Carol Williams' Real Estate Marketing and Goal Setting Blog

“A writer’s greatest reward is knowing their words made a difference in someone’s life.” -UnknownMany of you have followed along as I shared The ABCs of Life: Letters to My Granddaughter here on ActiveRain... one letter, one life lesson, and one memory at a time. Some of you encouraged me to publ...

“Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide.” -Andrew Johnson Born: December 29, 1808 — in Raleigh, North CarolinaDied: July 31, 1875 — in Elizabethton, Tennessee (aged 66)Presidency: April 15, 1865 – March 4, 1869(He became president after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and ...

You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients.”  -Julia ChildI was disappointed to miss the Zoom presentation that John Henry, Florida Architect gave on Tuesday about the Mediterranean way of eating. Inspired by the reactions to the meeting and an...

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”— Jonathan SwiftDid you know that today in history the United States took possession of Alaska?Imagine paying less than two cents an acre for land that would one day become one of America’s most valuable territories. That’s exactly what ha...

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves" -Abraham LincolnBorn: February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky (now LaRue County).Died: April 15, 1865, in Washington, D.C. (1 month and 10 days into his second term)President: March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 There have been ove...

Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."   -Carol Williams  Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post...

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”— Eleanor RooseveltI missed the Zoom meeting yesterday, so I missed the assignment for the week. Those of you who attend regularly know I attend almost all the Zoom meetings, unless I'm traveling or golfing. Anyway, I found P...

“In Wenatchee, the land itself wrote the first chapter, rivers carved the valley, volcanoes fertilized the soil, and hardy people transformed the land with orchards, railroads, and power that feeds the world.”   Before Wenatchee became the “Apple Capital of the World,” it was shaped by forces far...

“If you are as happy on entering the White House as I on leaving, you are a very happy man indeed” - James Buchanan to Abraham Lincoln as Buchanan departed the presidency.Born: April 23, 1791, in Cove Gap, PennsylvaniaDied: June 1, 1868, in Lancaster, PennsylvaniaPresident:  1857 to 1861The chapt...

Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."   -Carol Williams  Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post...