O'Fallon, MO Real Estate News

Monday Motivation…I remember my grandfather always saying that something wasn’t worth a dime.  To a kid back in the day a dime was a really big thing, ‘cause if we got a nickel we were in tall cotton.I soon came to understand that if something wasn’t worth a dime it Wwas considered “Worthless”.  ... 03/06/2011

A simple survey, iPhone or Blackberry……..As fast as technology improves who has time to stay on top of all of it?  One thing for sure we need to be able to get the job done while being either in the office or on the road.  If not we will be playing catch up with our clients and customers.Two year... 03/06/2011

Sunday March 6th Dentist's Day…….Are you ready for this? Dentist's Day is a day to display a big, toothy smile. After all, your Dentist plays a role in that big, bright smile.  He or she is an important person in keeping your smile bright, and your teeth and mouth healthy.  My big toothy smile wa... 03/05/2011

I have read that today is Multiple Personality Day……………And now I am beside myself who is also beside my other self.   Does this mean that when I talk of myself in the third person that I have this disorder? Multiple Personality Day is an opportunity to get in touch with all of you.Someone with a ... 03/04/2011

“Tomb of the Unknowns”.............This is an email that was sent to me a couple of days ago by my brother and I thought that I would share it with you here in the Rain.  I am not asking you to do anything like forward this on to your whole mailing list or sphere of influence or anything like tha... 03/04/2011

Today March 4th is “Hug a GI Day”…….Today, and every March 4th, is a day that we all can get close and hug. It's "Hug a GI Day". Give a great big hug to any and all GIs you see today. The men and women in our armed forces deserve our thanks and appreciation.Our military men and women (GI's) perfo... 03/03/2011

Today is March 3rd “National Anthem Day”.....The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. It was written by Francis Scott Key.  National Anthem Day is celebrated every March 3rd and celebrates the song, and the history behind its creation, and the day that cong... 03/02/2011

St Charles County MO the 2010 Census Numbers are in……This is always an interesting time because there is a lot that depends on the census especially when the political scene is so fired up.So what kind of a picture did the 2010 census paint?  The painting of St Charles County MO shows it with a b... 02/28/2011

Monday Motivation for Feb. 28, 2011, There are days when you are on top of the world and everything just seems to be going just PEACHY.  It is on those days that folks seem to be paying attention to you and complimenting you all day long.  Or at least it seems as though they are.Then there is the... 02/28/2011

No Brainer Day!! Another weird/bizarre holiday, “No Brainer Day” will always fall on February 27th Having the choice of writing about the Polar Bear (yes they have a special day too) or “No Brainer Day” I decided to take the obvious topic. By definition, a "No brainer" is doing something that is ... 02/26/2011

Tell a Fairy Tale Day, Another Weird or Bizarre Holiday,So what is “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”?“Tell a Fairy Tale Day” will always be found on February 26th.Today is a great opportunity to read your kids.  That is if the kids are around.  If they aren't around, it’s perfectly okay to read a fair tale... 02/26/2011

Surviving Your Serengeti………The Metaphor,I have just finished reading the first two chapters of Stefan Swanepoel’s book titled Surviving Your Serengeti.  What an easy and interesting read too.  Have you read it yet?From the very start of his book Stefan sets the stage using the Serengeti and its p... 02/24/2011

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day......Today and every February 23rd is International Dog Biscuit  Appreciation Day.  So Ralph The Real Estate Dog this is another day for you ole buddy.International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day is a day for the dogs. And, that's because there is no one e... 02/22/2011

OK All You Dog Lovers Just For YOU, Today is Walking The Dog Day,Every February 22nd is “Walking the Dog Day”.  This is a first for me and I would bet it is for a lot of folks out there.  So mark your calendar for next year.Walking the Dog Day is a special day that your dog looks forward to all y... 02/21/2011

Monday Morning Motivation….We have all we need to chart our course! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go. Dr. Seuss Stop and think ab... 02/21/2011

Hoodie Hoo Day A Really Bizarre Holiday……..This is a young and bizarre holiday always celebrated on February 20th in the northern hemisphere.  In the southern hemisphere it will be celebrated on Aug. 20th.If you didn’t get enough hoopla on Groundhog Day then on this winter day, you can go out at ... 02/20/2011

National Chocolate Mint Day!!!Every February 19th is National Chocolate Mint Day.  A day to celebrate everything and anything that is chocolate mint flavored.  Anything with chocolate in it can’t be all bad can it?Ice Cream, candies and all kind of desserts are the most favored of the chocolate m... 02/19/2011

Another wonderfully Weird Holiday……Today February 18th is National Battery DayWhen you look at it there are very few things that don’t either depend on a battery or it has a battery back-up.  Will the list ever stop?  My guess is probably not.  Batteries are used everywhere, from the battlefield ... 02/17/2011

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day......What a follow-up to yesterday, do a favor for a grouch day.  Always February 17th, and you know what to do...perform a few random acts of kindness.  Almost any kind deed will do.  It is highly recommend you perform kind acts on as many people as you can.T... 02/16/2011

Do a Grouch a Favor today. Do it and make the world a better place.Everyone has been a grouch at one time or another. Not me, I plan on staying this way for a very long time.  Some people are seemingly grouches all of the time.  That’s me, the one with his hand up……It's in their nature.  You got ... 02/16/2011