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personal life: Talking About Blogging – What an Honor in San Diego!! - 05/29/12 07:52 PM
Talking About Blogging – What an Honor in San Diego!!
I am honored to have been asked to present 2 talks on blogging with Wordpress at the SDAR (San Diego Association of REALTORS) Expo at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center at 500 Hotel Circle North in San Diego tomorrow, May 30, 2012.
I almost never pass up an opportunity to talk with fellow agents who are interested in learning more about blogging. After all, it has been a keen interest of mine for 6 years and a critical part of my marketing and business plan since … (8 comments)
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personal life: A Visual Tour of Washington, DC May 2012 - Fun, Food, Friends, Memories & Real Estate - 05/22/12 12:52 PM
A Visual Tour of Washington, DC in May 2012 - Fun, Food, Friends, Memories and Real Estate I spent 4 whirlwind days in Washington, DC last week for the Mid-Year Council of Residential Specialist (CRS) meetings, a series of legislative/educational committee meetings with national and regional leadership - I'm on the National Educational Forum committee.
It was 4 days of fun, food, friends, memories and real estate!
I suppose it's possible to have a bad meal in DC but I can't say I have.
I highly recommend Sette Osteria at 1666 Connecticut Avenue. I ate there twice!! Bistro Bistro and Bistro du Coin … (23 comments)
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personal life: The Birth of a Jamaican Rum Wedding Cake - 05/01/12 05:47 PM
The Birth of a Jamaican Rum Wedding Cake
We celebrated our younger daughter’s wedding this past weekend. It was a wonderful celebration of family and close friends from around the country.
One highlight was the Jamaican wedding cake, with a taste of Appleton rum as would be appropriate.
The creation of this masterpiece took several weeks, beginning with soaking the fruit (raisins, currents and plums) in red wine and rum and then pureed. That took a couple of weeks (in San Francisco, by the way). The majority of the makings of the cake came from Jamaica … (16 comments)
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personal life: Kudos to the Carlsbad Cardiovascular Disease Foundation – The 5 K Run/Walk for Life was a Huge Success - 04/15/12 09:36 PM
Kudos to the Carlsbad Cardiovascular Disease Foundation – The 5 K Run/Walk for Life in San Diego was a Huge Success
Kudos are due the Carlsbad Cardiovascular Disease Foundation for the 5 K Run/Walk for Life at Seaport Village in Downtown San Diego today which was a Huge Success.
There were lots of runners and walkers, plenty of funds raised for a wonderful cause, dozens of volunteers who believe in helping, many health fair vendors, and a very special thank you to Malinda Engerer, Executive Director, Nancy Kelly, Director of Programs and Major Gifts, and Sandra Zeitzew, Non-profit Consultant, for organizing … (12 comments)
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personal life: Blog Topics I Write About and Don’t - 03/04/12 07:39 PM
Blog Topics I Write About and Don’t
I believe most blog writers have topics they like to write about, and those they don’t.
A recent article by Richard Weisser, “Sorry, I don’t Comment on Posts About…” got me thinking about my own posts, and what I like, and don’t like, to write about. Read it – it’s a good one!
I enjoy writing about many things, but most of my favorite topics are related to the community I live and nearby areas. These include dining and shopping options, local fairs and festivals, concerts, tourist attractions, things to do … (9 comments)
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personal life: Carlsbad Arts – Mosaic Glass Surf Board Exhibit Featuring Cherrie LaPorte - Opening Night was February 29, 2012 - 03/01/12 02:33 PM
Carlsbad Arts – Mosaic Glass Surf Board Exhibit Featuring Cherrie LaPorte Opening Night was February 29, 2012
February 29, 2012 was a special day, the Opening Night Reception for a wonderful mosaic glass surfboard collection by the well-known glass artist and owner of the Glass Ranch in Escondido, CHERRIE LA PORTE at CATCH Restaurant in Carlsbad Village.
MOSAIC GLASS SURFBOARDS
The exhibit is up from the 29th until March 6 and the surfboards are available for purchase (read and see more about Cherrie’s surfboard collection, her love of this project, and her inspiration for using used surfboards, her … (13 comments)
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personal life: A Visit to Kilauea Lighthouse in Kaua’i, Hawaii - 01/03/12 10:31 AM
A Visit to Kilauea Lighthouse in Kaua’i, Hawaii
We spent an amazing 5 days in Kaua’i for my birthday in early November – I am still enjoying looking at the photos.
Coming from New England, I am a big lighthouse fan. After all they are all over the place there, particularly in Maine and on Cape Cod.
Lighthouses are not so common here on the Left Coast, but we enjoyed a visit to Point Reyes north of San Francisco a couple of year ago to see that lighthouse (photo to the right).
It is amazing … (12 comments)
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personal life: The End of Christmas Day, and I'm Pooped - 12/26/11 12:04 AM
The End of Christmas Day, and I'm Pooped Man oh man, it’s been a tough day.
So much to do. Presents to unwrap, food to cook (smoke tri tip, grilled salmon with dill mustard sauce, roasted cauliflower with raisins, breadcrumbs and capers, sautéed asparagus in garlic and truffle oil), family to enjoy, especially that grand-daughter getting exposed to her first Christmas. You can guess who the center of attention was! There must be at least 200 photos and few vids and the night is not over.
Hard to believe Christmas has come and almost gone, and there wasn’t even any time … (29 comments)
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personal life: The Festival of Trees Charitable Benefit in Sedona Arizona December 2011 - 12/10/11 06:10 PM
The Festival of Trees Charitable Benefit in Sedona Arizona December 2011
On a recent trip to Sedona we have the opportunity to see the Festival of Trees at the popular Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in the heart of town.
The Festival of Trees featured 40 gorgeous trees decorated by local artists and area organizations in the La Sala de los Milagros Ballroom at the Tlaquepaque Village, a unique Southwestern-style shopping area of 40+ shops and galleries that oozes charm, especially at this time of year. It was snowing while we were there – a shock to the system … (7 comments)
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personal life: A Visit to Wiamea Canyon on Kaua’i, Hawai’i - 11/07/11 09:49 PM
A Visit to Wiamea Canyon on Kaua’i, Hawai’i
One of the many highlights of our trip to Kaua’i was a visit to the Wiamea Canyon, nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
And rightly so.
Wiamea Canyon is about 3500 feet deep, so not quite as impressive as the Grand Canyon, nor is it as wide or long. But Wiamea Canyon views are absolutely spectacular with amazing colors and distant waterfalls, especially in the sunlight. And depending on where you are you can see the ocean about 10 miles away as well. The drive up the … (11 comments)
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personal life: Good Morning, This is Your Wake-up Call - 11/04/11 02:25 AM
Good Morning, This is Your Wake-up Call Getting a wake-up call when traveling on business is often essential.
Getting one on vacation is not always on the agenda.
But here on Kauai one doesn’t have a choice.
Kauai is riddled with chickens, everywhere. Along the road, in the parks, in fields, in parking lots at the shopping centers, and at our hotel along the ocean.
The roosters, it seems, take their job very seriously.
Whether it’s competition because there are so many, or just because, they start VERY early in the morning and tend to make it their duty to … (19 comments)
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personal life: Colors of Fall in Southern California - 11/01/11 12:39 AM
I still marvel at the fall changes we see and feel here in Southern California, even after being here for 6 years.
Lots of people said that the weather is aways the same in California, which of course if far from the truth. The seasonal changes, including fall, are not nearly as dramatic as we experienced during my 20 years in the Boston area, but changes they are nonetheless.
In addition to the changes in the tree colors, we also had lots of flowers, some of which tend to bloom more in the fall, like the Bird of Paradise. And … (15 comments)
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personal life: Need a New Septic? You Might Need a Perc Test - 10/13/11 10:30 PM
Need a New Septic? You Might Need a Perc Test
A perc test, or more formally Percolation Test, is used to determine the soil absorption rate for a septic drain or “leach” field.
If you need to build a septic system, or have a new one for your property (perhaps in a different area) you will need to have a perc test done.
The perc test will allow the septic company to determine where to put the leach field for the septic system, as well as determine how big it must be based on the drainage.
I … (4 comments)
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personal life: Goodbye, Blackberry - It’s Been a Blast - 10/06/11 01:44 PM
Goodbye, Blackberry - It’s Been a Blast
Yesterday was a momentous day, for me at least.
Blackberry and I parted ways, after years of dating (and several partners), since 2002 I think. I considered myself a hardened “Crackberry” user but apparently that was not the case.
Or I found the strength, with encouragement from others, to break the habit.
Easing myself out of the relationship wasn’t that hard, in the final moments once the decision was made, but getting to the point of saying “time to say goodbye Blackberry” took a while.
Admittedly I have … (34 comments)
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personal life: Inspiration with Perspiration - 09/24/11 12:54 PM
On a recent visit to Lake Tahoe we took a long hike by Emerald Bay on one of the more popular hiking trails in the Lake Tahoe area (at least according to the guide books). More on that later.
It was a moderate hike, and fairly warm, so the hike up hill to Eagle Lake (a vertical rise of about 1000 feet) generated some perspiration. But the views were spectacular of the mountains, Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay, pine trees and the falls, and more than worth the physical effort.
Taking along a camera, for me, always generates inspiration for enjoying … (13 comments)
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personal life: A Visit to Lake Tahoe California - 09/23/11 01:02 PM
A Visit to Lake Tahoe, California I just returned from a several day visit to Lake Tahoe, California (well, Nevada, too), my first. It was pretty impressive.
Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in North America, and the water is supposedly very pure, although environmentalists are finding that is changing rapidly. The Lake also never freezes, which is pretty impressive given how cold it gets there in the winter and with the amount of snow.
The views of the mountains, pine trees and of course the lake are incredible, and best enjoyed by a drive around the lake which … (12 comments)
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personal life: When You Pay Discount You Fly Discount - 07/25/11 09:59 PM
When You Pay Discount You Fly Discount I took a discount airline on one of my 6 recent East Coast trips. Never again.
I learned that when you pay discount, you fly discount. I won’t get into the issues with checking in.
This had to be the most physically cramped plane I have ever flown…and I have been in many. And it was visibly old and tired in many ways. A 1 hour flight would have been 1 thing; almost 6 hours was quite another.
The fare was pretty good – in fact the best I could find for my schedule, … (20 comments)
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personal life: The Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester PA - 06/24/11 08:26 PM
The Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester PA The Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester PA is an amazing place.
While the thought of hospice is not necessarily a pleasant one, knowing there is a place where a loved one can go to be as comfortable as possible in their final days is tremendously reassuring. And I know from recent personal experience that the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester is a wonderful place for someone who is dying, and for family members.
I cannot imagine doing the kind of work that the Neighborhood Hospice staff does 24 hours a day, but I can … (12 comments)
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personal life: Giant Magnolia Flower - West Chester PA - 06/19/11 10:27 PM
Giant Magnolia Flower - West Chester PA I would swear this is the sort of thing you would find in a rain forest.
Of course I've never been so what do I know.
But I can imagine.
Spending time here in the country outside Philadelphia (Marshallton, outside West Chester, to be exact) at my Mom's has been an eye opener in terms of some of the plantings she has.
It was pretty cool to be able to capture a whole series of photos of this amazing flower (well, it's a bit tree actually) from bud to open blossom and after the petals … (19 comments)
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personal life: Does Your Pronunciation Give You Away as an Outsider? - 06/19/11 09:17 AM
Does Your Pronunciation Give You Away as an Outsider? No doubt there are certain words that indicate someone is a local, or one who has lived there for some time.
Words like grinders, hoagies and subs are one good example.
Pop, tonic and soda are another.
"You betcha" is common in Minnesota, as are bars (not the places where you drink but a food) and hot dishes, otherwise known as casseroles in other areas.
I've lived in a number of different areas where community names are pronounced a certain way, and those not in the know can immediately be branded as … (21 comments)
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