I generally don't toot my own horn on Active Rain but I have just received a special honor that acknowledges years of dedicated service. On November 15, 2008 I was inducted in the Ohio Youth Soccer Association - North Hall of Fame. It is an honor that holds special meaning for me. It has been
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11/16/2008
A TOUGH OLD COWBOY FROM SOUTH TEXAS COUNSELED HIS GRANDSON THAT IF HE WANTED TO LIVE A LONG LIFE, THE SECRET WAS TO SPRINKLE A PINCH OF GUN POWDER ON HIS OATMEAL EVERY MORNING.THE GRANDSON DID THIS RELIGIOUSLY TO THE AGE OF 103 WHEN HE DIED.HE LEFT BEHIND 14 CHILDREN, 30 GRANDCHILDREN, 45
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11/16/2008
Do you have listings that are priced too high? Do your sellers resist lowering their price and holding on to a value that is out of touch with current market trends? This isn't uncommon at present. Recent surveys have indicated that homeowners tend to understand that home values are declinin
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11/11/2008
Everyone has some connection in one way or another to a member of the armed services (past and/or present) who served our country faithfully. We all owe a debt of graditude to the brave men and women for the freddoms we enjoy today. This post is a tribute to our veterans:
11/10/2008
Ok.. You have to live in northeast ohio to appreciate this one. A friend, or at least I call him that, sent this to me. He's a Pittsburgh Steeler fan and really loves to rub it in. Regardless of your football affiliation, I think you'll like this. Keep in mind: It's hard to be a fan in NE Ohio
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11/03/2008
I generally work on my real estate business for most of my waking moments. I do take time for family and my favorite diversion; golf. Today I took a day off to spend some time with a friend. I'll call this friend "Fred." It's a nickname my kids gave him years ago because he reminded them of Fr
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10/23/2008
I will seek and find you ...I shall take you to bed and have my way with you ...I'll make you ache, shake and sweat until you moan and groan.I will make you beg for mercy, beg for me to stop.I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I'm finished with you. And, when I am f
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10/18/2008
I had a difficult closing a while back full of nightmares and horror stories. Here are a few: The property was bank-owned There were delays that caused the deal to go "out of contract." The buyers did not contribute to the delays. We were under the threat of Per Diem penalties. We clo
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10/13/2008
We tend to take so many things for granted. They are there on a daily basis and we generally don't give them much though. However, the sad events of 9-11 brought so much "front and center" and reminded us that our "first responders" put themselves in harms way on a regular basis. Our brave men
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10/10/2008
There are a number of events that are taking place within the week in southern Summit County, Ohio. Take time to support your local charities and turn out to listen to the candidates and issues important to your local community. Green Chili Supper at Middle School Bulldog Chili, hot
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10/08/2008