Mark's North Idaho Blog

Sandpoint Realty 'Monday Motivation'.  We are closing in on March Madness 2023 finals.  We all tend to think in terms of 'Big' or 'Reckless' when risk taker is mentioned.  Risk Taker can amount to something as small as knocking on 1 or 2 doors a day to introduce yourself.  Something seemingly ins...

Sandpoint Realty 'Friday Flag' is located somewhere very special to me.  Renamed 'Better Together' and was Pend Oreille Animal Shelter.A no kill shelter where I found my 'little girl' - Halley.  A special girl who I dare not start talking about. Donations are taken for their Thrift Shop which hel...

Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' easily can be applied, appropriately, to much beyond the battle field.It does not take much to realize how well these words fit no matter the action we replace 'battle' with.  Life, fitness goals, business, just about anything.  This being especially so after a...

Sandpoint Realty 'Monday Motivation' fits well in wishing everyone a Happy 1st Day of Spring.It does not take much creative thought to realize this quotes takes us far beyond the literal garden of our back yards.   Enjoy the wonder of the spring breaking forth and contact me if you would like to ...

As we see the snow melting and the temperatures rising, now in the mid 30's lol, I thought one of my favorite winter Sandpoint Realty 'Friday Flag' photos would fit as a nice farewell to this past winter.  The contrast catches you immediately but the longer I look the more I can feel the 'cold' o...

Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' reminds us that it is not always in doing 'because' of others that is important.There is a big difference between 'for' and 'because' of someone.  I believe this quote serves us well in reminding the pure joy doing for ourselves, with no other motive needed.   ...

I have never considered myself afraid of heights...yet it did take an extra mental push to step out onto the glass. While in Calgary Alberta Canada I made a point to visit the Calgary Tower.  Thousands step onto the glass monthly, yet it is a unique experience for each person taking that step.The...

Sandpoint Realty 'Friday Flag' again looks good showing against the snowy gray skies.  Found on Highway 2, a couple blocks east of our Sandpoint Realty Office, Six Star Automotive flies our 'Stars and Stripes'.  While I can not shout out for their work, I can say that in years of driving by their...

I believe Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' will put an appreciative smile on most everyone's face.It has been years since I have had anything to drink, yet I certainly have had enough hangovers in my time to appreciate this quote.  I am sure it will have me smiling a few times long past just t...

I don't know Sandpoint Realty 'Monday Motivation' to be all that motivating but certainly true.I know in North Idaho we are ready for some clear skies and warmer temps yet the winter storms keep rolling in.I believe the above chart pretty much says it all.  No matter the accuracy we will be here,...