Laurie's Life and Work in Wisconsin!

In my ogoing quest for inspirational words of wisdom, I found these gems. I hope they brighten your day, and give you that extra gumption for what ever you need today:   "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."       – Marie Curie "We are not what we know but what we are wi...

I use an industrial sized mug                        for my tea everyday,     It sports an 'industrial sized' message, that I take as my inspiration.  I'd like to share it with you: "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Your life holds for you endless possibilities.  Keep sight always of what is important... True ...

We hear it said all the time - focus on Referrals to Build your Business! Okay, how do we do that?        It is Easy - Do Something               Yes, get out and Do Something Okay, I said it!   but how??                      Activity Breeds Activity Look at your calendar , identify possibilities...

A friend of mine recently recommended the book:                    The Richest Man in Babylon,                                 by George S. Clason  I loved it.  It is a compact read that addresses basic financial points in a very effective manner. Ironically, real estate agent seem to either be e...

  Many people never realize as they are watching those gaggles of geese, how the geese support each other as they fly south for the winter.  As these extraordinary animals take on this monumental feat - they set a valuable example for all of us!  For instance: -the birds fly in a V formation to r...

Mark Your Calendars for the Craft Fair at the West Side Club    featuring:  lovely holiday greenery and decorations, hand made candles, dolls clothes including                       American Girl items, delectable baked treats from QA This year's Craft Fair will be held on:             November 2...

  Like so many other folks - I have an ongoing LOVE/HATE Relationship with my credit cards.  In the back of my mind I have always known that 'Overspending is Bad.'   (I mean, which part of 'DUH' don't I understand?) When I learned the Rule of 72's,  I thought, Why Didn't Someone Explain this to M...

Okay, Ashley is now becoming a full-fledged                       DAVID BOWIE Fan!!             and she is                   hooked on the movie, LABYRINTH! She wants to watch it over and over.   (and we do!)       (she got that from her mom, when                 I fall for a movie, I fall hard!...

Annual Open House at Tyrol Basin Sunday, October 26, 2008   9am to 5pm It is hard to believe but it is that time of year already for Tyrol Basin's annual OPEN HOUSE.  Fall colors are fading fast and snow will be here before you know it and the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting even more snow tha...

Operation Fresh Start = Another Great Home! Adorable Two Story, just two blocks from Lake Wingra NEW LISTING!!          838 West Lakeside Avenue, Madison, WI     House - 1,151 s.f.; Lot - 6,000 s.f. Two bedrooms. One bath. One car garage. Great, sunny, family room. Great backyard. Sale price: $18...