Etty Hillesum’s quote “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths,” reminds each of us that even during celebration, chaos, and heartbreak, there is a sacred pause available to us. During the holidays, our days are full; full of gatherings, expe
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12/15/2025
Some homes test your patience, your grit, and yes… your sense of humor. This Canyon Creek listing was one of them. After navigating three contracts that just didn’t line up on timing, we finally landed the right one, contract #4, with the relocation company signing off and the home closing last A
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12/14/2025
AR Zoom meeting this past Tuesday I missed as I was in Houston. I hated missing because they had a round-table discussion that touched on all sorts of topics and those attending had a fun hour! For homework, their assignment was two-fold. First, to use an AI platform and ask it to do a comedy roa
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12/13/2025
El Arroyo stands as an iconic Austin gem, renowned for crafting the finest hand-squeezed margaritas and serving up delectable Black Angus beef tacos, among a plethora of other Tex-Mex delights, since 1975!Situated at the corner of West 5th and Campbell, this local favorite boasts a quirky marquee
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12/12/2025
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY ♦ 2008: On Dec 11 Financier Bernard Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme unraveled wi
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12/11/2025
Buckle up, Active Rain fam, because eight years after my very first “Who am I?” blog post, life decided to send another freight train screaming down the tracks straight at me. This one had “DIVORCE” written in giant neon letters on the front.Picture this:♦ My son is a fish with goggles, swimming
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12/09/2025
Mother Teresa said it best: “Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” What a simple yet powerful reminder of the impact each of us can make every single day.Imagine if we all carried this mindset into our daily interactions, at home, at work, in our neigh
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12/08/2025
El Arroyo stands as an iconic Austin gem, renowned for crafting the finest hand-squeezed margaritas and serving up delectable Black Angus beef tacos, among a plethora of other Tex-Mex delights, since 1975!Situated at the corner of West 5th and Campbell, this local favorite boasts a quirky marquee
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12/05/2025
Key Highlights You Need to Know........ November wrapped up with 3 closed sales (proudly including one of my own listings!), a 200% increase over November 2024. Even better news: 6 homes went under contract by month-end, pointing to a robust December for closings. The holiday slowdown? Not in Can
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12/04/2025
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY ♦ 2012: On Dec.10 Magnus Carlsen Becomes Chess's New Kid King at age 22♦ 2000: On
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12/04/2025
