Imagine hands across America with each person holding onto  one another with honesty and integrity.  People of America that is not an imagination.  We as a group, however small, can make a difference in stimulating our local communities.  Take Danny Cottrell, for an example.  Mr. Cottrell is a pharmacist in a Brewton, Alabama.  One day, a few weeks ago, he called in his employees for a meeting.  You can imagine how they each thought they were probably going to lose their job.   (Brewton ,Alabama is a small town.)  If only we could have seen their faces when Mr. Cottrell handed each of his full time employees $700.00 and $300.00 to his part time employees all in $2.00 bills which was a total of $16,000.  He asked them to give 15% to charity and to spend the remaining money in their small town of Brewton, Al to help the local business there.  Mr. Danny Cottrell  gave $2.00 bills because it would be a way for him and  local business to see how the money was circulating back into the town.  Yes, local business saw the $2.00 bills circulating back into their community.  Thank you Mr. Danny Cottrell for making a difference in your community and Country.

Jay Leno was on the View today and he is volunteering his time in Detroit, Michigan for a free show with free parking to the citizens there.  Imagine how this is going to impact lives.  That community is hurting and it is a blessing for them to be able to go and enjoy great comedy to relieve some of the stress that is upon them.   Thank You Mr. Jay Leno for your contribution to our great Country 

One person can make a difference! Those that have, can help stimulate their own communities and those, like me, that don't have the cash, can donate time, skills, and labor free of charge to their local community.  It is time for all of us to stand up and do something. The people  of America will get our economy back on track.  Don't wait for the government to do what you can do for yourself.  Remember what President Kennedy said "Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country

While we have been having some wonderful warm weather in Pensacola Florida, we are having a burr of a cold spell.  Thursday night there is an expected low of 23 degrees with a high in the 50's.  On Friday we will be having a high in the upper 40's with a low of around 20 degrees.  Baby it is extremely cold here for us that are use to having mild temperatures.  Just want all you in the Pensacola Florida area and by the way anywhere else that is freezing, to take special care of your pets, the elderly and make sure that you winterize your home and car.  And as a post note...........please, please be careful of those space heaters!!  There have been way too many homes that have caught on fire where the space heater was to blame. 

This open letter is for all my sellers in the Pensacola, Florida area.  Thank you for putting your trust in me.  I realize that you could have chosen any Realtor in the area to assist you in the selling of your home, but you chose me.  Please know that I am actively working each day to bring you a qualified buyer. 

The Real Estate market has had its ups and downs just as other things in our economy. I have people ask me all the time..."when will the market pick up?"  I tell them that I am not able to predict the future and if I could...........I would be in the stock market speculating on that.  Real Estate is local, you can not judge our market by California's, Arizona, or the like.  I personally, have been busy since December.   If the buyers are waiting for some sort of bottom, they very well may lose out on great opportunities as the rates are the lowest in 50 years and that they have so much inventory to choose from.  I hope they will not be waiting on the fence and miss out.

To all my sellers:  Thank you for allowing me to be your Real Estate agent of choice.

On the early morning of January 4th in rural Houston County right outside of Dothan, Alabama, there was an abundance of chirping in the air.  I got up and went to the window and was amazed at all the robins in flight.  After all isn't this winter or do robins do this as a norm.  I don't know.  All I do know is that I was at a peaceful place in time.  A time to reflect on days already past and to realize that there is more to life than I ever thought possible.  Is this God's way of getting my attention to slow down to embrace all of the beauty around me?  Some people would tell you that there is no such thing as a free lunch.  I do beg to differ.  This scenery was free to me and no one wanted anything from me.  Please take time to enjoy those things that are important to you.  Life is good!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I was blessed to be able to go to Dothan Alabama to see some of my family.  I left the day before and the traffic was not bad.  I had a phone call from my son, who lives in the Orlando area.  My daughter inlaw had to have surgery, which was planned, but there were minor complications.  She ended up staying in the hospital a day longer.  My son needed my help and as all you Mom's know.........when children need you, you come a running. 

Needless to say, I had my little dog, Missi with me in Alabama, so I had to travel back to Pensacola, Florida on Saturday to make arrangements for her.  The drive to Pensacola was great.....hardly any traffic on that day.   Well, Sunday I was packed and ready to head to Orlando.  I got on the road around 12:30 that day and everything was going smoothly until I got outside of Tallahassee Florida.  There was, indeed, a lot of traffic.  Traffic came to a standstill on the middle of Interstate 10.  Man, was I ever frustrated.  We traveled about 30 miles per hour until the exit for Lake City.  In fact, the traffic was so bad that I had my window down and the guy next to be rolled his down and we chit chatted for a while.........we both knew that it was going to be one of those days. 

Ok, on southward to 75.  I thought to myself....this will be good now that I am away from that traffic.  WRONG!  Traffic was just as bad here.  I finally arrived here 11 p.m on Sunday night. 

It is good to be here.  I am loving taking care of my family and especially getting some quality time with Brendan, my grandson. I will be leaving here on Saturday and hopefully the traffic will not be as bad going home as it was coming down. 

There has been a second reported case of West Nile Virus in the Pensacola Florida area.  Mosquitoes have been horrible so please try and stay safe.  Make sure you have your local Escambia County Mosquito Control spray your neighborhoods.  There are a few things that you can do yourself to stay protected.  Remove all standing water in your yard, pick up trash, where long sleeve shirts and spray you and your family with a repellant or just get the wipes and wipe down your little ones.  It is better to be safe than sorry and don't forget to call the Escambia County Mosquito Control.

No kidding!  In today's Pensacola News Journal it stated that a man was attacked by a cleaver.

A code enforcement officer was called to a home in Pensacola and the man living there came out and attacked him with a meat cleaver.  The code enforcement officer was not seriously hurt.  However, he was taken to a local hospital.  Just goes to show you that there are some really mixed up people out there.  I hope all of you will take the necessary precautions for a safe and friendly day on the job.

Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes oh my!!!  We are all fine here in Pensacola Florida.  We had a lot of wind and rain and numerous tornadoes.  None of the tornadoes touched down as far as I know.  I was getting my early morning coffee at Circle K and the lady there told me she watched as 5, yes, 5 tornadoes passed by the store.  Thankfully none of those touched down. 

Now that Gustav is gone, we are watching Hannah and the dreaded IKE.  I might be a little concerned about Ike.  It is the Hurricane season and I will be glad when it is over. 

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home in Quail Run Subdivision.  This home features a built in aquarium for your enjoyment.  With approximately 1755 square feet that is a formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, living room, family room and a peaceful haven in the back yard.  This home is priced at $160,000

Buyers are you looking for that special home.  Come take a look at 4420 La Mirage in beautiful Northeast Pensacola, Florida.  This spanish/mediterranean style home is gorgeous.  The gardens in the backyard are a sight to behold.  There are apple trees, lemon, pear, and plum trees.  This is a must see.  This home has had only one owner and it shows. Priced at $229,900