the woodlands: Who Remembers YOU??? - 05/26/09 07:11 AM
I was inspired by a documentary on TV last night that showcased the life of Harlan Ellison, the writer of the original Star Trek series. His openness is profound - expressed both in anger and wisdom - so I started a little research. I found this quote:
"Like the wind crying endlessly through the universe, Time … (2 comments)
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the woodlands: Rejoice in the lessons of Memorial Day - 05/25/09 09:49 AM
When people are serving, life is no longer meaningless. John Gardner
Today, we honor those that gave the ultimate service to others. Not only do we take time to recognize their sacrifice and offer encouragement to those families that live on without those that we love...but we also can take what … (4 comments)
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the woodlands: Gardening promotes wisdom - 05/24/09 12:25 PM
One of the habits that I inherited from my father is the wisdom of keeping a garden.
Although my garden is tiny compared to average and super-teeny-weeny compared to the one kept by my parents, it still provides something for me that is hard to describe.
Sure, it is wonderful to … (58 comments)
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the woodlands: The Woodlands Wine & Food Week - May 26-31 - 05/21/09 02:18 PM
5th Annual Wine and Food Week 2009The Woodlands, TexasTuesday May 26th - Sunday, May 31stWith more than 40 events scheduled throughout the week, there is truly "something for everyone". This blog does not have enough space to cover all the events, so you are encouraged to visit www.WineandFoodWeek.com to learn … (0 comments)
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the woodlands: Sellers should demand - "Show me that you can write" - 05/16/09 01:21 PM
If you spend any time looking at the MLS, you know that many agents can't spell - much less craft a complete sentence or an accurate description of property they have listed.
Sellers have every right to demand that a prospective agent submit writing samples. After all, the listing agent is … (6 comments)
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the woodlands: Mom's Legacy - God Grant Us Peace - 05/10/09 06:57 PM
When I read Joe Pryor's tribute to his Mom, I was struck by the similarities of our experience. Just before his Mother's passing, he came to Houston to see his Mom in the hosptal. I live near The Woodlands, just north of Houston, and was in Oklahoma City at the time he … (4 comments)
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the woodlands: How does an economist become an expert??? - 05/07/09 06:25 PM
I just have a few minutes before I leave for an appointment, but I was reading a backlog of email when I came across this post in the Houston Business Journal: Economist: ‘Free-fall is over' Since I always love good news and share it with my client base, I hopped over … (2 comments)
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the woodlands: Social Media Seminar - Reporting what I learned - 04/22/09 10:04 PM
ll see how they respond.
Keep the feedback coming. If there is something in particular that interests you, let me know and I will either find an answer in my notes or see if I can get you an answer from all the wonderful techno-experts in my office here in The … (1 comments)
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the woodlands: So much to learn about social media - 04/21/09 10:41 AM
Today - I am off to a seminar to learn more about social media from "expert" Chris Brogan. I will drive a little over an hour to reach the hotel where he will be speaking.
It seems that so-called EXPERTS are showing up everywhere these days. I'm not yet convinced of … (38 comments)
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the woodlands: Is Social Media the new Gold Rush??? - 04/20/09 10:22 AM
Social Media Skills
Back in the day when hoards of people rushed to California to "Find Gold" many starved because they did not first learn the skills for panning the nuggets. Have you learned how to sift out all the time-wasting "worthless rocks" of chatter in social media to … (2 comments)
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the woodlands: Ike Lessons - Suffering is relative - 09/22/08 12:03 PM
Uncle Ike - I am suffering - Yeah right!
(This was written on September 15th, a few days after the storm on an old notebook computer powered by a noisy generator.)
Ordinarily, I would be suffering right now. I have no internet access...in fact, I do not have electricity other than what … (46 comments)
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the woodlands: IKE Lessons - Thank You God! - 09/22/08 06:35 AM
David knocked on my door about 10 minutes ago (This was Tuesday, September 16th) and asked if he could work cleaning all the small bits and pieces of tree scattered throughout my yard. It is certainly going to be a minimum of 3 hours of hard, hot work. He said he … (2 comments)
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the woodlands: Lessons from IKE! - 09/19/08 06:11 PM
When a change as drastic as the last week happens - it shifts our thinking! It helps us to become aware of what is important and how many lessons slip by us every day.
Earlier this week, when I was thinking more clearly, I wrote some blog posts on my semi-retired … (8 comments)
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the woodlands: Joe Vitale is asking for our help! - 09/11/08 02:01 PM
We have the power to influence the power of Ike! For those of you that are familiar with the Houston-Galveston area, you know that the storm threat is an ominous occurence. It would be easy for us to all sink into fear as we watch the highways fill with evacuees and … (0 comments)
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the woodlands: Zoot Suit Symphony - 08/17/08 10:14 PM
The Houston Symphony Invites you to The Woodlands Pavilion
Time travel to the era of the 1940s...swing dancing with the big bands to the tunes of such favorites as "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade" and many others. Michael Krajewski conducts the Houston Symphony with pre-show entertainment beginning at 7pm on … (1 comments)
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the woodlands: Is Independance worth $17 million? - 08/17/08 09:46 PM
The Woodlands Township is ready to issue $17 million in bonds
Several years ago, most of The Woodlands was destined to become a part of Houston. The residents, after seeing Kingwood become annexed, began seeking a way to avoid the same fate. After several trips to Austin for meetings with legistlators, … (0 comments)
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the woodlands: Survey Says - Texas Business Climate is Best! - 08/06/08 06:49 AM
Once again, Texas is best in the nation!!!
Texans have always seemed to think they are the best at everything and it is not always true. But this time the information comes from a New York-based firm by the name of Development Counsellors International.
When they asked 281 corporate executives … (0 comments)
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the woodlands: Flooding Possible Today - Hello Edouard! - 08/05/08 11:36 AM
Life Can Change Quickly on the Texas Gulf Coast!
Personal observances of hurricanes and tropical storms.
When I first moved to the Houston area from Dallas in 1979, I was amazed at how people react to any prediction of bad weather. The grocery stores always get swamped by panicked people who … (0 comments)
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the woodlands: Flood Fears???? Be Flood Smart!!! - 08/02/08 12:27 PM
Flooding is a real risk in the Greater Houston area
When I think back to June 2001, I can remember my own personal stories of struggle, fear, shock and disbelief as the entire area of the southeast Texas Gulf Coast had a real life experience of what it must have been … (0 comments)
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the woodlands: Houston area water - Clear as MUD!!!! - 07/31/08 05:35 PM
"What is a MUD and what does it have to do with me buying a home???"
This is one of the fun questions we get to answer when someone moves to the Greater Houston area. You see, most everything about real estate development is different here.
We don't have zoning. … (0 comments)
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