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Call Your Mother... Call the Cops!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

It occurred to me some years ago that settling isn't part of my DNA.  In fact, the mere idea breeds contempt in the depths of my soul.  Why so? 

I probably inhaled a little too much smoke as a child.  When I was 5 yrs old, my brother turned my wooden sandbox on the side of the house, then pushed me in and lit a match.  I don't recall who saved me, but I know my Mother was fuming! 

Everyone learned a valuable lesson that day.  My mother hid her matches.  My brother wears a permanent scar on his finger from my mother burning it on the stove (an eye for an eye, I guess).  And I became a keen temperature taker.

I like things that are hot.  I have to feel something to know that I'm alive.  Where there's feeling, there's passion.  And where there's passion, there's a flame. 

Raw passion comes from real friction.  When you rub two things together long enough, it creates a spark.  And it only takes a spark to get a fire going ;-)

 

If Your Life Isn't on Fire... perhaps it's time to light a match!

 

Posted by

Mel Peterson

 Melinda Peterson, ABR, CRS

 Oregon Principal Broker

 Real Estate Cafe LLC

 541-659-1620

 TheOregonDream.com

 

 

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Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

We must be related because I can't stand injustice.  And my career is my passion, I think I could work 24/7 if I didn't like my sleep so much!

Nov 18, 2014 01:13 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I am a fan of feeling alive, but without the fire. I think I've had enough close encounters wtih fire.

Nov 18, 2014 01:21 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Melinda (Mel) Peterson 541-659-1620 ~ life lessons are great! And as you mention, living isn't the same if you don't have passion. Here's to sparking emotion into life and splashing around wildly with love and happiness

Nov 18, 2014 01:38 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Mel, I'm lovin' it! Without excitement and passion for what we do...what's the point?

Nov 18, 2014 03:21 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

 

It must be my Libra gene... or perhaps a result of almost being burned alive by my bro... Catherine ;-)

I hear ya... Tammy!  I cried when I read your 'fire' post.  I can't imagine losing such precious momentos... you've been through an awful lot!

I think I'll toast to... "splashing around wildly with love and happiness" Jon

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto... Tom!

Nov 18, 2014 03:22 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well I've supposedly died in a fire in a past life, and my cousin died in a shed fire because he and some friends were playing with matches.....I can't relate to the fire thing.  I can relate to feeling alive and having passion though!

Nov 18, 2014 05:16 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mel,

Passion is key in everything we do...those who aren't don't live well.  A

Nov 18, 2014 06:27 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Boy you really had an interesting childhood Mel! I think it's very interesting how you turned a very frightful incident into a passion….

Nov 18, 2014 06:40 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Passion is everything as far as I am concerned. 

I'm a little scared of your mother, though.  ;-)

Nov 18, 2014 07:48 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Agree, you have to have passion, or life is rather dull. I'm convinced that we just scratch the surface without passion. I'm still trying to figure out where passionate you is living these days?  Bend, Grant Pass, California - a little bit of all?  

Nov 18, 2014 11:24 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Yeah, Mel...you are a moving target...I'm with Debb on that ultimate question. So, as to the fire thing...well, being a redhead, it goes without saying...I had a friend in highschool who brought up her nickname for me from those long-ago days, "Flamin' Mamie" at our high school reunion this September--I'd totally forgotten. 

Nov 21, 2014 11:23 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I just came over by way of Gayle and so glad I did.   I talked my little brother into putting a rope around his neck and jumping out of a tree.  My Mother and Aunt got him down and almost murdered me.

Nov 26, 2014 12:59 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Mel,  I came to visit on recommendation from Gayle.  Your titles alone are catching.  And I thought Gayle was speaking figuratively...but no you actually do call yourself the naked blogger.  Too funny.  I trust you will be having a special day with family and friends.  mark

Nov 27, 2014 01:16 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

That is some tough way to learn a lesson. Thank goodness you and your brother were ok. Some scars remain many years later. Ah passion!

Dec 14, 2014 12:01 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Oh this is so NOT me, LOL.  I am more fearful than adventurous.  I'm never looking to start any fires!  

Dec 15, 2014 07:38 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

OMG... so sorry to hear about your cousin Sharon. 

Yes indeed... you two (too) are passionate souls Alexandra & Ron!

I could tell you stories... Paul.  I'm lucky I survived my childhood ;-)

LOL Susan!  She's walking with Jesus now ;-)

You guessed er'... Debb!  Gonna connect with you soon hot stuff!

Funny Gayle, I have a great-g'ma named Mamie ;-)  See ya soon hottie!

OMG Liz!

Welcome... Mark!  Gayle takes pride in 'exposing' me ;-)

You gotta laugh about these things Margaret!

I can't picture you as the fearful type Sharon!

Dec 18, 2014 10:08 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I almost burned our house when I was little( of course, by accident). It was really scary experience... Since that night I love fire only in candles, gas stove, and in fireplaces.

Jan 07, 2015 05:02 PM