Emelyn Morris-Sayre's Blog

Hiking Mount Galbraith Loop in Golden, CO on a perfect spring day will keep my spirits soaring for the entire week!  Although the morning began with hazy skies, my husband, Jim and dog, Jake, joined me west of Denver at the mouth of Golden Gate Canyon.  Just minutes from downtown Golden, the trai...

Happy Valentine wishes coming your way from Colorado!  Valentine's Day is not just for sweethearts. I believe it is a time to recognize long-standing friendships and relationships such as the one's I have developed through ActiveRain and the Council of Residential Specialists.  Whether you are a ...

Finding solace in sunrises and sunsets was a key part of my past few months.  I live in Colorado, a very far distance from my family on the east coast.  My mother, who has been my mentor and inspiration for my entire life, recently had to undergo radiation treatments for lung cancer. She has neve...

The Air Force Memorial soars into the sky. This striking and very simple memorial immediately draws your eyes up to the sky, a very fitting tribute to the men and women who have served or are serving our Country in the Air Force. The site overlooks the Pentagon, parts of Arlington National Cemete...

Today, I made a very solemn visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Having been raised in Arlington, VA, this sacred place is very dear and near to my heart. I was here when JFK was assassinated, when MLK was shot down and experienced many other life-changing events. Every time I come back to see m...

There is a great deal of discrepancy about between the real world and what the media is saying about short sales and loan modifications nad foreclosures.  A few days ago , I was listening to the Today Show and an expert was telling the stressed out public that if they are considering a loan modif...

Competing for ranking in ActiveRain makes us all better!  My primary market is Lakewood, CO., and I have achieved a great position in my local market place on ActiveRain.  I am second only to a home stager...and my use of "only" is not to diminish my collegue who has worked hard to get into the p...

Having a good title company makes for a smooth transaction. I have been a Realtor for 15 years and having a good, professional title company can make the difference between a difficult transaction and one that moves through like a sharp blade on smooth ice. I have two companies that I use regular...

Thirsty?  When I first got my Nikon DSL camera, I did some experimenting of close-ups of a lemon slice.  I really liked how it turned out so I decided to revisit the subject.  This time, I sliced a lime and used a variety of backgrounds.  Photography is such a wonderful part of my life and I have...