One thing my mom was a master at was something my brother-in-law Rick called the "Hairy Eyeball." If you did or said something stupid, mom would roll her huge dark Italian-Portuguese eyeballs in your direction and give you a special glare. Her look told you in no uncertain terms and with not one ... » Learn More about Shoulder-huggers, beware the Hairy Eyeball!
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Let’s stop with the labeling…
Lately, I seem to hear a lot more people labeling other people. For example, you say something nebulous like, "I had a peanut butter & jelly sandwich for lunch," and all of a sudden someone shouts, "You LIBERAL!" Our actions or our words can get us labeled a left-winger, a liberal, a ... » Learn More about Let’s stop with the labeling…
Three years in the evolution of a real estate agent
About three years ago, I started full-time as a real estate agent, all gung-ho and full of excitement. I'm still excited about my career choice. I have, however, noticed a slight change in the way I respond to certain things. Below are just a few examples of what I mean. ... » Learn More about Three years in the evolution of a real estate agent
How direct mail marketing is working for me
I moved in to a brand new town and county about four years ago. One of the first things I did was to start a direct mail marketing campaign to several nearby streets (over 100 homes). My goal was to let people know who I was, what I did for a living, and let them know I was available to assist with ... » Learn More about How direct mail marketing is working for me
Preparing for a winter when you own a wood stove
At the beginning of last winter, a wood burning stove was added to our home in an effort to keep me warm. ... » Learn More about Preparing for a winter when you own a wood stove