Monthly Archives: June 2019

Patiently Waiting

Patiently Waiting
As expected, my day was near non-stop with early morning appointments and then the extended showing of homes which lasted until around 5:00 pm this afternoon.  I would say it's been many months since I was called upon to show that many homes in one outing.  What pleased me the most, was being able to stick pretty close to the scheduled time frame … continue reading
Posted on June 20, 2019

Old with Grace

Old with Grace
As we're approaching the official day of summer, it's beginning to look like it'll be happening. Today was a near perfect day and let's hope they'll continue. The gentle breezes coming out of the north were reminiscent of bygone summers. My entire morning was consumed with setting up appointments for tomorrow's marathon showing of homes.  The l … continue reading
Posted on June 19, 2019

The Kicker

The Kicker
I'm beginning to wonder if our weather patterns this summer are going to be a repeat of last year's.  If that's the case, I'm going to feel cheated again because in years past,  I've always looked forward to normal sunny days and delightful sunsets.  All this rain we've been getting is also creating all the many overly-damp basements in North Io … continue reading
Posted on June 18, 2019

Hovering and Hammering

Hovering and Hammering
When thinking it was going to be a light work day, I was soon proven wrong with all the phone calls and drop-ins. The most important appointment this morning was to attend the closing of a home which I had listed far longer than I would've liked, but it was yet another example of how much harder it is in these times to sell cheaper homes in need … continue reading
Posted on June 17, 2019

Father’s Day of 2019

Father’s Day of 2019
The music over at St. Paul Lutheran went better this morning than I'd expected, with the exception of a few blips with that hymn I had to learn and play for them which was written in the key of F minor.  I suspected that was going to happen because I didn't have time to practice it on the organ.  Oh well, I'll be working on it all the more now be … continue reading
Posted on June 16, 2019

Well Known Celebrities

Well Known Celebrities
Thank goodness the rain didn't arrive until after today's public open house ended.  I knew it was forecasted, but I thought it was to be later.  As chance would have it, the sprinkling started just as I was locking up. Without a doubt, it was a great success considering the number of people in attendance, and for sure there was more than one g … continue reading
Posted on June 15, 2019

Metaphysical Fibers

Metaphysical Fibers
The first and foremost thing I had to do today, was to stop at one of my listings and do my own final walk-thru on it, then get to the office and grab my closing file, and head out to a bank for its closing. Since we're now seeing all the more in our mobile society moving in and out of our City, the sellers had already arrived in the Des Moines … continue reading
Posted on June 14, 2019

Fixing Forward

Fixing Forward
Another beautiful day in North Iowa happened again which brought on all the more pleasant thoughts and words from people I encountered.  Isn't it amazing how long sunlit-days and warms temperatures can bring out the best in most. Early this morning I received a call from a well-known I speak with on occasion who happens to live out of State.  … continue reading
Posted on June 13, 2019

The Seven Cardinals

The Seven Cardinals
Once again I was surprised to find it had rained again last night, but at least the cloud cover cleared and the sun returned which brightened mine, along with everyone else's day. For sure I had a full morning with all the phone calls and appointments to attend, as well as hurriedly getting docs prepared and emailed to a closing company which wa … continue reading
Posted on June 12, 2019

Goat’s Milk

Goat’s Milk
It was somewhat of a surprise to find rain today since our weather forecast wasn't calling for any.  It's looking like our lawnmowers are going to be getting a good workout this season.  At least it wasn't a cloudburst like so many have been already this year, and the amount we've already received has been confirmed by our water table being highe … continue reading
Posted on June 11, 2019