Do You Watch Body Language? - 05/27/08 06:33 AM
Crossing your arms seems to be a worldwide body language symbol of defensiveness, according to communication and negotiation experts Gerard Nierenberg and Henry Calero in How to Read a Person Like a Book. Often, when people cross their arms during a conversation it can indicate that they've withdrawn from communicating and … (10 comments)
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It's Not Just A Three-Day Weekend - 05/23/08 02:35 PM
It's Not Just A Three-Day Weekend
On May 26, Memorial Day, pause, reflect, remember, and respect. This day is for honoring those who have died in our nation's service.
True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the … (1 comments)
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A Cop On the Take - 05/23/08 02:34 PM
Did you know that National Police Week is May 11-17 in the U.S. and Canada? In honor of all police officers, here's the definition of
A Cop On the Take
First he takes...the oath. Here's what else he takes:
He takes...it in stride when people call him "pig."
He … (3 comments)
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Would It Take a Brick to Get Your Attention? - 05/23/08 02:32 PM
Here's a great story that reminds us to slow down...and look around.
A young, successful executive named Josh was driving down a neighborhood street. He was talking on his cell phone and going a bit too fast in his brand-new, sleek, supercharged Jaguar XKR. Suddenly - WHUMP! A brick smashed into … (13 comments)
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Priced to Sit – or Priced to Sell? - 05/16/08 07:41 AM
Just a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might introduce to me.
Five years ago I helped Paul and Gloria purchase their first home. Now, with two children and a third on the way, they called and asked me to help them … (9 comments)
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Can There Be “Multiple Truths”? - 05/16/08 07:38 AM
There's an ancient Chinese proverb that says, "There are three truths: mine, yours, and the truth."
There are two sides to every story, and somewhere in between lies the real story - as the following illustrates:
At a gathering, two eight-year-old boys began arguing over the prize from a box of … (4 comments)
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When am I Happy to Not List a Home? - 05/15/08 07:26 AM
Here's a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might refer to me.
Recently a client called me with a problem. Rob had owned his townhouse for two years but the person sharing his monthly expenses had moved out. He decided to sell … (5 comments)
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What Can You Learn From Geese? - 05/15/08 07:24 AM
There's power in a gaggle of geese that you just don't find in a lone goose. For example:
Fact: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates lift for the bird following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if one goose flew … (6 comments)
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Katie and Ryan Find the Right Consultant - 05/13/08 06:29 AM
Here's a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might refer to me.
Katie and Ryan couldn't sell their home. A year had passed and the listing expired because their Realtor had listed their asking price too high. Katie and Ryan still wanted … (3 comments)
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Did You Label It Fragile? - 05/13/08 06:28 AM
I heard this story from a colleague and I thought I'd share it:
It was the seventh time in seven years he was moving. He'd lifted that red-and-green checkered couch up and down just too many times. This time around, he wasn't going to move a thing. A moving company would … (1 comments)
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Sell-It-Yourself Isn't for Everyone - 05/12/08 07:33 AM
Here's a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might refer to me.
Jack and Jessie were recently retired and ready to downsize from their four-bedroom home to a condo in a retirement community. They decided to sell their home themselves, and got … (1 comments)
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What’s Outside Your Window? - 05/11/08 09:13 AM
Here's a poignant reminder of what's important in life:
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. The other man had to spend all his time … (2 comments)
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No “Relocation Blues” for Scott and Daisy! - 05/11/08 06:52 AM
Here's a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might refer to me.
Six years ago I had the pleasure of helping Scott and Daisy purchase their first condominium, and two years ago I helped them buy a three-bedroom house. When Daisy called … (0 comments)
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What Did You Learn From Your Mother? - 05/11/08 06:47 AM
On the second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother's Day. The idea behind Mother's Day is for each of us to take the time to thank the person who brought us into this world and/or cared for us when we were young (and even when we're grownups).
A mother's love is … (1 comments)
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What, Exactly, Is a “Working Mom”? - 05/08/08 08:27 AM
If you go on the Internet and google the phrase "working mom" you get over 2,000,000 results, and those results take you to websites that offer everything from an invitation to share recipes for "disguising vegetables" to opportunities to debate the question, Do working moms make better moms? to blogs that … (6 comments)
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A Little Less Togetherness - 05/05/08 01:41 PM
Just a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might introduce to me.
When Jennifer and Rob lost their home to foreclosure, they and their toddler moved in with Don and Ellen, Jennifer's parents. Don and Ellen enjoyed having the kids and grandchild around, … (0 comments)
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What’s Your Favorite Childhood Tradition? - 05/05/08 01:36 PM
What's Your Favorite Childhood Tradition?
Some of the fondest memories of childhood are family traditions, celebrated year after year and passed on through the generations, often bringing about feelings of love and warmth, and often producing laughter.
Here are some traditions that may recall some fond memories:
The Wishing Piece: Some families scrub a … (0 comments)
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