Buying a Home for Community not just a Monetary Investment. - 08/10/08 05:32 PM
Just before WW II ended My parents loaded everything they had on an old model T truck, departed from their childhood homes in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas and headed to Alaskan planning to take the ALCAN Highway and begin homesteading.  They ran out of money in North Idaho, found a job and 80 acres they could buy.  The land had an old barn my dad converted to a home. My parents worked hard to raise their five children in a community of small farmers who mostly also needed to hold down a part time blue collar job as a … (0 comments)

Walks bringing joyful connections. - 08/08/08 08:07 PM
What a Surprise, A Joyful reconnection.
Taking our usual stroll on the trail with our cocker spaniel Abby, my wife and I had a very pleasant surprise this week.  A boy pedaled quickly towards us with his little sister doing her best to keep pace and their parents pushied an empty stroller not far behind.  As the parents approached and I was about to speak my usual "Good evening," the father smiled broadly and warmly shook my hand while explaining, "Mr. Campbell! You were my fifth grade teacher!"
Living and working in the same community for 35 years I am often … (0 comments)

A Dog's Appetite - 08/05/08 08:05 PM
Cookies, I understand. And of course a dog can be lured by dog treats. Milk Bone relies on that. But pickles? And cantaloupe rind?
We used to have a neurotic Sheltie, Crissy. Poor Crissy never seemed to really believe that we loved her. In her sunset years she got confused and wandered into the street on a cold December night. Poor Crissy.
It was 2000 and our youngest daughter had already left for college. We knew another dog would tie us down, but I think my wife secretly yearned for someone to "baby" now that all the kids had grown and … (6 comments)

Snail mail woes. Yes, we were that stupid! - 08/04/08 08:30 PM
My wife Kathy is an excellent writer and she enjoys buying nice stationary and mailing notes to family and friends.  This morning she spent a  couple of  hours writing notes to a friend dying of cancer,  a note to our youngest daughter and notes to great grandmothers with pictures of our beautiful grandson.
Since we can see the mailbox from our home and we were going to be home all day she mailed the cards using our mailbox and put up the flag.  A few minutes after mailing the cards a couple of teens stole the mail while my wife was … (14 comments)

 
Helping seller and buyers understand the value of the land they buy or sell is my passion. My work as a real estate agent is fulfilling because I am passionate about negotiating value. Sellers, let me help you maximize the value of your land even if it is just a small front yard. Buyers I will help you find a place even in the middle of Lexington that can help your family build a wonderful home. Give me a chance to look at your home, your land, your garden and I will give you some great ideas on how you can enhance the presentation of your home with a very small budget.


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