Bonnie Marie DeWolfe's (1notary) Blog

A simplified way to explain taxes... (Thanks to "Charm" in AL)Tax system 101 Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothin...

This is the 2nd in a series of blogs that I will write about what to do in Colorado.  For adults and kids-  The North Pole & Santas Workshop Amusement Park- Who doesn't love the excitement surrounding Christmas! This park has visits with Santa, over 2 dozen rides and  a variety of shows, like the...

I have spent the past couple of weeks soliciting donations for a silent auction that will take place at a gathering in OK.  100% of the money raised during this silent auction will go to 2 very worthy causes.  I've sent letters/emails to businesses all over Colorado, expecting maybe 1 or 2 items ...

Everyone needs a good laugh to start the week off right...so I thought I'd put a few things here that made me laugh...Enjoy...A little boy goes to his father and asks, "Daddy, how was I born?" The father answers: "Well son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Here is how it happened...

I have lived in Colorado for about 17 years. We are active outdoors people.  This is the best place to find things to do year around. If you want to try Whitewater rafting, I recommend Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting- Buena Vista CO                   Their website is: www.buffalojoe.com    They ...

As Notary Signing Agents, we walk into a lot of different types of situations.  Although I don't think the potential is as dangerous for us as it is for realtors, the potential is still there. The reason I say not as bad for us is as it is for realtors, is that we are meeting people, in most case...

The following activities are going on in Pueblo West during the month of April- I will update this as often as possible! *Free Camp for Grieving Children-Sangre de Cristo Hospice along with various grief counselors have come together to offer "Clouds to Rainbow Kid's Kamp".  It's open to children...

Pueblo West is located on Hwy 50 West between Pueblo and Canon City.  When I first moved to the far north side of Pueblo West, for as far you could see from our house, there were a total of 5 homes, including ours.  I look out there today and there are so many homes that I can't get an accurate c...

I just received a call asking if I could do a closing tonight at 7PM, I looked at my schedule and told them that yes, I was available, we agreed on a reasonable fee and was about to end the call when the scheduler stated: "Oh! By the way, we need you to date all the documents for April 11th. This...

I did a closing quite some time ago, where the borrower was trying to get his cattle moved from summer to winter pasture and asked when I called to confirm the appt. He asked if I knew how to ride.  Since I grew up around rodeo and participated in rodeo events, and have horses of my own, I told h...