Lydie Ouellet Dickinson's (lydieo) Blog

“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” - David Brinkley (1920-2003)       You can imagine that with a "Quote of the Day" like this one, there is not much left to be said. David Brinkley (1920-2003) was a popular television newscaster who...

  OK. Did you read my previous blog? It was a wonderful blog originally written by Amy Hahn, an ActiveRain Ambassador.   Amy, you inspired me. Let me tell you first that I work full-time from the office. At least five time a day as most real estate agents I know. Granted my office is about two mi...

OK.. I am re-blogging this one from Amy Hahn because you Amy inspired me "Big Time".  So, to all my ActiveRain friends, kindly read this wonderful blog first and then follow up with my next blog. You will then see what I am talking about. To be continued... New Year, New Home Office My home offic...

This is my suggested "Must Read Blog" of the week. It is the perfect blog to read this week as we came to the end of the first week of 2012. I always believe that jazz music goes great while preparing supper. I should try to grow a garden box of herbs and lettuce this year. Oh  I believe! I belie...

With the New Year, you are  finally ready to start your own business. First, you need: LOCATION. Prime location is a MUST! This little jem is located on Main Street in Blackstone Mass. Near the Post Office and other essential businesses. Bring your talent to town and see why so many people have d...

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce   Sincerely, the only real information I could find on Ms. Pierce after 20 minutes of search on Google was the ...

"Stick to the basics and when you feel you've mastered them it's time to start all over again, begin a new - again with the basics - this time paying closer attention." Anonymous OK. I admit it, on a personal level it has been a rough end of the year. Professionally, things are looking up for the...

Country Charm abounds this friendly ranch style home. Located in Bellingham, Mass. Listed at only $229,901   Many features include cabinet packed galley kitchen with ceramic flooring that opens to dining room with hardwood.    Entertainment size living room with wood burning stove overlooks lusc...

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden      I am actively busy busy working on my business plan for 2012...and I stumbled on this quote. Another great line to add to it. John Wooden was a talented basketball player who became later a Hall of Fame recipient that went...

  "I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but wi...