A listing that I took up in Plymouth today caused me to remember so many years ago a young man who was but one and twenty who was determined to buy a fixer-upper. His mother who looked at homes with him was getting more and more angry at me for showing him properties. I did everything I could do to dissuade him from purchasing something that needed … continue reading

I attended a party tonight that was being held in honor for a dear client/customer who just turned 70 years old. It was festive and filled with mirth, yet as always with parties they sometimes turn dark with statements with underlying meanings. The one who's birthday was being celebrated was tricked and tried with a number of birthday gifts includi … continue reading

Success in itself is something that at times is immeasurable and hard to define. Our society shines all the spotlights on people who have become successful in sports, in movies, and in business. I prefer to veer off that worn path and look for successes that have been trodden over by the herds of people running to be a part of the all those that ar … continue reading

The more we seem to endure, assimilate, justify and pacify, the callouses of our jobs seem to appear and create a blindness on our parts as to what really is the best for our clients and customers. I have worked with many business people over the years and have noticed some who have allowed the callouses to enter their business lives. There are tho … continue reading

There is a middle aged woman who lives in an upstairs apartment not far from my office. When she is out walking while I'm parking my car, she strikes up a conversation about something she believes is important for me to know. Usually she begins the conversation with, “Did you know...” It normally has something to do with a building or home in o … continue reading

I had an opportunity to visit a summer cottage several weeks ago that was far more appealing on the inside than the outside. The property is situated very close to a river with gorgeous views of the countryside. Since it is in the country, there is a private well, a septic system, electric and cable provided. The more I looked the more I realized t … continue reading

Sometimes I think part of the problems that surround us in the world today is that people don't sing enough. In the 1800's and far into the 20th century most families either had a piano or a violin or other string instruments. I remember my grandmother telling stories about when she was a young woman at home, her family had a piano and as part of t … continue reading