murrieta real estate: Coffee, Tea Or Pastries? - Temecula Tea House - 03/18/09 01:53 PM
It's heartening to see new businesses become established and successful. Diane Walden called me yesterday to invite me to take a look at the California Tea & Coffee Brewery. Laura and I dropped in this morning, met Diane and her husband Vern and checked it out. Wonderful smells hit your … (14 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Lunch With Joey Aszterbaum - We Love Pho! - 03/17/09 12:18 PM
Joey Aszterbaum is a great guy. I'm fortunate enough to live close enough to him that it's easy for us to visit. I attend his monthly Real Agent Help breakfasts as often as I can. We went to Pho Hoa in Murrieta yesterday. We had a great visit, discussed the economy, … (8 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Happy St. Patty's Day - Growin' Of The Green - 03/17/09 11:30 AM
I thought I'd take you on a tour of my newly planted veggie garden. Lots of green to share with you on a sunny St. Patrick's Day in Southern California. I'll bring you back in a few months and we'll see how big everything has gotten.
Murrieta Real Estate … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: The Jason McKay Scholarship Fund - 03/13/09 05:38 PM
Two years ago, the Esperanza Fire claimed the lives of five Riverside County firefighters. After the tragedy of losing those five brave men, the news got worse when investigators learned the blaze was set intentionally. This week, a man was convicted of setting that blaze (I won't name him, … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: It Might As Well Be Spring - 03/07/09 06:09 PM
The calendar may say winter, but signs of spring are popping up all over Southern California. These are peach and nectarine blossoms in bloom in my back yard. As I drive around the Temecula Valley, the roadsides are awash with gold and yellow wildflowers. The strawberry stands are … (25 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Giving Birth - And A Cry For Help - 03/04/09 07:14 PM
I'm the proud papa of a new website. It's called lenscapes. I have threatened promised to do a website devoted to my photography for way too long. They say getting started is the hardest part... well, I got started. So stop by, take it for a test drive, kick … (11 comments)
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murrieta real estate: I Love My Calendar Cat - 02/07/09 12:13 PM
Animal Friends of The Valleys is a wonderful organization that provides services for our four legged (and some winged) friends. A few years ago, I adopted the light of my life, Domino, a black and white tuxedo kitty. Last year I submitted his photo for their annual calendar. Guess … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: What I Did (And Learned) On My Winter Vacation - 02/07/09 11:54 AM
Each January for the past seven years, a group of die-hard Little Feat fans have headed for Negril, Jamaica to hear their favorite band perform on the beach. As you might imagine, when you put several hundred people with a shared interest together, strong friendships develop. Not only have I … (10 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards Weighs In On The Bailout - 02/05/09 04:45 PM
I met Maryann Edwards a few years ago when she was a member of the Temecula City Council and I was board chairman of The Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS. She was always a great guest speaker and she is now doing a tremendous job as Temecula's mayor. … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: George, The Olive Man - 02/05/09 04:17 PM
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the farmers market in Old Town Temecula. Laura and I try to stop by every Saturday morning when we're in town. During our visits, we've grown to know George Petrou and look forward to stopping by his booth. George is … (4 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Resolutions Are For Wimps - I'm Setting Goals - 01/03/09 06:24 PM
There's nothing wrong with the idea of making New Year's resolutions. The problem is, for the most part, they just don't work. If you want to accomplish something, make it a goal and put it in writing. Your goals need to be clearly definable and attainable. They should be … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: They Say It's My Birthday (It's Your Birthday, Too - Yeah!) - 12/30/08 01:34 PM
A few weeks back I got a message from my good friends Carl & Ceil Winters:
Howdy my friend way out in California. However, we still consider you 1/2 Texan so it is time to write your own Birthday Blog. This willl be time for you to shine and … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Christmas In Baja - In Search Of The World's Biggest Bottle Of Tequila - 12/28/08 03:20 PM
Fresh tortillas on Christmas day at El Nido restaurant in Rosarito Beach. I have been visiting Rosarito for more than twenty years now, and ate at El Nido the first time I visited. This was Laura's first trip south of Tijuana, so there were many places I was anxious … (26 comments)
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murrieta real estate: A Young Boy Believes - Yes, Tom, There IS A Santa Claus - 12/20/08 06:42 PM
Isn't this the best time of year? I Love seeing the faces of young people, as they take in the sights and sounds of the season, and get perhaps their first glimpse of Santa.
Friends and neighbors gathered at our house last night for a little bit of Christmas cheer, … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Riverside's Festival Of Lights - Behold The Glory Of The Season (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 12/08/08 09:07 AM
Each year at this time downtown Riverside is turned into a winter wonderland. At the heart of it all is the historic Mission Inn. This is where U.S. presidents come to stay when they visit. When Laura and I went Wednesday evening, we strolled the streets soaking up the … (41 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Making A Gift & Making A Difference - 12/07/08 06:57 PM
It's no secret that charities are really feeling the pinch this year. Missy Caulk wrote an excellent post on it:
Good Search, You Search We Give
My sister has always been one who would rather a gift be given in her name than to her directly. This year she … (14 comments)
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murrieta real estate: For This I Am Grateful - 11/27/08 11:33 AM
If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, 'thank you,' that would suffice." - Meister Eckhart
Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year. I love practicing gratitude and sharing the day with friends and family. This has been a challenging year to say the … (21 comments)
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murrieta real estate: 24th Annual Temecula Valley Women's Club Wine Country Holiday Home Tour - 11/22/08 05:07 PM
The seasons are changing and it's finally beginning to feel like autumn in the Temecula Valley. Every year at this time the Temecula Valley Woman's Club hosts its annual Holiday Home Tour. This year the homes selected were in the wine country . Laura and I decided to tour … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Lake Elsinore Main Street - Don't Hate Me For Making You Hungry! - 11/18/08 06:13 PM
Southwest Riverside Country is so full of hidden treasures. Take a stroll down Main Street and you'll discover some of the best restaurants and shops in the county. Rusticana, Raviolis!, Flour Fusion, and Guadalajara can all be found on the same side of the street in the same block.
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murrieta real estate: On The Eve of the Most Important Election in Decades - Tell Em About The Dream - 11/03/08 07:04 PM
I'm proud to call Laura Vecchione my friend. We met last week when she was in Murrieta to mix her new song, Tell Em About The Dream. I heard a rough mix Wednesday, received the final mix Friday and this morning she sent me the video.
"This is a … (3 comments)
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