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Friday Flags:  A Cooperative Flag in Charlotte, NCI was in the Charlotte. NC area this week making a family connection. The day was quiet, there was very little wind, and as I was challenged by my special cousin Nina Hollander, Broker  to use a local flag, I was in a bit of a hole.Fortunately, my...
03/06/2026
The Party's Over, Time to Head Back to ResponsibilitiesAs we start to reach an age we hope to be able to do what we want provided we have done it right to be able to afford it. We worked hard, did what we were supposed to do and have enjoyed good times to date.Being the responsible caregiver for ...
03/02/2026
Friday Flags:  A 2-Fer from Hilton Head IslandWe were out to dinner earlier this week, and as we were being seated, I noticed the wind causing a flag to wave for me. Not being one to miss an opportunity, I ventured out before we ordered and took the shot.At the end of the dock was a flag and the ...
02/27/2026
ActiveRain Turned Out to Be More Than I ExpectedAs an agent working to get business back in 2007, each time the phone rang, I answered it, unless I was with a client already.  It's called courtesy, but that's another story.  It was from a loan officer that was also responsible for his company's m...
02/23/2026
Friday Flags: Welcome to the Warmth of the Sunshine StateStopping for gas, and I was thinking of what to offer for my Friday Flags post and didn't want to use another of the snow flags in the to be used files.While filling up the tank, I saw my answer across the road.I was in a car dealership lot...
02/20/2026
Charlotte, NC has Always Been Special to MeBefore I got into real estate, I traveled a lot on business. I was all over the country, but the place that was always special to me was Charlotte, NC. There was always something about the place that brought a smile to my face and high expectations for w...
02/16/2026
In Appreciation of How We Got HereActiveRain has been different things for different people over the years. As with any venture we undertake, you get out of something proportional to the investment you make in that venture.I have had the good fortune to be a member of the platform long enough to ...
02/14/2026
Friday Flags: The Snow Will Never Cover the FlagThe scene was just too clean to not stop. The frozen pond, the blanket of white almost 2 feet deep, and the solitary pole with the flag flying clear against the blue sky.It was just a simple way to bring a little warmth to a cold February Day in Pro...
02/13/2026
February Challenge:  Let's Showcase Barbara TodaroThe Challenge for February has members posting blogs about ActiveRain members that have left their mark on the platform.The challenge is hosted by Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran.As a member that has been here a while I do have fond memories of t...
02/10/2026
Friday Flags: Show a Little Love for the Town Garage FlagWe have had a difficult and very cold winter so far and it is not over yet. The town garage is active ahead of storms with the trucks getting prepared for the storms as well as residents going in to pull a pail or 2 of sand for walkways.As ...
02/06/2026
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