Every so often you hear something and and wonder, "are you talking to me?" Yesterday was one of those times for me. I was walking around in my yard, still cleaning, and I came upon these guys. They seemed to be immersed in something and apparently, things were resolved eventually. "Are you talkin
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11/22/2014
For most of us who have lived awhile we have learned the importance of timing. Everyday is special, but some days afford us opportunities we don't come across that often. On those days it is important to, as Saul Bellow would say, seize the day. We aren't always lucky enough to have the luxury of
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11/21/2014
I read, I always have. Several years ago I learned a big secret that I had never known before: when you read what you are sent, there is much to garner. It is really funny what I found out that few others were aware of simply by reading what came my way. Often professional publications and newsle
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11/20/2014
I have been in and around the industry for almost forty years. In all that time the one certainty I have learned is there is no "better season" to buy or sell. Change is a constant and it is clear to me that there are advantages and disadvantages to buying and selling at any time of the year. In
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11/19/2014
I travel as much as I can and then try and complete a phot book when I return. This time, the book took almost as much time to complete as the trip took. It's a lot of work, but about an hour ago I finished my project and paid for it. It feels really good to be done. Here are a few pictures I don
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11/19/2014
For whatever reason, it has been a very long time since I have seen such a star filled and clear sky as the one I saw last night. It was just breathtaking and I marveled at its majesty. It was amazing, and it was free, and it was right in my back yard. I wish I could share the picture but no came
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11/18/2014
I have made photo books after each of my trips in the last several years. Easy, right? Actually, I have found it often takes longer to make the book, than the trip actually took. I do these for my own pleasure mainly, but occasionally someone actually asks to see pictures and it is more efficient
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11/18/2014
As the temperatures dip all around the country, gardening is pretty much done and the need to water is minimized. If you have an exterior hose bib (dare I call it a socket) better prepare for the colder weather. It is pretty simple: fully open the spigot, and turn the water off to it inside. With
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11/17/2014
One of the most special things about travel is the people you meet, whether where you go or with whom you journey. On my most recent adventure to central Europe I met some very special folks from different parts of the world and places in the States. Two of those people were from New York and New
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11/17/2014
Working through the difficulties of life and work are just a part of the ever changing world of moving forward. There will always be problems that seem insurmountable, but it isn't the problem that creates the dilemma, it is the solution found that makes everything workable or not. No time to fol
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11/16/2014
