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There seems to be a lot of debate on Active Rain about non-real estate related posts.  Most of you already know my position on the subject... I prefer to blog about the lighter side of life, rather than traditional real estate jargon.  I'm pretty certain there's plenty of room in the blogging hem...
08/12/2013
No... Please Don't Come This Weekend!  It's the first time in 15 years that I've asked a Buyer not to come to Grants Pass, Oregon.  Sound funny?!  Well, here's the skivvy on what's happening in Southern Oregon. Three fires, sparked by  a summer lightening storm, have been burning out of control i...
08/09/2013
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Now... That's a Wow!  I ran across a news clip this morning that warmed my heart.  Unlike much of today's news, this one had a happy ending. Some burglars broke into an office building in San Bernardino, CA and stole their computers.  Later, the burglars realized that the computers they stole wer...
08/08/2013
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Hello August!  How did you sneak up on me?  Your dance into my little world was swift and sweet.  I bet you didn't know I've been waiting for you to sweep me off my feet.  Surprise! It's been quite a year so far.  Your fellow friends have done a fine job paving the way for you.  It's amazing that...
08/04/2013
Dodd-Frank Almost Killed My Marriage.  Yes folks, the Federal Government is tampering with marriages again.  This time, they have real estate vows on their mind.  Here's a little pre-nuptial warning... before you hook-up with your sweet darling and go dashing down the aisle of real estate matrimo...
07/26/2013
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Looking in the rear view mirror  provides interesting perspective, occasional regret and a chuckle or two.  When one reaches a pivotal turning point both  personally and professionally... coming Full Circle can be music to one's ears. I'm a huge music lover.  Rarely does a moment go by that I'm n...
07/25/2013
Joy robbing should be a crime.  Lets face it, life is hard enough all by itself. But when circumstances come along and add a pinch of emotional drama to the mix, it spells a recipe for thievery... aka... joy robbing. This past week was a doozy.  Three of my dearest and closest friends fell under ...
07/21/2013
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Oh Johnny!  I had the pleasure of seeing The Lone Ranger on the big screen last week, and I must say... Johnny Boy has some Depp depth. Besides the fact that he's got looks, gorgeous hair, penetrating eyes, and a great smile, Johnny Depp once again reveals another layer of depth in his character ...
07/15/2013
People's Eyes Are Horizontal... LOL!  Recently, I discovered I was afflicted by VVS... Vertical Video Syndrome.  That is until my son-in-law showed me the error of my ways on a recent trip to LA.  I found myself ROTFLMAO... seriously, who knew?!         I made the unthinkable mistake of shooting ...
07/10/2013
It's been said that rafting the Wild and Scenic Rogue River is like floating through a zoo.  Why?  Because in these parts, there are plenty of bald eagles, osprey, deer, bear, fox, Chinook salmon, steelhead, and raccoons hiding around every corner of tall pine trees and beautiful rock formations....
07/02/2013
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