Win Award
BAM!
One Dead Groundhog Helps Me Win Award in Toastmasters Table Topic Contest.  Noon-Timer Toastmasters Erie, PA
 
Today's Table Topic:  Signs of Spring  I waited my turn as other members got up to speak about Signs of Spring. 
Mary:  On Feb. 2nd we celebrated because Punxsutawaney Phil did not see his shadow hence predicting an early spring.  Yesterday I posted a Wanted Notice:  One Dead Groundhog Who Predicted Early Spring
Comments came from all directions including Myrl Jeffcoat's in Sacramento: "Currently, it is hailing, thundering and lightening outside my windows.  … (21 comments)

Mixed-Up Flower: Winter Cactus Blooms - 03/24/11 04:10 PM
Mixed-Up Flower:  Winter Cactus Blooms
 
Well, by now most of us are aware that Phil, the infamous groundhog from Punxsutawney, PA, screwed up his forecast for an early spring and sent most of North America back to winter-like weather. 
 
Even my winter cactus is blooming. 

Enjoy the beauty ~ it may be a long time before the daffodils and tulips bloom in Erie, PA. 
 
It may be cold in Erie, PA this weekend, but I will be teaching Real Estate Fundamentals.  Join me . . .
Real Estate ClassesAlan Kells Schools of Real EstateMary … (4 comments)

Wanted: One Dead Groundhog Who Predicted Early Spring - 03/23/11 11:05 AM
Wanted:  One Dead Groundhog Who Predicted Early Spring
but Delivered More Winter Weather
 

 

I even wrote a post on Feb. 2nd:   Thank You Punxsutawney PHIL
 
Phil, you did not deliver an early spring and now you have caused our weather to revert back to winter. 
YUK, YUK, YUK
 
Alan Kells Schools of Real EstateMary Yonkers, instructorErie, PA
 
 


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How Can I Help? - 03/22/11 12:23 PM
How Can I Help? 
 
        ????????
 
Are there days when even standing on your head isn't enough to satisfy some customers/clients?  Then your child or spouse ask you ONE more question?
 
 
 
 
Did you get up early so you could try to fit everything in and you still had a long 'To do' list when you collapsed into bed with your clothes on? 
Did you have dinner last night?  Yes, if you count the stale chips & half a candy bar dinner found in the car. 
 
Just as … (52 comments)

Edinboro University Offers Public Speaking Seminars - 03/20/11 12:46 PM
Edinboro University Offer Public Speaking Seminars presented by Frank Adamo
 
Feel Comfortable & Be Confident when Speaking in Public:  Presented by Frank Adamo @ Edinboro University in Erie, PA --The Porreco Center #5  Tuesdays, April 19-May 3, 2011  9:00-12:00 (three classes) 
Five Steps to Becoming an Effective Presenter:  Presented by Frank Adamo @ Edinboro University in Erie, PA --The Porreco Center #5  Thursdays, April 21-May 5, 2011  9:00-12:00 (three classes)
Social Networking Your Way to Success:  Presented by Frank Adamo @ Edinboro University in Erie, PA --The Porreco Center #7  Friday, April 29, 2011  9:00-4:00 (one class; lunch … (11 comments)

"Coq au Vin" a.k.a. Chicken with Wine Sauce - 03/19/11 10:01 AM
Homestyle Cooking with Mary:  "Coq au Vin" a.k.a. Chicken with Wine Sauce
 

While on a recent Royal Caribbean Cruise the dinner menu included 'Coq au Vin' with a tempting description so I tried it and loved it.  Seated at our table were two older ladies originally from France who encouraged me to write down their recipe for 'Coq au Vin'.
Try it ~ You'll love it!
 
 
I can't pronounce the words 'Coq au Vin' much less spell them w/o a little help, but I will tell you that 'Coq au Vin' is a winner.  Well, I must … (26 comments)

Friday FUN DAY - 03/18/11 10:54 AM
Friday FUN DAY 
Hooray, it is finally Friday!  But there is still one more work day. 
Let's begin our own revolution and declare Friday FUN DAY.  I will start by my Friday FUN DAY by joining the band . . .
 

San Juan, Puerto Rico
 

 
Are you committed to having fun while you work? Please consider, joining one of ActiveRain's newest groups, Do Not Worry ~ Today

Do Not Worry ~ Today
Have a Friday FUN DAY where ever you are today.
 
 
Real Estate ClassesAlan Kells Schools of Real … (29 comments)

Why Join Toastmasters? I Don't Want to Be Public Speaker, so What's Toastmasters Going to Do for Me? - 03/16/11 01:42 PM
Why Join Toastmasters?
I don't want to be a public speaker so what's Toastmasters going to do for me?  This is a question I hear all the time. So why do I recommend Toastmasters?
 
My answer:    Butterfly     Control
 
Yes, Butterfly Control. Do butterflies attack your stomach when you are meeting new clients?
How does your stomach react when you approach a FSBO (for sale by owner)   Competing for new listing?
What was your anxiety level before walking into a job interview?  Annual review?  Waiting for clients to respond to offer?
Do you look forward to attending … (12 comments)

Erie Area Toastmasters Contest - 03/14/11 10:48 AM
Erie Area Toastmasters Contest
Erie Area Toastmasters Contest:  Erie, PA Toastmasters Clubs will meet Monday, March 14, 2011 to compete in two categories:  International Speech and Evaluation.  FREE & open to public.
 
Erie Area Toastmasters Contest
Monday, March 14, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm
Keystone Business Center
3823 W. 12th Street (just west of Powell Ave.)Erie, PA 16505 
 
 
 
Speech contests are an important part of Toastmasters educational program.  They provide an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity for other Toastmasters to learn by observing proficient speakers. 
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Power of Nature Vs Nature's Beauty - 03/11/11 08:17 AM
Power of Nature Vs Nature's Beauty
 
Breaking News:  Yesterday the Weather Channel and news media relayed story after story of devasating floods, heavy snow, tornados across the country. 
 
Breaking News:  Today an 8.9 earthquake struck Japan and tsunami waves are racing across the Pacific.  I can only imagine what the people in Japan, Hawaii and the west coast are dealing with.
My yard is blanketed with snow again, but today I want to remember the beauty of Hawaii as I pray for everyone's safety. 
 
Nature's Beauty:  Here is collage of a few photos taken during … (15 comments)

Gain Confidence with Toastmasters Erie, PA - 03/09/11 05:25 PM
Gain Confidence with Toastmasters Noon-Timer Erie, PA 
Do butterflies attack your stomach before meeting with a new client?  Are you in competition with another agent or company?  Do you stumble over your words?  How do you handle the question about fees? 
 

Toastmasters Noon-Timer  will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation.  Toastmasters is the most efficent, enjoyable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate & express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You'll be more persuasive & confident when giving presentations one-on-one or to a … (38 comments)

More Fun with Picnik - 03/08/11 03:55 PM
 
More Fun with Picnik, and Today's Challenge:  Try Picnik.com w/o Becoming Frustrated  have allowed me to be more creative with the many photos I like to use in my posts.
 
C a r i b b e a n   F l o w e r s

Just what our winter weary souls want to see.  I included the bee for Silvia Duke, whose post was my inspiration.  Photography You Can Do in Your Backyard
 
Don't let technology keep you from enjoying your passion.  Use technology to enhance your passion.
 
Real Estate ClassesAlan Kells Schools of Real … (20 comments)

Learn More about ActiveRain via Free Webinar - 03/08/11 03:15 PM

Learn More about ActiveRain via Free Webinars
 
Would you like to know more about blogging?  Would you like more points?  More visibility?  Better results from your efforts? Well, did you know that ActiveRain University offers Webinars daily?                                                                                    
                              
  Webinars:  Introduction, SEO, Outside Blog, Outreach and Draft Review
 

 
Have you attended one recently?  I decided that it was time to go back to 'school' so I signed up for SEO webinar hosted by Steven Graham/ActiveRain staff. 
What a treat! 
Come join other AR members in class.  No need to wait for RainCamp … (6 comments)

Today's Challenge: Try Picnik.com w/o Becoming Frustrated - 03/08/11 10:48 AM
Thanks Cindy Westfall 
Recently Cindy Westfall posted 'How to edit photos using Picnik.com'.  
Not wanting to take the time or probably the real reason was that I didn't want to deal with my own lack of confidence in tech territory that day so I bookmarked Cindy's post. (Yes, I have lots of bookmarked posts that I never go back to.)
 
Today the sun is shining in Erie, PA and I decided that this was the day I would challenge myself to learn at least one thing about Picnik.com and here are not one, but two collages I … (17 comments)

Are You Coming to Dinner? - 03/07/11 05:08 PM
Are You Coming to Dinner?

 
 
There is room for one or two more at the Yonkers tonight.
Let's be creative with the salad.  Chilled green beans, tomato slices, red pepper, black olives, green scallions & grated carrot.  Optional:  Feta cheese or grated cheddar, bacon bits.  Drizzle with olive oil & balsamic vinegar. 
 

Boiled dinner
 
Your choice of meat:  ham, corn beef brisket
Corn beef brisket (tonight) Carrots Small red or yellow potatoes w/skins Baby onions  (Dave does not like, but I love baby onions) Cabbage Beef or vegetable broth Cover meat with broth; bring … (26 comments)

Winter's Beauty ~ Encore - 03/06/11 08:49 PM
Winter's Beauty ~ Encore
 
Yet another snow storm blanketed areas of the northeast overnight, but the stark beauty of the trees surpasses all dismay in spring's delayed arrival.  Just look at these pictures taken this afternoon.
 
Walk   in woods
Trout Run
Haven for deer
 
**   Another world
 
 Feed my birds
 
Uncover snowdrops
 
Footprints in snow
 
Winter's Beauty
When It Snows ~ Enjoy It
 
 
Real Estate ClassesAlan Kells Schools of Real EstateMary Yonkers, instructorErie, PA
 
 
 
 
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Small Signs of Spring: Snowdrops - 03/05/11 11:05 AM
Small Sign of Spring:  Snowdrops
 
Spring is really on its way.  Mother's advice:  look for the Snowdrops. 

 
 
Yes, Mother I found them at the base of tree.
 
Just a few days ago we had 10" of snow.
Some years the snowdrops bloom under a light snow.  
This year I forgot to look for them until Mother said to look for the snowdrops.  Thanks, Mother, you are always right.
 
 
 
Spring is coming. Spring is coming. Spring is coming.
 
Real Estate ClassesAlan Kells Schools of Real EstateMary Yonkers, instructorErie, PA
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Gift for My Almost Age-less Mother - 03/04/11 05:10 PM
Gift for My Almost Age-less Mother
 
What does my Almost  Age-less  mother of eighty-eight years need?  Mother (yes, we call her Mother) lives in assisted living facility where every physical and material need is taken care of.
    Not much 
 
What does my Almost  Age-less  mother of eighty-eight years want?
 
Not much
 
What brings a smile to Mother's face and lights up her life?
 
Friends, family, touch of home
 
Knock  Knock
 
Can you imagine me walking into a secure facility with hammer & nail in my purse to hang the wreath I … (26 comments)

Get Creative ~ Disconnect - 03/04/11 10:44 AM

Get C r e a t i v e ~ Disconnect 'Disconnect' from computer, phone, and TV.  No ActiveRain, no Facebook, no Twitter, no nothing?  Oh, no, how can I do that? 'Disconnect'  'Disconnect' 'Disconnect'  Yes, I used that word, 'Disconnect' again.  For those who depend on technology,  'Disconnect' is synonymous of a few four-letter words that I can't use in print.  Yesterday my brain failed me.  I was out of ideas for another ActiveRain post and just didn't feel like visiting on Facebook so I just Disconnected.  And what happened? C r e a t i ve Juices flowed … (20 comments)

Flooded Basement, but My Bridge Survived another Flood - 03/01/11 10:36 AM
Flooded Basement, but Bridge Survived
Spring Melt Means Trouble  told a tale of yet another Trout Run flood. 
Good news:  my bridge over Trout Run was still in place this morning. 
Bad news:  Section of the basement flooded--Dave's workshop & carpet leading into family room.
Good news:   This flood is not as bad as the last few times.  Yes, we have sump pump & French drains and once before we had to replace the carpet in family room.
 
More good news: The temperature plummeted last night so the melting stopped for the time being. 

 
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Mary Yonkers Erie/PA Real Estate

Erie, PA

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Howard Hanna/Alan Kells School of Real Estate

Address: 4248 West 12th Street, Erie, PA, 16505

Office Phone: (814) 833-1000

Cell Phone: (814) 881-7548

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