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2010
"KNICK-KNACK PADDYWHACK-GIVE THE DOG A BONE-THIS OLD MAN CAME ROLLING HOME" Now, how does verse TWO go? And, What has it got to do with Real Estate? This song gets into your mind, and won't let go... In verse ONE, this old man played "Knick-Knack Paddywhack on my THUMB" and is reminded that th...
11/25/2010
"KNICK-KNACK-PADDYWHACK, GIVE THE DOG A BONE--THIS OLD MAN CAME ROLLING HOME" Start singing that old song, and you'll be humming it all day long. Do you ever get something on your mind, and it won't go away--it won't give you peace of mind? Well, I began signing this song with a couple of my gr...
11/24/2010
DO YOU PUT OFF GETTING SIGNATURES ON THE BUYER'S REPRESENTATION LETTER? Or, do you make it a rule to get the "paperwork" out of the way before taking on passengers? Are you "matter-of-fact" or "apologetic" in approaching the subject? Do you have clear & concise BENEFITS for the Buyer when you b...
11/19/2010
DOES THAT "FEEL GOOD" LETTER REALLY MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD? If you have ever faced a disgusted and dissappointed seller, saying "You told us they were approved! What happened?" Did your reply begin with a mouthful of "W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W... WELL, I ASSUMED..." Then, did you become speechless...apol...
11/19/2010
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OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: Circles Do you give much thought to circles? When I was in the seventh grade, I won a prize at the Tennessee State Fair. It was a box of witty/wise sayings, and the one that has always stayed with me, said 'Blessed are they that run around in circles, for they shal...
11/12/2010
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OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: Imagination Meet the typical four year old boy...this is Mr. Imagination, and I love him. Adventure should be his middle name, and he makes the ENIGIZER Bunny look like a broken toy!!! He is 100% Grade A BOY!!! He loves to play T-ball, football, dress up as a sold...
11/12/2010
OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: That Which is Close to the Heart!!! Obviously, I love my grand-daughter--I love all three grand-daughters; and I get to re-live my joys through six little boy! THEY ARE WHAT IS CLOSE TO MY HEART. Evelyn (a/k/a Sweet P) adores animals, and this is only one of scores...
11/12/2010
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How Was Your Veterans Day? Was it just a day that you found the Bank was closed, or some Government Office Building? Was it much of an inconvenience? Did you grumble? Did you wonder why all the fuss? Let me tell you a little of my Veteran's day: First thing this morning, I called a friend (Re...
11/11/2010
OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD we can learn many TRUTHS, and come to see ourselveves in a most honest way. It can be a very eye-opening experience, a moment for memories, or it can bring a real meaning to the words of Robert Burns, when he said, "O' the gift HE gives to...
11/10/2010
OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: My Motivation is Simple--Let's talk about Dogs. In particular, Bullet (not Roy Roger's Bullet--mine). Bullet was just another dog someone had dumped--he adopted me. He was a mix of German Shepherd, Chow and Collie, but he was pure-bred "man's best friend! I was alwa...
11/08/2010
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