Barbara Todaro's (homesfranklinma) Blog

You'll get a chuckle out of this post...  This past week, when we were picking out wines at Renegade in Santa Barbara, I noticed a couple of fun wine related pictures amid their partition walls.  It reminded me of a photo of Grape Expectations that Endre Barath, Jr. had shared from the home of th...

 “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” Of course, it also depends on whom is saying it.  Two people can make the same statement in the same fashion,  but the results can be significantly different. There are some people who can say anything that comes to mind, and people won’t even flinch...

If you don't follow Rocky, now is the time.... or I'll be reblogging these posts everyday!!!!  get your own fresh off the press by following him.... another good one, Rocky!!  My second job ever after high school was working for the San Diego County edition of The Los Angeles Times. Now back in t...

Happy Thanksgiving to all ActiveRain members and their families. This is a day to be thankful for all that we have and never assume that it will be there forever. Appreciate what you have now.

you don't want to miss this one..... Yes, it is that most wonderful time of the year. Good cheer. Merry times celebrating Christmas and the Christmas season with all those that you love. That special season of peace on Earth good will towards men. That happy and joyous time where all of our thoug...

This is the post of a true real estate champion.....  ActiveRain Thankfulness Challenge: Thankful For My Clients   ActiveRain Ambassador Jeff Dowler has asked blogger members to participate in the November Thankfulness Challenge. Option one relates to our clients. Since I have been retired for se...

here's a photo that will make you want to eat air-fried pickles today....   TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 15 min./batchYIELD: 32 slices. Ingredients 32 dill pickle slices 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice 1/2 teas...

  I thought I’d share a few random thoughts this morning. As I sit here ordering groceries online to be delivered tomorrow, I’m thinking about how easy everything has become.  Not only do I order groceries online to be delivered to my door, but everything and anything I need can be found on amazo...

great story to read and lessons to think about but hopefully learn and execute.... So, it was about 2004. I was working in a marketing firm and got along with everyone. Except Ralph. Ralph and I did not get along. Talk about someone that could push your buttons? Ralph pushed mine just about every...

Let’s talk about agents and their Broker/Owners!!  Most offices are independently owned and operated. Having said that, it should be understood by all agents who are working under the license of a Broker/Owner that everything is negotiable. Everything!!! When I refer to everything, it refers to c...