Colorful Figure in the History of Los Gatos - 07/28/07 10:54 AM
The town of Los Gatos enjoys interesting architecture and an equally fascinating history that really impresses upon its residents the unique character of the area. One of the more colorful individuals was the inordinately surprising Charley Parkhurst, a stagecoach driver with a secret kept 'til death. (This is not the same person … (9 comments)
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Project Blogger Voting: Vote for CARE! - 07/26/07 06:25 PM
As it has been said several times, in many ways, everyone who's participated in Project Blogger is "a winner". We've all learned a ton, made friends here, and grown as people and as bloggers. My Live in Los Gatos Blog is vastly improved over where it was on April 1st of … (4 comments)
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Sick of Junk Calls and Junk Mail?? Here are Some Tips - 07/23/07 12:18 PM
Today on my Live in Los Gatos blog, I shared three ways in which you can seriously cut down on phone solicitations and junk mail. These are not going to absolutely stop all intrusions but it will help a lot. The tips included at Live in Los Gatos are ones I've … (11 comments)
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Bloggers Connect: Meet after Beer and Bloggers for Supper?? - 07/19/07 11:28 PM
July 31st is coming up fast and I know that I'll be seeing several of you at Bloggers Connect on August 1st and the reception the night before on July 31st. I'm thinking we should do some sort of dinner after the reception on July 31st. What do you say?I live … (20 comments)
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Fun things to do this weekend in and near Los Gatos - 07/19/07 09:17 PM
Looking for something to do? Los Gatos has a lot going on this weekend, and much of it's free! From a Harry Potter party at Border's in Old Town to 4 free music concerts, you have your pick without spending a dime. Not constrained? There's even more. If you'd like a … (1 comments)
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Post Project Blogger: Finding the Balance, Looking for Normal - 07/18/07 11:32 PM
Months ago, I told my real estate coach, Joeann Fossland, that I really wanted to learn how to blog effectively for real estate. As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for! Seriously, I could not be happier. By hook and by crook, Joeann introduced me to Frances Flynn Thorsen. … (16 comments)
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Shopping in Downtown Los Gatos: Unique, Boutique Clothing Store - 07/18/07 04:43 PM
Last week, my daugher and I had the pleasure of patronizing an apparel store in downtown Los Gatos. We were in search of clothes for my 16 year old to wear to a family wedding next month. Naturally, my idea of "what to wear" to a Church wedding & evening reception and … (4 comments)
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Week 13 Judging is In - 07/16/07 07:28 PM
I was waiting for Caleb or someone else to publish this, but it's been 2 1/2 hours so I will. Pat Kitano, who's one of the mentors in this contest (though gone "inactive" - he and London really haven't been participating for weeks) did the judging for week 13. That said, … (0 comments)
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Project Blogger: A Loose End - the Budget. . . And Moving On, Not Moving Away - 07/15/07 12:17 PM
Today's the final day of the Project Blogger Contest, so a lot of the apprentices (and some of the mentors) are looking for some kind of closure as they wind down the efforts that will "count" in the competition. This is not goodbye! For most of us apprentices, it's more like … (11 comments)
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Internet Safety Article to Share - 07/13/07 09:00 PM
The International Herald Tribune is an excellent news source and today's online news carried an article I wanted to share with the Active Rain family: New research suggests Internet safety focus should not be on personal info. What a huge change from past advice!I have teens and am not super paranoid … (8 comments)
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Get to know the historic Edelen District of Los Gatos! - 07/12/07 04:43 PM
If you love tree-lined residential neighborhoods with comfortably large Queen Anne Victorian homes, visiting the Edelen District of Los Gatos is a must-see! Located just a few steps from the charming Old Town area, this area was first developed in the late 1800s and remains one of the true gems of … (2 comments)
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What do you have to share (on Active Rain)? - 07/12/07 12:37 AM
Joeann Fossland is my real estate coach, and a few months back, she quoted someone to me, saying "for every person you meet, there's something you have to give that person, and something you can receive from him or her" - or words to that effect. (I'm sorry that I don't … (13 comments)
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A New Blog: Haunted Real Estate - 07/09/07 11:01 PM
When Frances Flynn Thorsen and I first connected about Project Blogger, she asked me if I wouldn't like to do a blog on Haunted Real Estate since I already had a web page devoted to that topic. I really wasn't ready to do that - I just collected the stories. "How … (8 comments)
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Relocating to Los Gatos? A few tips... - 07/07/07 11:34 PM
Los Gatos has been drawing people to itself for a variety of reasons since the early 1800s. The town got help in a 1905 British medical journal that asserted that Los Gatos was second only to a place in Egypt as having the most healthful climate around. And in 1924, the … (3 comments)
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Do you have plans for life after Real Estate? Do you have an Exit Strategy? - 07/05/07 11:10 PM
Before kids, and before real estate, I was a teacher. To be precise, I was a religious educator in Catholic high schools. I loved my job - I got to help kids to learn to think, to process important stuff, and hopefully to grow as people. It was fun to have … (47 comments)
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Los Gatos: How's the Market? Read Here! - 07/05/07 05:05 PM
Statewide, California sales are way off from a year ago. This is true for the Silicon Valley area generally too (mostly comprised of places near San Jose in Santa Clara County). But what about Los Gatos?The Cats seems to be holding its own. It is a mild buyer's market overall, but … (0 comments)
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End of the Road: From Portland to Ashland and Home to Los Gatos - 07/04/07 02:03 PM
At my Live in Los Gatos blog, I wrote a 3 part series on my family's recent trek to the beautiful Northwest... Part 1 detailed the trip to and in/around Spokane. Part 2 recounted our fabulous time in Seattle. And Part 3, today's entry, relayed our experiences in Portland and Ashland, … (2 comments)
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Tip For the Day, Sellers and Agents: Google the Name - 07/04/07 12:26 PM
A few minutes ago, I was reading Jackie Colson-Miller's excellent post, The Power of Google...and An Unusual Name. I started writing a response and realized it was too, too long to be on someone else's entry. It had gotten me thinking about something I do and something I teach that I … (12 comments)
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Unpacking the Road Trip, Part 2: Seattle, The Emerald City - 07/03/07 01:38 PM
My family and I enjoyed a 10 day road trip in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, visiting Spokane, Seattle, Portland, and Ashland in late June. In my Live in Los Gatos Blog, I share our experiences and reflect back on how these areas are similar to, and different from, our home of … (2 comments)
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Roadtrip: Good to Go, Good to be Home - 07/03/07 12:27 AM
A couple of days ago we returned from a 10 day road trip to the Pacific Northwest. I'm always ready to take a trip (well, almost always ready), and by the end, I'm usually ready to be home. Travelling reminds me that homes are not all as outrageously priced as they … (9 comments)
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