marriage: Forty years with the same women. Crazy? Yes!
- 06/18/11 01:53 PM
Forty years ago at the age of 21 years and 3 days old I married my first and only serious girlfriend. Kathy was only 19 and willing to marry a poor Idaho boy who was in the Army during Viet Nam. We stuffed our meager belongings into our diminuative Datsun pickup and coaxed it all the way to Fort Riley Kansas from North Idaho. Our marriage survived not only living the army life but also me teaching Kathy to drive that straight stick Datsun. On one occasion while jerking our way up a hill in Manhattan Kansas a police officer stopped … (2 comments)
marriage: Take the time to court before marrying.
- 12/09/08 12:37 PM
I just read Melissa Gant's rant against sellers who have caused great frustration and a readiness to fire them. I applaud Melissa for taking a stand and getting back to basics. However I think there are a few things we need to remind ourselves so that we don't work with sellers or buyers that take away our energy and self esteem. We won't need to fire our clients if we court them before we marry them. Here is how we should approach all of our potential clients. 1) Set the stage. Have an intitial consultation with all potential clients. In this market … (6 comments)
marriage: A wife or a dog? My wife wins handsdown!
- 11/18/08 01:22 PM
I just read a humorous post by Nancy Larsen about the value of having a dog as a friend. We have always had a dog and they do provide some fun and laughs.
However I am so thankful for the 37 years with my wife and here are just a few reasons why. 1) She gave me three children that I love dearly. My dog's gifts are hair, whine and feces. 2) Those children are now beginning to give me grandchildren. Being a grandparent is beyond description. The joy of watching and playing with Sam compared to playing fetch with … (6 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.
Forty years ago at the age of 21 years and 3 days old I married my first and only serious girlfriend. Kathy was only 19 and willing to marry a poor Idaho boy who was in the Army during Viet Nam. We stuffed our meager belongings into our diminuative Datsun pickup and coaxed it all the way to Fort Riley Kansas from North Idaho. Our marriage survived not only living the army life but also me teaching Kathy to drive that straight stick Datsun. On one occasion while jerking our way up a hill in Manhattan Kansas a police officer stopped … (2 comments)
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