networking: DO YOU HAVE a VALENTINE? IF YOU DON"T, BE YOUR OWN VALENTINE - 02/14/11 07:42 AM
I have been facilitating a divorce support group for more than 3 years now and I know this can be a difficult day for a person of divorce or for anyone who is feeling alone, as the media, traditions and the culture of this world around us calls us to remember our lover with flowers, candy, etc.  
About 5 years ago, as I was browsing the card store for a card for my granddaughter, this card seemed to just jump out at me. It was a Blue Mountain Arts card with a verse from Beth Fagan Quinn. It struck me and … (1 comments)

networking: If words can do this to water; what can our thoughts do to us? - 01/30/09 01:21 AM
From the movie "What the Bleep do we Know" More Spiritual videos at 5min.com Dr. Masaru Emoto's taped words to bottle of distilled water and left them out over night. He then photographed the water molecules using a dark field microscope. (The sound may not be great, but the photos speak for themselves.) Dr. Emoto's amazing work with water crystals is more fully described in his book "The Hidden Messages in Water." And if you want to take an interesting look at reality, rent the movie "What the Bleep do we Know." There is truth in the concept: I think positive … (1 comments)

networking: A New World View in a Shrinking World – part 2 - 09/18/08 07:41 AM
In part 1 I spoke of my valued friendship with Kyung. 
Since the time we met, Kyung has introduced me to more than a dozen other Korean families who have come to the United States.  Each family has a solid education, good job prospects, strong financial resources, great desire and motivation, but no credit history.  This is not the ideal formula for a successful rental or purchase experience.
If that was not enough, a few understood little or no English. Fortunately, Kyung often accompanied me and was my translator when necessary.
When I was introduced as "his first American friend" and … (0 comments)

networking: A New World View in a Shrinking World - part 1 - 09/08/08 09:16 AM
When I look at my statistics since January, more than half of my prospects and 60% of my successful closings have been with clients were born in countries outside the United States.  The lesson I talk about in "Egg on MY FACE - part 1" becomes even more valid.
The lesson I refer to is: I must be observant, aware and respectful; I must always be aware of where I am, who I am talking to and most importantly ... I cannot just make assumptions and speak off the cuff.  I must remember to ask responsible questions and then shut up … (0 comments)

networking: EGG on MY FACE! (part 1) - 08/25/08 08:27 AM
EGG on MY FACE!
 
This past week, I walked into a former client's jewelry store. John was born in the area and has spent his entire life in town; truly a local business  He contacted me when he was ready to expand his store and I helped him find a larger more upscale location.  I have known John about 8 years now and I stop in to see him about once a month.
 
Whenever I come by, we take a moment to talk about business, then he always has a story to tell me about current events in town  or about … (2 comments)