Thank you Sandy Shores for tagging me!  It is indeed an honor, coming from such a committed and professional Realtor.

There are many reasons I love our profession.  The most meaningful have little to do with the business aspects of real estate.  They are, however, what keeps my heart and soul in the business.

I love houses, and thanks to our profession I can know houses … all sorts of houses, especially old ones … where decades upon decades have left worn paths in the hardwood floors … where you can feel another time in history … where you can see a man’s hand in well worn wood … feel the homes soul … and be inspired or in awe or just take in the feeling lingering in the air.

Our profession has led me to discover first-hand, my town, my county, nearby counties and experience them in ways others cannot … invited into neighbors homes, learning about their humanity, their connections … their hopes.  And helping them even for a brief period in their lives to reach that next level of needs or that big dream. 

My job keeps me in touch with nature … the roads through mountains carved out centuries ago, winding through towns, villages, hamlets … opening into fields that meet the horizon or a hamlet that once had a reason for its location but now does not … suspended in time … when roads went around humanity and not through it … recognizing the preeminence of a man’s “castle.” 

And on a personal level, I love it because I can be as non-conforming as I choose in conforming to a standard of excellence within the profession and because all of life’s experiences and education serve me well.  The more I experience and know, the better I relate to people, the environment and my role in life.  Nothing is wasted in this business.

In closing, I tag …

Deborh Pearce … a very creative professional whose posts are reflective of her artistry, wonderful sense of humor and enjoyment of life.

Patrice Estess … a horse lover whom I truly admire because of her rescue efforts and the kindness and care she provides these wonderful animals. 

Teresa Berry … a  marketing maven with the coolest ideas, always presented in concise and easy-to-follow style.  That’s it she has style!  And I can almost smell the java brewing when I visit her blog :-