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2016
It's February 29th, Leap Day, 2016. Wooooo Hoooo ! Let's celebrate and make it special. It only comes once every four years so we have to enjoy today four times as much as any other day this year. So, . . . . . put a big smile on your face and "leap" into your day. Make it wonderful !No...
02/28/2016
I am a charitable person and try my best to help anyone in need. But most of my charitable actions are local and hands on. I have, however, found a way to help people on the other side of the globe. This method of assistance is very impactful and anyone can do it, even YOU.Today is Sunday, ...
02/27/2016
It is Saturday, February 27th and it's the day of the annual Southwest Virginia Boat Show in Roanoke, Virginia at the Berglund Center. It is an annual event because when spring hits, everybody wishes they could be out on the water cruising along with the wind blowing through their hair. That'...
02/26/2016
The other day, I got a phone call from a very nice woman. She asked me, "Do you do manufactured home loans?" "I certainly do", I said. She then asked me a number of other questions about manufactured home mortgage loans. She confirmed she was needing financing for a double wide home.I ask...
02/26/2016
I was born on February 24th so yesterday was my birthday. I intended to have a good day because I deserve to feel better about myself and my life. Some people may not understand that seemingly self centered comment but those who have read my previous blogs will understand.Over last weekend, I...
02/25/2016
You know, in life, we all have to overcome hurdles and sometimes feel happy or sad; depending on the particular event we are confronted with. Well, today is February 24th and it's my birthday. I may be considered one year older but in some ways, it seems only a short time since the last one.O...
02/23/2016
A little while back, I was reading another blogger's post and they were comparing getting information online from someone vs. having a face to face contact with the source. I was intrigued by the way they concluded it. Their last sentence was "I prefer to talk to a real person".I went about m...
02/22/2016
As I write this; someone, somewhere in the state of Virginia is looking for a local mortgage lender. At the same time; someone, somewhere in the state of Virginia is preparing to arrange for a home loan. In either case, I hope they find me. It's not because I'm at a loss for business, I've ...
02/22/2016
Today, February 20th of 2016 makes one year since I lost my Mom. I started my day unable to sleep. As the sun began to rise, I sat and cried as I thought about the day about to dawn before me. As the house illuminated with the new day's sun, I thought I would do a FaceBook post to remember ...
02/20/2016
Last night, the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce had it's monthly Business After Hours. These events are always quite popular and usually have a good turnout of local business people. It is a fabulous way to meet and greet people in like occupations as well as to introduce you...
02/19/2016