I have no idea for the reason to be absent on my blog so much. Once a month is irresponsible. So, when the question was posted to me, "what have you been up to?" that gave me an idea. Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself to not answer that question with an... Continue Reading →
Neighborhood in Transition
I have noticed here in Boise that many neighborhoods are in various stages of transition. Let me give you an example with a bit of history. Boise's Lower Highlands was developed by Richard B. Smith in the late 1950's. The first few homes sat at the ends of dirt streets for years before the real... Continue Reading →
Create a Neighborly Front Yard
I especially like the Little Free Library idea! There are all sorts of things we can do to beckon our neighbors over to say hello, chat about neighborhood happenings, or just get to know each other. I usually do my neighbor chatting in the Boise Foothills when I hike with my labradoodle, Zeke. Now that... Continue Reading →
I’m Going Out on a Limb
“The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.” ― Dalai Lama XIV I am definitely going to go out on a limb today. I just cannot sit back and let it go. I have been giving a great deal of thought to the events that have happened here in... Continue Reading →
talk, talk, #talk or let’s talk!
I always think out loud and this morning on my run was no exception. Lately, I have been giving advice about communication and conversation. To resolve and solve issues. To be collaborative rather than combative. But, communication is the heart of the many things we deal with in life. Let me backtrack a bit. On... Continue Reading →
#Bandanas for #Idaho #firefighters
from Facebook today. Getting the word out! Blaine County, Idaho Sheriff Ramsey: "I was at Albertsons the other night and a hot shot crew member came up and asked me where he could buy a bandana. Albertsons doesn't sell them, so I gave him one I had. Firefighters use bandanas to protect themselves from... Continue Reading →
De-cluttering with helpful guides
Ha! You say when you read that title. Not me..... but we all tend to get things and keep things. Soon we forget to ask why and what for. Well, think about it! Even me, who had a business called Chaos Control, can get out of control with "things" around the house. As of late,... Continue Reading →
“hey universe…™”
I was in a Keller Williams Realty Boise sales meeting about a month ago, and the person speaking was talking about writing manifestations of what you want in life and posting them in your house. Of course, he centered the topic around business. I remember thinking to myself, gee whiz, I need to remember to... Continue Reading →
Farewell to My Year as ACAR President
Is it too trite to start off this post with a “as I was sitting reminiscing about 2011”….? Truth be told, that is exactly what I am doing. Heavy sigh! I have had a wonderful year at the 2011 Ada County Association of Realtors President. This year was a success due to the dedication of... Continue Reading →
Where have I been, where am I going?
I find it hard to believe that I have not posted on my blog for so long! What is up with that? Where have I been? As I began to think about that, I realized I have not quite given myself the "me" time I used to. I have not taken very many or nearly... Continue Reading →