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Pink Rubber Ducky

It was yet another “follow the bouncing ball” day again where there was always something in need of immediate attention. I always smile to myself whenever someone in the general public makes some sort of sassy remark about how Realtors just sit around waiting for a buyer or seller to come walking thru their office doors. Oh how not so. Sever … continue reading

Posted on October 22, 2019

Re-Visit of 112 N. Crescent Drive

I can certainly say this was quite an eventful day to where the hours seemed to fly by with all the many duties I had from the time I arrived at my office. Of course this rain was enough to make a person want to go out an spit, but as we all know, we can't control the this crazy weather. You can bet I was exceptionally glad I got my outdoor work do … continue reading

Posted on October 21, 2019

Bacon Mac & Cheese

I think I had a guardian angel on my shoulder this morning when over at Our Savior's Lutheran Church because I'm nearly certain it was keeping me from choking on the music I was given to play, and it all started last Sunday when I was asked by Pastor Matt if I would be willing to play their 8:30 am Service at Our Savior's today. I told him it would … continue reading

Posted on October 20, 2019

List of Accomplishments

Oh, you can bet I was bristling when having discovered it raining this morning. Ugh! It seems these recent weekends have been plagued with rain, and especially annoying when many like me have specific days set aside to work on outdoor duties that are time sensitive. It's looking like I'm going to have to take most of a day off this coming week from … continue reading

Posted on October 19, 2019

Immobile and Sedentary

My day started much earlier than normal, and the reason for it, was that I needed to drive a good distance to place a sold sign on a property I'll be closing next week. Since it's located on a much traveled road, I figured I'd get some good advertisement out of it until then. I thought it best to take the Interstate since I'd be saving on travel … continue reading

Posted on October 18, 2019

Filtered Beams

Upon arrival at my office this morning, I realized how quickly we're approaching the winter solstice when finding the sun not having even begun to peek out from behind our eastern horizon. I guess that's what we have to live with considering how high we are on the globe, but at least we do have longer summer days to enjoy. Isn't it strange how the … continue reading

Posted on October 17, 2019

Red Onions

Thank goodness the sun finally came out and warmed us up at least a little bit. Even though it was shining, when I had to meet someone at a property this morning and while standing outside speaking with a client, I was actually getting chilled from the wind. We had to cut our conversation short because we were both getting uncomfortable. I share … continue reading

Posted on October 16, 2019

Tittle Bros. Packing Co.

It was a rather uneventful Tuesday, and likely because of it being chilly and gray nearly the entire day. Yes, we had a few cloud-breaks, but they were not long-lived. I'm wishing the forecasts are going to be correct when telling us it'll be in the 60's toward the end of the week. I'm afraid it's going to be a race getting a home closed nex … continue reading

Posted on October 15, 2019

WW Homestead Dairy

For a Monday, it wasn't as busy as I'd expected, but with it being Columbus Day, I guess there were all the many who took off for a three day weekend. Since all the Federal offices and most of the banks were closed, there really wasn't much else open other than those businesses that take advantage of every long hour they're open. I had a call fr … continue reading

Posted on October 14, 2019

Psychological Slivers

I arrived at the office earlier in order to call one of my clients about a phone message I received late last night. The phone call came from a caller with an "out West" area code, and the message was a request to see that particular clients home very soon because the caller's husband would be leaving the area sometime today. Since it was far too l … continue reading

Posted on October 13, 2019

Waging a Verbal Battle

Welcome to pre-winter! This has been quite the change from last week, and I don't even want to think what type of real winter we're going to have in store for us if this is a precursor to our months ahead. My morning was a smattering of duties including more office accounting, several visits to stores including a paint store, and all the while, … continue reading

Posted on October 12, 2019

Equally Timeless

Goodness gracious, it was quite a change in weather today to where it was so cold, I was seeing people walking around with down-filled coats on, and for sure, those icy gusts of wind we were getting, was enough to send us all running to grab our windbreakers. Thank goodness I didn't have a morning filled with appointments because I had to get ba … continue reading

Posted on October 11, 2019