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My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE:"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside -- I just finished cleaning!" My mother taught me RELIGION:"You better pray that will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL:"If you don't straighten up, I'm going … (9 comments)
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As I listened intently to the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado it occured to me that there were many life lessons I and others could apply to life & career. These lessons follow below.
I am re-opening my store Thursday. I am not sure I am ready, but I can hear my Dad say, get back to work. I had gone to spend time with my Dad. He has passed from my life into Gods arms and I will miss him greatly. My Dad was a quiet … (1 comments)
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 
As professionals in the field of Real Estate, each one of us has had to break through our barriers! 
It seems that as time goes on, we get busier and busier, and we lose ourselves and forget about what is really important in our lives. We get so into the hussle and bussle, and next thing we know, we are in our mid forties or more, and wondering where it … (11 comments)
I want honor my adopted Dad, Dan Woodworth, today. I have known him for 12 years, since I was 18 years old.
I just finished reading a great book, The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews. It was a great book, a short read with a lot of valuable and timeless lessons for life and for real estate. So, I thought I would share five reads (that have something to do with real estate). … (0 comments)
I coach my son's little league team and unfortunately we are not very good. I guess the draft Gods were not looking down upon us. The kids are 9 and 10 year olds, and they really are a blast to coach.
Join Us On Saturday, June 14, 2008
Yeasterday while sitting at church, we sang a song that I had not heard in a long time. It is called "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" and while this is important to us in our own daily walk through this world, there is a song that came to mind as I … (31 comments)
What a great turnout for the debut of Salsa Nights at the Dance Theatre of Lynchburg! After a successful demonstration of Salsa dancing at Liberty University's Multicultural Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn Select,
Thought I would pass this ON.... Enjoy 
The Manchester Office of Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty held their Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Holly Oaks, Manchester, NJ, yesterday. Now, last year I had arrived about an hour after scheduled start time and the event was all but over, so this year I made sure I arrived early enough … (1 comments)
Did you know that there are 56 different swimming holes located in Tennessee ?With winter fading and the spring and summer sun just around the corner waiting to show us it's brilliance, the time for outdoor fun, adventure and swimming is just around the corner. 
As many of us North & Central Florida know, this weekend is the beginning of the annual Bike Week festivities in Daytona Beach.My guy & I rode down yesterday to spend some time checking out all the cool bikes and funky people at Destination Daytona, which is Bruce Rossmeyer's new mega-dealership … (4 comments)
My childhood neighborhood was full of wonderful places and things that were attractive and fascinating to a kid - only a block from the tracks and the sand piles. I don't know why they were so inviting, but all the kids had to go there. 
Any real estate professional can tell you the three most important factors in determining the value of real estate are location, location, and location.Any successful real estate professional will tell you the three most important factors in determining the success of a real estate professional are relationships, relationships, and relationships.The lessons … (3 comments)
The stars were out in full force that night, and as the air became tinged with just a hint of winter - our noses longed for the smell of logs burning in the fireplace... It's hard to justify having an indoor fireplace with daytime temps hovering at over 70 around Christmas … (27 comments)
We took the kids to a restaurant today for lunch after church, and although this particular place has been a mainstay for the Crouch family for awhile and my wife was excited about going there, today's experience was lackluster at best. I will probably devote an entire post to this later in … (92 comments)
I teach classical guitar lessons part time, and one thing that I have noticed is that for some students, I have to repeat myself two, three, or maybe even four different lessons for something that I am saying to sink-in. Finally if I repeat myself loud enough, often enough and long … (7 comments)
It is news when a man bites a dog, not when a dog bites a man, but what about when a dog shoots a man?This story must go down in the "amazing but true" category. A hunter in Iowa is recovering after he was shot in the leg at close range … (17 comments)
"The marksman hitteth the mark partly by pulling, partly by letting go."~ Egyptian proverbREADY, AIM... RELEASE!Life is full of dualities. This is often how understanding comes to us - we learn what something is by what it is not. We're familiar with maxims that tell us there are always two sides … (2 comments)
In the June article, http://activerain.com/blogsview/132063/Argentine-Tango-in-Kelowna I told of my longtime dream and how Argentine Tango had come right to my front door!
We had our granite counter tops placed, and waited for the epoxy to dry. During this time our Granite Company coordinated to bring out the back splashes for Monday. 
So, I thought that I would post something to think about in what most of us consider a bad market.
1 “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”2 “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected. 3 "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As … (25 comments)
New Mexico is a thoroughly horse-friendly state, and offers horse owners loads of options for their breeding, training and boarding needs.Listed below are some of the wonderful facilities available for horse training, lessons and boarding in the Land of Enchantment.
When I first started in real estate over 14 years ago, my mentor was a fairly young lady with about 5 years of experience under her belt. She took me under her wing and taught me many valuable lessons about the wonderful world of real estate. I looked up to her … (8 comments)
Enhancing the value of Real Estate in Hawthorn Woods Illinois - the Hawthorn Woods new swimming pool off Midlothian Road is scheduled to open in June!The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center, funded wholly by developer donations, will feature a six-lane, 25-yard competition pool, and a separate diving well having a one and … (0 comments)
I am close to hitting my one year mark in this profession. It has been an exciting year with many challenges that have come up. As I look back, I can see several areas where it really would have been nice to have a few helpful hints along the way. Ultimately, … (61 comments)
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I am Connecting.....just read and you'll understand. My husband is a long time fan of the great Willie Nelson. For Christmas I picked up a little book written by Willie Nelson called the Tao of Willie Nelson-A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart. Willie makes this autobiography a book … (6 comments)
I HAVE A DREAM...
This is the day before Thanksgiving actully. I've been busy working here at my home/office. Yes, that is work! Getting my calendars ready to send out to family and friends alike. Hoping to drum up some business. Slow now, due to the holidays, but Spring is "just around the corner!". 
I've never really thought of Wendy's as a repository of higher learning. As a matter of fact, before a week ago I never thought about Wendy's at all. My grandson loves the place so I took him there and I discovered their baked potatoes. Now I'm obsessed. Sure I can make them at … (7 comments)
Home Inspections at their best can save buyers (and sellers) a lot of headache and frustration. A good home inspector will test the outlets and check for gas leaks and make sure there aren't any leaks coming from those old pipes in the basement. And by catching problems, and potential … (3 comments)