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THIS DAY WILL LIVE IN INFAMY: DECEMBER 7TH, 1941 Sixty-nine years ago today, this Great Nation came together in a way it had only done at its founding. Politics, Religion, Sports Teams, even Family Feuds were put on back burners as a Nation rallied to defends its freedom, and insure its survival...
12/06/2010
OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: OH FOR A CHILD'S UNDERSTANDING... This Lawman is Sheriff Ben. He's a strait shooter. He don't mince words--he tells it like it is. Ben is my grandson, and will be four in a few days. Now he loves granddad, but he don't pull no punches. A little background: I have ...
12/06/2010
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MULES ARE SMART...MOST OF THE TIME Do you know a Mule? Ever been around a Mule? They are one of the smartest animals I know...most of the time. I have enjoyed a history with four mules. Allow me to share a few lessons I've learned from mules. When I was twelve, my dad bought a farm in Sumner...
12/05/2010
"KNICK-KNACK PADDYWHACK-GIVE THE DOG A BONE-THIS OLD MAN CAME ROLLING HOME" Now, how does verse THREE go? And, What has it got to do with Real Estate? "This Old Man, he played THREE, he played knick-knack on his knee, with a Knick-Knack Paddywhack-give the dog a bone- this old man came rolling...
12/05/2010
"KNICK-KNACK PADDYWHACK-GIVE THE DOG A BONE-THIS OLD MAN CAME ROLLING HOME" Now, how does verse TWO go? And, What has it got to do with Real Estate? This song gets into your mind, and won't let go... In verse ONE, this old man played "Knick-Knack Paddywhack on my THUMB" and is reminded that th...
11/25/2010
"KNICK-KNACK-PADDYWHACK, GIVE THE DOG A BONE--THIS OLD MAN CAME ROLLING HOME" Start singing that old song, and you'll be humming it all day long. Do you ever get something on your mind, and it won't go away--it won't give you peace of mind? Well, I began signing this song with a couple of my gr...
11/24/2010
DO YOU PUT OFF GETTING SIGNATURES ON THE BUYER'S REPRESENTATION LETTER? Or, do you make it a rule to get the "paperwork" out of the way before taking on passengers? Are you "matter-of-fact" or "apologetic" in approaching the subject? Do you have clear & concise BENEFITS for the Buyer when you b...
11/19/2010
DOES THAT "FEEL GOOD" LETTER REALLY MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD? If you have ever faced a disgusted and dissappointed seller, saying "You told us they were approved! What happened?" Did your reply begin with a mouthful of "W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W... WELL, I ASSUMED..." Then, did you become speechless...apol...
11/19/2010
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OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: Circles Do you give much thought to circles? When I was in the seventh grade, I won a prize at the Tennessee State Fair. It was a box of witty/wise sayings, and the one that has always stayed with me, said 'Blessed are they that run around in circles, for they shal...
11/12/2010
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OF CHILDREN, DOGS AND LIFE: Imagination Meet the typical four year old boy...this is Mr. Imagination, and I love him. Adventure should be his middle name, and he makes the ENIGIZER Bunny look like a broken toy!!! He is 100% Grade A BOY!!! He loves to play T-ball, football, dress up as a sold...
11/12/2010