All the Jobs

"When you’re a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you’re not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will see it. You’ll know it’s there, so you’re going to use a beautiful piece of wood on th...

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Feb 24, 2025
Yesterday, and a Lifetime Ago

I honor him every time I stand in front of an audience or classroom of students. I seek to teach with passion and enthusiasm, instilling confidence and excitement in my students. I know that's what he did so it just seems right to carry on the tradit...

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Feb 17, 2025
Add to Cart

It’s so easy to click that little “Add to Cart” icon. There’s no immediate commitment, but when you’re ready to check out, it’s all right there. Click. Confirm. Commit.

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Feb 10, 2025
Who’s Ready for Their BYE?

Someone you know bought their first home last year. There will be some first-time Sellers this year, putting their first home on the market. Who’s to say some of those next opportunities won’t come your way? They are going to go to someone, so w...

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Jan 27, 2025
Memories, Messes, and Moving On

What’s in the Attic? I spent the weekend helping my Mom clean out her attic. She’s lived in her current house for more than 50 years—the same house my brothers and I grew up in. It holds countless memories beyond the boxes, suitcases, and milk crates...

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Jan 06, 2025
Milestones

My car surpassed the 100,000-mile mark last week…and I didn’t even notice. Yeah, it’s a big deal, and I missed it. I knew it was coming, but I was out showing houses to a client. When the magical moment occurred, I wasn’t paying attention to the odom...

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Dec 30, 2024
Shopping for Yourself

We’re all guilty of it. We shop for family members or friends and end up putting more items in the cart for ourselves than the intended recipients’ names. Sometimes we even cover up this activity, wrapping the gifts we picked out for ourselves, just...

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Dec 23, 2024