sonora: Test Your Knowledge of Fourth of July
- 07/02/12 03:04 AM
We took tests on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Saint Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s and Easter (click titles to view). So here we go with one for the Fourth of July. How’s your understanding when it comes to Independence Day and its history ~ past and present? Let’s find out (answers below and page links to where answers were gained)… 1. It was on July 4th in which year that 13 colonies of an infant United States declared its independence from Great Britain: (a) 1767; (b) 1766; (c) 1776; (d) 1775. 2. The Declaration of Independence begins like this: (a) We hold these truths … (1 comments)
sonora: How to Get the Flame Back When You've Flamed Out
- 04/27/12 05:52 AM
Remember how you felt when you first entered the business? I'm not talking about Real Estate per se (even though this is a Real Estate blog). It could be any business (or whatever it is you happen to be doing). And when you first started you were gung ho. (Some of you were.) And you were excited to be there. (Hallelujah, I got a job!) And you were ready to reach for the stars. Your spirit was soaring. And then it happened. It could be any number of reasons that caused it. But the air went out of the balloon (sad … (0 comments)
sonora: 7 Things to Keep in Mind When You Feel “Violated”
- 04/18/12 03:32 AM
Let me just come right out and say it: Things happen in life and you feel (spell it) v-i-o-l-a-t-e-d ~ “violated.” Dictionary.com defines violated as: “to break in upon or disturb rudely; interfere thoughtlessly with.” That’s what happened to me when I had my wallet stolen. (Yes, I left it in the glove compartment of my car like I shouldn’t have, but that’s beside the point.) And I can remember myself thinking, “If they would have just taken the money and left my driver’s license.” I learned from this past “violation” (and others). Some of my thoughts are … (1 comments)
sonora: Test Your Knowledge of April Fool's Day (redux)
- 03/30/12 02:49 AM
The day of the prankster is upon us again. I'm talking about April Fool's Day in particular. Sometimes we play along with things from childhood on up without any knowledge of why we're doing what we're doing. Let that end here for you for this first day in April. Do you know much about April Fool's Day? Find out with the following questions (you can check your answers below)... 1. Not much more than just theories exist as to the origin of April Fool's Day. Which of the following is the most popular theory? (a) It was … (0 comments)
sonora: 7 Types of Managers
- 03/16/12 03:46 AM
I was talking with a friend the other day about management styles. And it was just so funny how we came up with a list (mostly he did). See if you can relate to any of the following "types" of managers. Maybe you've had one (or all) managing you in your job experience lifetime... 7 Types of Managers: 1. Sea gull manager. They fly in. They do something (the thing that sea gulls do). They fly out. 2. Crisis manager. Doesn't do anything until a crisis happens. Why take steps to avoid it ahead of time? 3. … (3 comments)
sonora: Test Your Knowledge of Saint Patrick's Day (redux)
- 03/14/12 04:29 AM
I've got a little bit of Irish in me. (Don't we all?) 1/8th to be exact. And with my mother having the name Patricia (Pat) since she was born close to Saint Patrick's Day, I think it's authority enough to offer you a quiz on the subject. So what do you know about the holiday and its surrounding folklore? Find out with the following questions (you can check your answers below)... 1. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated each year on March 17. The date is significant because: (a) It's the day in the 5th century Ireland was recognized as … (0 comments)
sonora: 10 Words That Say, "I Love You" [infographic]
- 02/07/12 06:27 AM
How do you say, "I love you"? On Valentine's Day some of us say it with flowers, balloons, cards, candy, coffee mugs, candlelight dinners, overnight stays, etc. But there are more ways to say, "I love you," than these. I was brainstorming to come up with a list of words that probably aren't at the top of our minds when it comes to expressing love, but they are ways we say it, nevertheless. See if you agree with... (click image to enlarge, then in new browser tab or window click again) … (1 comments)
sonora: What Decorations? (A Family Christmas Memory)
- 12/22/11 04:48 AM
It was just over a week until Christmas (last Friday). And as I was leaving work, a coworker of mine said, "Mike, where are the decorations? You're usually the one that motivates us." It was true. The "motivator" part, but moreso, no decorations in the office this year (except for my manger scene at my desk). You must know the full context for impact. My industry is in the dumps. How it's gotten there is besides the point. The fact is everybody isn't really in the mood for celebrating. And so I didn't put up the decorations (or motivate everyone … (0 comments)
sonora: 12 Things Bloggers Should Expect in 2012 (plus 1 bonus)
- 12/12/11 07:31 AM
"The more things change, the more things stay the same." If you've come here expecting a surprise (like the title of this post was meant to hook you in), you're gonna be disappointed. Or maybe you won't be? In any profession it's the "basics" that are most important. And if there's a problem in an organization, you probably don't have to look much further than the "basics" being out of kilter to pinpoint the issue: Lack of communication, not following protocol, running over budget, etc. And so it is with blogging. When the clock strikes twelve on … (0 comments)
sonora: Mother Lode Area Real Estate Stats (Nov 2011)
- 12/05/11 05:29 AM
I've got the latest Mother Lode market numbers for you to look at today. To begin with, you'll notice the overall sales picture including all sales classes. CLICK HERE to view November 2011 compared to November 2010. CLICK HERE to view January-November 2011 compared to January-November 2010. You'll also want to notice the graphs including the Mother Lode Residential Unit Sales through November 2011 graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 1 on above left) along with the Mother Lode Residential Volume Sales graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 2 on the right) and the Mother Lode Residential … (0 comments)
sonora: Sonora Twain Harte Area Real Estate Stats
- 11/14/11 06:14 AM
I've got the latest Mother Lode market numbers for you to look at today. To begin with, you'll notice the overall sales picture including all sales classes. CLICK HERE to view October 2011 compared to October 2010. CLICK HERE to view January-October 2011 compared to January-October 2010. You'll also want to notice the graphs including the Mother Lode Residential Unit Sales through September 2011 graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 1on the above left) along with the Mother Lode Residential Volume Sales graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 2 on the right) and the Mother Lode Residential … (0 comments)
sonora: Winter Knocking at the Door
- 11/04/11 04:36 AM
We had a historic winter in the Mother Lode last season. Winter is knocking at the door again. There are just a few things you need to know if you're gonna fare well during the winter season in our area. First, it can snow at any elevation from Jamestown to Sonora on up (though it's a lot rarer the lower you go). Second, snow will melt pretty fast at the 3,000 foot elevation (see picture) and below. It'll stay awhile at 4,000 feet and above. And so you'll want to be ready with snow chains for your … (1 comments)
sonora: The "Bug" Inside
- 10/27/11 07:49 AM
(From earlier this week) I got to work today and there was this bug (mosquito?) flying around in front of my computer monitor. I tried to "clap it" (you know when you put your two hands together in the air trying to smash the thing). They're really good (bugs are) at disappearing when you start trying to "clap them." (Clap, clap.) Where did he go? (Are they considered male or female?) I guess he's letting me write this post and then he'll come back. There's always something that can "bug us" during the day. Isn't it true? Mine just happened … (2 comments)
sonora: Barriers
- 10/25/11 07:36 AM
You know those things that get in the way when you're trying to move forward or get somewhere? I hate those things. I hate "barriers." Except when it's a roadside guard rail to keep you from going over a cliff. That's when I love barriers. I cherish barriers. I can't live without barriers. I hug and kiss barriers. (Well, maybe not that far.) Have you ever noticed the marks on many of guard rails from cars that have scraped or banged in to or bounced off of them? Sure you have. Have you ever stopped to calculate the lives saved? … (0 comments)
We took tests on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Saint Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s and Easter (click titles to view). So here we go with one for the Fourth of July. How’s your understanding when it comes to Independence Day and its history ~ past and present? Let’s find out (answers below and page links to where answers were gained)… 1. It was on July 4th in which year that 13 colonies of an infant United States declared its independence from Great Britain: (a) 1767; (b) 1766; (c) 1776; (d) 1775. 2. The Declaration of Independence begins like this: (a) We hold these truths … (1 comments)
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