Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho & Realtor® Fathom Realty
In the days of COVID-19, Americans have learned to adapt and adjust our daily lives. That thought led me to think of what I miss and what I have done to replace activities. Things I used to do that I have not yet ventured out in the world to do again. I am just not... Continue Reading →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Just sitting here at home tonight, wondering why. Wondering just how. Wondering what to do..... The answers are close at hand, but are the answers simple? If so, why are those answers so elusive? Are those answers complicated? If so, how does one peel the layers? Once those layers are peeled, what do we see? What do we want to... Continue Reading →
It’s time for Neighborhood Housing’s annual event, Paint the Town™, which is Saturday June 11, 2011. Some of you may want to know more about this event, and I am here to fill you in! First of all, Paint The Town™ originated in 1983 to help senior & disabled homeowners who could neither physically manage... Continue Reading →
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