My father was a Pilot/Navigator at March Air Force Base, CA so we lived in Riverside where I was born.
I remember attending Madison Elementary School. My mother would drive me to school in the morning and come back at noon and pick me up. We had a big blue and white Pontiac and I loved to stand outside and watch for our car to pull in the parking lot. Sometimes my dad would be on TDY so he would come to pick me up … (10 comments)
real estate: Redlands Unified School District BUS SAFETY..Parents, Drivers, Teachers, & Students
- 08/25/11 07:43 PM
School Bus Safety Redlands Unified School District BUS SAFETYCalifornia's best kept secret? - The Yellow School BusThe Yellow School Bus Transportation is the safest, most economical and friendly method of transporting California's school children. According to the National Safety Council in 1996,Yellow School Buses were: 172 times safer than your family automobile 8 times safer than passenger trains 8 times safer than scheduled airlines 4 times safer than transit buses 4 times safer than intercity busesThe Department of Transportation requires many additional safety features be built into school buses which are not found on any other vehicle, either public or … (2 comments)
Meet Gidget, a wired hair terrier who was abandoned at one of my REO properties. She weighed about 4 lbs and that was after I had had her a week and then took her to the vet for her shots. I thought she was about 2 months old but found out later she was 4 months old. The vet told me that Gidget was very lucky to have found you (me) as she would not have lived much longer; she was starving to death. He could tell from her breath and it took about 2 months before her breath … (16 comments)
real estate: Martin Luther King Monument Unveiled in Washington DC
- 08/22/11 09:12 AM
August 28, 2011 Unveiling of MLK Monument in Washington DC. A hard won memorial honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be unveiled near the place on the National Mall where he made his famous "I have a dream" speech on 28 Aug 1963. The first memorial on the Mall honoring an African-American, it features a 28-foot statue of King and a wall of quotations from his writings and speeches. President Barak Obama will deliver the dedication speech. King's 1963 speech drew some 200,000 civil rights activists to the Mall. King, Born on 15 Jan 1929 … (2 comments)
real estate: Motivational Monday- Who is Your Role Model
- 08/22/11 04:42 AM
post Motivational Monday- Who is Your Role Model? Is there someone you came in contact with growing up that made you the person you are today? Someone you hold in high esteem, regard with respect, or someone who you saw as a role model to make you the person you are today? Perhaps someone you read about in school and made you strive to become a successful adult? Well, I will tell you who my role model is? You will probably laugh but it is “Donald Trump”. Trump is the son of Fred Trump, a real-estate tycoon and developer based in … (6 comments)
real estate: Spechless Sunday- Leapin Lizards
- 08/21/11 05:49 AM
Meet My Friendly Lizard! A few weeks ago while doing my weekly inspections at one of my REO properties; I came across a "friendly lizard" basking in the sunlight in the family room. I was extremely surprised as this home is spotlessly clean. This home is in Pending status so not much foot traffic anymore but perhaps it had snuck in before while visitors had the back patio slider open or during the Home Inspection. Anyway, I would like to share my picture. This was a big lizard as the tile on the floor is 12 X 12. I was surprised but … (9 comments)
real estate: Anderson Cooper's Giggle Meltdown on TV......Funny!
- 08/19/11 04:01 PM
Longtime CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has kept his trademark cool through violent Middle East protests. But all it took to make him lose his composure on camera this week was a little potty humor! On his Wednesday show — which has now become popular on YouTube — Cooper dedicated his nightly “Ridiculist” segment to legendary French actor and restaurateur Gerard Depardieu, who this week was accused of urinating on the floor of a plane, delaying its takeoff. Cooper, who was already smiling at the beginning of the segment, couldn’t keep it together through puns such as, “Depardieu created his own little … (12 comments)
Women are an economic force. But when it comes to saving for retirement, they face challenges that can put them at risk of outliving their assets. Moderator Charles Gibson, formerly of ACB Good Morning, explores possible solutions with an expert panel. Strategies to Help Women Close the Retirement Savings Gap.
Women are an economic force. They hold half of all jobs—and the majority of Professional and Managerial positions—in the U.S. They fill more than half the seats in college classrooms and assume the role of breadwinner (or co-breadwinner) in 60percent of American families. Very entrepreneurial, they also start … (2 comments)
REDLANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT As You all know, school has started early this year, August 10, 2011, and all schools are now on a “Traditional “calendar including the Elementary Schools. I have included a link to print out the calendar for Redlands. 2012-13 Academic Calendars - Traditional Click Here to Print Calendar. Holiday -(No Students In Attendance) LABOR DAY September 5 VETERANS DAY November 11 THANKSGIVING RECESS November 21 - 25 WINTER RECESS December 19 - January 6 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY January 16 PRESIDENTS' DAY February 20 SPRING BREAK March 5 - 16 MEMORIAL DAY May 28 Check Calendar … (2 comments)
Home Price The supply of homes measured in months on the market at their current pace was up during June compared to May. This is keeping with inventory levels typically rise during the summer months. Month's supply remained 24% below the peak of 12.5 months in July 2010 and 14% above April of 2010 when the home buyer tax credit was in full swing. For the first time in a year, home prices are up year-over-year and month-over-month. This marks only the fourth time that prices have increased since June … (8 comments)
The clean-cut West Coast-based Four Preps are best remembered for a string of Top 100 hits during the late '50s and early '60s, including some of their big hits: · "Twenty Six Miles” · “Big Man” · “Got A Girl” · “Down By the Station” · “The Girl Without a Top” “Bye Bye Love” by Ricky Nelson and The Four Preps · “Gidget” ***My Favorite-I loved this movie and … (0 comments)
real estate: Finding a Good Bike Shop is like Hiring a Realtor
- 08/10/11 02:25 AM
Finding a good Bike Shop is like Hiring a Realtor! In June, my daughter was preparing her move to Philadelphia and has two very nice bikes. So we took them to Redlands Cyclery USA and had them partially unassembled and boxed for the move. $100 for the two seemed reasonable as the bikes need to be protected going across country. She had always used Redlands Cyclery USA as they have a wonderful reputation, service dept is top notch, and they are nearby.
Arriving in Philadelphia, the dilemma begins. Looking on line there are “48 bike stores” so where do we … (5 comments)
real estate: Speechless Sunday-Stop and Smell the Flowers
- 08/07/11 01:32 PM
Speechless Sunday-Stop and Smell the Flowers! Here is one of my favorite pictures I would like to share on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. I caught a glimpse of my dog, Gidget, in the backyard smelling the flowers.
I think we all work in a hard market and probably most of us work 24/7 most weeks. Yes, we should all "Stop and Smell the Flowers" before they wilt and fall to the ground. We need to look around and appreciate what we see instead of always dwelling on what we want. … (10 comments)
Skechers USA began moving its products into the new 1.8 million-square-foot building in Moreno Valley that will house the international footwear company's North American operations on May 8, 2011. The $250 million private investment, set on more than 200 acres south of Highway 60, came at a time when the economy was sluggish in the Inland Empire.
The building is nearing completion and should be fully operational soon. It takes several months to move in and complete hiring. The goods will come … (12 comments)
Housing continues to frustrate everyone. Foreclosures which have dropped off have done so because lenders have delayed and extended the lengthy process in the wake of Foreclosure-Gate. However, homeowners have also slowly improved their debt to income ratios, strengthening their ability to make mortgage payments. The time for a housing revival should be here by now. However, it is still impacted by general economic uncertainty and slow job growth. A commencement of job creation in the labor market is what is needed … (9 comments)
The launch of a new full touchscreen BlackBerry Torch was announced today by Research in Motion, along with a slate of other new smartphones, in conjunction with the launch of the BlackBerry 7 operating system. The specs of the new phones are modest, as BlackBerry is a bit new to the whole "performance phone" bracket, but may represent a strong response to the negative vibe that has surrounded the brand in the last few months. … (4 comments)
The Cal State San Bernardino University is hosting the second annual “California Clown Campin” event throughout the week, offering classes in subjects from "Ventriloquism for Dummies" to "Pie Fight Theory."
This residential training camp, which celebrates National Clown Week, attracts campers from all over the country. Date: Friday August 5, 2011 Location: The training camp with the International Clown Extravaganza in the Student Union Theater. Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m; Starts at 7:00 p.m.. Cost: Tickets are $10 each … (9 comments)
real estate: PENDING SALES Tiptoeing Up…On the Road to Real Estate Recovery
- 08/03/11 04:02 AM
post PENDING SALES Tiptoeing Up…Real Estate Recovery The number of contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in June as buyers tried to take advantage of lower prices and borrowing costs. The Real Estate Recovery trend is on the upswing nationwide.
PENDING SALES UP!
The 2.4 percent rise in the index of pending home resale’s followed an 8.2 percent May gain, The National Association of Realtors said Thursday in Washington, DC. Estimates for Pending Home Sales ranged from a drop of 5 percent to an increase of 8 percent, according to 39 forecasts in the Bloomberg survey. … (5 comments)
real estate: It's My Birthday So Share a Jazzy Birthday Song With Me
- 07/30/11 06:09 AM
Yes, today is my birthday and early this morning on Facebook, a friend sent me a link to a jazzy "Happy Birthday" that is very catchy and did wake me up. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to do a little research on the pianist of this song version. Check out Kathy Athena and then enjoy this jazzy Happy Birthday to all my AR friends.
Kathy Athena, a famed photographer and painter from Phoenix, AZ. I have to admit I had never heard of her before and did a little research. She is extremely talented and while watching … (6 comments)
My Special Humming Bird While sitting in my backyard, I quietly waited for this little bird to stop. As it was quiet, I could hear it buzzing before it arrived just in time to get the zoom on my camera adjusted. Humming Birds are so beautiful and graceful. Normally they flit off before I can take the picture but today this bird seemed to know I wanted its picture so it waited a few seconds longer. Here is the picture I took. … (11 comments)
I am a Southern California Realtor and have a wide variety of interests. First of all Real Estate is my real love and focus point but I do have Hobbies. I am interested in Photography; Nature, Landscaping, Lunar and Solar Phases, but Birds are my favorites. I also enjoy scrapbooking, blogging, and traveling; beaches, deserts, and mountains. I am also involved in the community organizations and charities. I care about the Inland Empire and making it a better place to live.
I write this daily blog composed of nature, real estate news and interesting stories in Southern Califoria and other places across the United States.
Kindergarten Memories at Madison Elementary School, Riverside, California Sept 1958-1959.
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