Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. -Frederic Bastiat, French Economist (1801-1850) Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. -Ronald Reagan (1986) I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. -Will Rogers If you think health care is expensive … (21 comments)
minnesota: Minnesota Home Stager Report They said it - Part l
- 12/31/08 02:03 AM
This is the first in the series of quotes to start out your New Year with wit. The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. -Winston Churchill The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. -Mark Twain The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. -Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903) There is no distinctly Native American criminal class...save Congress. -Mark Twain … (2 comments)
minnesota: Are You Thankful?
- 11/30/08 01:28 PM
The early Americans were acutely aware that all they had was given to them by the hand of God. Whether they were in times of good and plenty or suffering through hardships, drought or war - they gave thanks to God for all that He provided and for all that He was. America's history is deeply rooted in faith in God. Many today are threatened by that faith. They want to rewrite history and downplay God as just one of many things that some people seem to take comfort in believing. After all they think there are many roads … (10 comments)
minnesota: What you can & can't take from a foreclosure home
- 11/22/08 01:52 PM
With more homes going into foreclosure in our area - the former owners think that they have a right to strip out any valuables. This is not the way it works legally and they are unknowingly setting themselves up for more problems. Not only are they stripping homes, they are actually vandalizing the homes upon leaving. Somehow they feel that by taking their frustrations with their lenders (or themselves) out on the home - they will gain something.
The following items are assets, fixtures that should not be removed from a home that is in … (11 comments)
minnesota: Staging Is Fashionable
- 11/02/08 02:49 PM
Staging is Fashionable This is not an article on how cool and hip staging is, but we stagers do think that. Rather I am focusing on the aspect of properly dressing a home. In the world of fashion for women, often the basic black cocktail length dress is touted as the ultimate in versatility. A basic well tailored men’s suit in a neutral color would fulfill the same role for men. With the basic piece such as the black dress, the addition of jewelry, heels, a crop jacket and a purse would form a complete outfit. … (21 comments)
minnesota: Getting Your Realtor's License? Are You Crazy?
- 10/27/08 09:25 AM
A few of you already know that I am in school once again and this time am taking Real Estate classes. I already knew a fair amount about real estate and am learning even more - amortization schedules, Minnesota laws, & government programs. My goal is to stage and sell my own listings and continue to stage for others, on a smaller scale. I want to work a little closer to home and will now be restricted mostly to Minnesota. I will still stage in Florida, but my daughter there will be taking over for the most part. I … (41 comments)
minnesota: Allison Lordbock Raising Funds for Children's Miracle Network
- 07/15/08 04:44 AM
Re$ale Design & Home Staging Partner - Allison Lordbock The Children’s Miracle Network was selected as the official national platform for the Miss America Organization. This partnership represents the first time in the 86-year history of the Miss America Organization that they have adopted such a program. The Children’s Miracle Network has had an 18-year history working with the Miss AmericaOrganization, with this newest initiative signifying a permanent and on-going relationship between the two.The new partnership will provide opportunities for the Miss America Organization to not only raise fundsand awareness for the 17 million children treated each year … (2 comments)
I am a home stager from the beautiful lakes area of Brainerd/Baxter Minnesota. My family consists of my hubby, Arthur and two daughters Ashley and Allison. As far as we can tell we are the only LORDBOCK's in the world. My husband was a BOCK and I was a LORD When we married, we decided to combine our names - making us the Lordbock family. It caused quite a stir at the time all those years back as … (11 comments)
minnesota: Minnesota Plan for our Future Forums
- 10/04/07 04:52 AM
On October 23, from 6-8 pm Cragun's Conference Center will be the site for the Region 5 Development "Plan for our Future" sesquecenntenial forum. Each of Minnesota's 87 counties will have a forum. These are planned for state residents to give their ideas for the future, as we are at the crossroads of Minnesota's 150th year. Many changes have occurred during those 150 years of statehood and Minnesota is ready for more. After the conclusion of all forums, the sesquicentennial commission will compile the given results into a blueprint for future leaders at all levels of government. An online survey … (0 comments)
minnesota: October is here and the air is clear!
- 10/02/07 11:47 AM
It was so nice to go out to eat on Sunday and not have to ask to sit in the non-smoking section of one of our favorite restaurants. They are all smoke free sections now. I passed through the bar area on the way to the restroom and did not have to hold my breath. I came out smelling like I did when I went in (hopefully good). No migraine headache and the food just seemed to taste better. A young couple sat in the bar area watching the TV and eating . They had their infant daughter in … (0 comments)
This is the last in the series of interesting quotes to start out your New Year with some wit.
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