“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) http://www.vangoghgallery.com/ Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds while stewing in their [...]
A common complaint I hear from home owners is “How do I stop junk mail?” This is especially true for new home owners who find they’re bombarded by catalogs and advertisements intended for the previous owners. Not only is eliminating junk mail a personal convenience, but it’s also good for the planet. Who hasn’t lugged [...]
If you’re underwater on your conforming, conventional mortgage, you may be eligible to refinance without paying down principal and without having to pay mortgage insurance. Important Note: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are scheduled to provide full details of the program, including information to lenders, by Nov. 15. The FHFA says some lenders may be [...]
I am sure by now you have heard about Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. losing his battle with cancer. I am sure most of us feel as if we’ve lost a friend. An innovative friend at the young age of 56 who still had a lot to give. Here was a man that is loved by [...]
What America Is All About Having been a Marine myself, I have a lot of respect and admiration for this Staff Sargent. God bless him and the rest of our service men and women who have fought for our country 200+ years. Semper Fi Staff Sargent, you would have made Chesty proud. Ooh Rah!
Q: How do you use visualization in your everyday life? Tony: An extraordinary life doesn’t just happen. Visualization is one of the most powerful tools you can incorporate into your everyday life to help maintain the competitive edge you enjoy now or to take you to an even higher plane. Like watching a move of [...]
Even if you have no intention of selling your home this year, regular maintenance is essential for preserving your home’s appearance and value. If you do plan to sell, your well maintained home should fetch a higher asking price while avoiding last minute repairs before closing. This spring, concentrate on these important fix-ups: Inspect gutters [...]
Press Release for Portland, OR Farmers’ Market. Can’t wait for all that local, organically grown produce!!! Not to mention are the artisan stuff. Summer is right around the corner! yeah! Portland Farmers Market Growing for 2010 Season Portland Farmers Market doubles footprint at Saturday PSU Market and opens two new farmers’ markets at Pioneer Courthouse [...]
Just a quick post on a cool piece of technology I was introduced to the other day. So what’s in an email signature? You know… that often neglected sign off to your emails? It’s purpose is to give the reader an easy means to contact you should they have questions. Or, you can use it [...]
It’s always a good idea to watch this speech. I actually found a copy of it in it’s entirety. Remember Dr. King’s message today and always.
