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2026
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Actually, My story should be titled "NO ROAD UNTRAVELED. The Charm Of The Uncharted by Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran. I could, and should, write a book on this topic. My earliest thoughts are my travels as a pre-teen on my Montgomery Wards mini-bike driving around the lakes area of Minnesota. ...
03/31/2026
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Obviously Timmothy was inspired by the lake we had in our backyard (3 times this Spring) when he wrote this comic strip. Also, just as obvious, the guinea pigs (Titus & Philemon) are not considering that that swim would be the equivalent to a "Polar Plunge".Did you notice the "lifeline" in the pi...
03/31/2026
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My mind often wanders. I believe it is healthy for us to take mini vacations, maybe 20 seconds or less here and there throughout our workday. When we feel overwhelmed, a brief pause can help us refocus and lift the brain fog we may find ourselves in.AI says: To cultivate a positive mindset, refl...
03/30/2026
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When we are hired as an agent for a Buyer or Seller we need to be sure we are representing them the way they wish us to represent them.New agents may be tempted to rassle dazzle their client by doing their own negotiating with another agent on a Real Estate buy or sale. This is not only but it is...
03/27/2026
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They usually don't mean it in the same way conveyed in the cartoon above. Regretfully many of us know an agent who makes us sick by their actions and/or their attitude. When anger and disgust arise, self-reflection is good. The drawing on the left is/was created by one of my favorite artists, M.C...
03/26/2026
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Spring can be a tough time for Realtors showing homes to potential Buyers and when holding open houses. I doubt there is a Realtor out there who doesn't have a story/nightmare involving mud during a showing.There are three tools that come to mind that I would provide in the new construction homes...
03/25/2026
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Like most people I shovel it in (popcorn) when it's in front of me. This is regrettable being it gets stuck in my teeth and is usually salted to a point where I order an extra beer to go with it. Gee, did the bar plan that?Of course the bar owner planned that, it's called marketing. The beauty of...
03/24/2026
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Maybe Titus is going to have a looong day. Mondays are usually long enough without your butt trailing far behind you.My Monday coffee mug always makes me smile. Here is hoping that we all have a better day than Titus and Mr. Bill.Looking at my schedule for the week I've got a Dr's appointment (ey...
03/23/2026
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Rising up to the March Challenge by Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran to remember an Active Rain influence in our lives ( Celebrating AR Lives Lost) I have chosen Myrl Jeffcoat by reblogging the second to the last post she made: Talk Like A Pirate Day.Myrl is one of about 230,000 AR bloggers I nev...
03/22/2026
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When the bakery originally opened about 15 years ago they were called The Candy Bouquet. Over the years they evolved into a luncheon and renamed themselves Cookies For You. They are a wonderful place to sit downtown and enjoy coffee, a cookie, or a simple lunch. There is nothing outstanding about...
03/21/2026
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