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Who Is Active Fran...The Title Man???

I once read an article that claimed that the best way to define something or someone is by stating what they ARE NOT!!!

So, in an attempt to get you to know me better (If you don't know me already after reading all 360 of my posts), I will tell you who and what I AM NOT!

First of all, I don't Twitter...I'm a Rainer, and only a Rainer...I don't facebook, my space, or other blog...Oh, I've signed on to such sites, but you won't find me there...I'm not a blogger that happens to be in Title Insurance...I'm a Title guy that happens to 'blog'...I'm all for 'The Rain' and faithful to Active Rain...in fact, throw in some sunshine and you'll see my rainbow!!!

Secondly, I'm a WYSIWYG guy...a simple guy...dedicated to my family, profession, and everyone else in my sphere of influence! I have one home phone number, a cell phone number, a work phone number...all of which are published...no airs...I'm not better than anyone else, but I stay at the top of my industry!!!

I don't do drugs...never did...I don't have a drinking habit...I've quit smoking 2 or 3 times...

I'm proud of my Italian/American heritage, so I have a lot of opinions and emotions...which I try to channel into virtue instead of vice!!!

I love good food, but I try to eat to live rather than live to eat...but I do carry a few extra pounds...just so I can throw my weight around, if necessary!!!

I'm a sinner, and need to be redeemed and forgiven daily...I know Jesus died only once for all my sins, although I sin daily by either commission or omission...but that's 'good news' because it was for people just such as me that He came to begin with! The weak, the unrighteous, the sinner, the sick, the downtrodden, the lowly, etc...In prayer, I'm reminded of my constant need for HIM in my life...

If I can help one person with what I know or have at my disposal, I will without counting the cost!!!

I'm not always happy, but I know Joy when I see it and revel in it!!!

I believe in the ten commandments but try to live my life according to the two Great Commandments that Jesus gave us...Love God, and Love Neighbor!

'Doing without' is not an imposition, but a blessing and a joy!!!

I don't understand how any man with daughters, (and I have three of them), can be sexist...nor any woman with sons for that matter!

My tremendous sense of humor serves me well, but I abhor self-deprecating jokes or humor that denigrates women, marriage, races or ethnic groups!

E-mail is great, but I will not forward any 'chain letter' type messages no matter how pious or holy they seem!!! Take note!

I believe cleanliness is next to Godliness, but I'm not an obsessive compulsive hand washer...some germs help build immunities!!!

I like to sleep and I like to work...but I can do without either if I'm fishing, reading, traveling, or blogging!

Now you know a little bit more about me...the more you get to know me the more I'll grow on you!!!

Posted by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ on 05/05/2008 08:09 PM

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22 Comments on Who Is Active Fran...The Title Man???

Active Fran? I know that guy.

He's one of my all time Favorites here!

05/05/2008 08:31 PM

by Mike Mueller (Patagonia Finance)

Fran, I liked your post . But, I especially liked the fact that you "are proud of your Italian/American Heritage and that you have a lot of opinions and emotions".... Ditto! ( I know McCartney doesn't sound Italian at all, but I married a Irish man!!)

05/05/2008 08:32 PM

by Owensboro KY Real Estate Specialist Vickie McCartney Broker,ASP,ABR (Home Realty GMAC Real Estate Owensboro Kentucky)

Mike: Thanks for the uplifting comment!

Vickie: If you're stubborn and hard headed, you're probably Italian!!! :^)

Thanks, Fran

05/05/2008 08:36 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Fran...good way to describe yourself...I may have to use that in the future.

Oh, by the way...I think you hit right on in your description form what I know!

05/05/2008 08:42 PM

by William Feela Whispering Pines Realty (Whispering Pines Realty)

William,

Bluntly brief but benign blogger's bio!!! Thanks, Fran

05/05/2008 08:56 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Fran, cool post! Your description of yourself sort of hits it on the nose!

05/05/2008 09:11 PM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

Thanks Fran! I am glad we know a little more about you...You forgot to mention your love for mowing though...

05/05/2008 09:48 PM

by Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Real Estate ,Coldwell Banker Chicora (Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate)

Hey Fran

I am sure glad I stumbled on your blog- It is great! I look forward to reading it everyday. As I suspected before I read this blog about "Who you are"- You are a very likeable, honest and all around good guy, with a strong faith and great attitude. Oh and I forgot.... tremendous creativity to come up with the blogs- Like I said you are a natural born writer.

05/05/2008 10:00 PM

by Barbara Carter (Exit Realty Services)

Patricia: Thanks for stopping by!!!

Jeremy: After my 3rd cut this year, my love has 'cooled' a bit!!! :)

Barbara: I try to keep it focused and entertaining!!! :)

Thanks, Fran

05/05/2008 11:02 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Hey Fran~Thanks for rounding out the information about yourself. We should all be so open.

05/05/2008 11:07 PM

by DOUG FRITCHIE-Silver Legacy Properties,Inc.

Doug,

Nah, the 'round guy' is Rich Jacobson...I'm the square, old guy, with the red shirt!!! :^) Thanks, Fran

05/05/2008 11:10 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Fran, It's always nice to know more about a person! I am glad I met you here in the Rain!

05/05/2008 11:38 PM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

I like to sleep and I like to work...but I can do without either if I'm fishing, reading, traveling, or blogging!

I couldn't have said it better myself. Great post, Fran. I knew you were a good man!

05/06/2008 02:12 AM

by Fairbanks Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS - 907.699.6024 - )

I agree with Mueller, I'm a big Fran Fan!!!

05/06/2008 05:20 AM

by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Active Fran, thanks for sharing another little sliver of your life and personality. I'd have to say that I already knew or at least guessed most of these things about you.

Arriverderci!

05/06/2008 05:43 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Roberta: Goes both ways!!! :)

Jesse: Not always good...always likeable!!! :^)

Jason: You just like sarcasm whenever and wherever you see it!!! :^)

Brian: I guess I'm so predictable!!!

Thanks, Fran

05/06/2008 07:30 AM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Oh....I knew all that LOL! I have signed to a few...and put up a few posts...but loyalty remains with AR too. How can one compare to this place I can't imagine. There is no copycatting either. This is original...the one and only and I love it here. i do have a couple of outside blogs and it helps get my posts around...but still...I'm with you on this subject.

05/06/2008 05:31 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally,

You can tell who the loyal Rainers are!!! Thanks, Fran

05/06/2008 07:11 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

And I know one thing you left off (I'm sure there are many), you are not a fan of joint ventures. ;o)

05/07/2008 05:26 PM

by Greg Knowles Santa Barbara Ca. (Lawyers Title Co.)

Greg,

Right...even 'supposed' RESPA compliant ones!!! :) Thanks, Fran

05/07/2008 07:58 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

Fran, you ought to post this on in the MEME group, since you're giving some personal insight into yourself...

05/08/2008 05:54 PM

by Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Professional (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)

Brian,

I've done a couple of memes already...I'm memed out!!! :) Thanks, Fran

05/08/2008 07:08 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

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