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Memories of the Beltsville Turkeys This Thanksgiving season, I read, more folks are looking for small turkeys. The news brings back mixed memories. I (Bernie) was born in Washington, D.C. when my parents lived in a small apartment on K Street. (No, not upscale lobbyist K Street, rather the unassu...
11/24/2020
  This 2020 holiday season, we can all do our part to share the love. For most of us, the upcoming celebrations are going to be a bit different this year, but we still have to the ability to make them wonderful.   YouTube Thursdays will be focusing on all the positives from now until the New Year...
11/19/2020
        We are both grateful for 2020. Our multi-generational home has functioned at its highest purpose and we have kept mom healthy and in good spirits. She  especially enjoyed outdoor visits with family members during the warmer months. Plus, with five of us in the house, we are better able to...
11/17/2020
Gratitude for Active Rain flows easily. Most years, we can credit one or two of our sales from Active Rain member referrals. This year has been no exception. Thank you Adrian Willanger - this year marked the second listing referral from Adrian, and we both appreciate his confidence in our abiliti...
11/14/2020
YouTube Thursdays - The Season for Making Memories - At Home  We are both big fans of fall, and the upcoming holiday season. Homes really shine this time of the year. At night, windows glow cheerfully with warm yellow light. Emotions run high too, which is why this season is a good time to sell a...
11/12/2020
 We love knowing sweet gum trees  grow well in the Pacific Northwest. Also known as Liquid Amber (liquidambar styraciflua), the trees are beautiful. The leaves resemble a maple leaf, but are more deeply lobed and star-shaped.  Due to a recent change, our own sugar gum tree has taken center stage ...
11/07/2020
YouTube Thursdays - Open Your Eyes and Mind to Inspiration   This week, we especially enjoyed a post in the YouTube Thursdays group submitted by Steffy Hristova. Check it out, the colors are beautiful.  Steffy spotted this beautiful flower swaying in the breeze and noticed how local designers and...
11/05/2020
Heinie Warmer for the Winter Months We have native, year-round Anna's hummingbirds living in the woods at our rural home in Camas, Washington. For several winters, we have used a heated feeder to make sure the tiny birds have a reliable source of nectar when the temperatures drop. Otherwise, the ...
11/02/2020
I, Debb, am beyond thrilled to have our San Francisco grandkids back in the area. Some days, I'm just giddy. This weekend, I was giddy-up! This is 12-year old Skyler. She is taking riding lessons from a beautiful place in Sherwood, Oregon, called Rolling Rock Farm. It's about a 50 minute drive fr...
11/01/2020
 Not sure why I'm surprised. This year has been filled with unusual happenings. This Halloween morning, I (Debb), attempted to get a quick video of the soon-to-appear full Blue Moon. Afterall, they only appear on October 31, every nineteen years.  Even though this moon shot was taken this morning...
10/31/2020
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Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.