Thirteen years ago, we moved our family to a new development that had an assortment of available lots. Some of these lots faced open space with an unpredictable future while others backed up on other homes. The perimeter lots had hefty premiums that could easily become worthless … [Read more...]
Home Selling: All It Takes Is One
From the moment we started interviewing prospective realtors for the sale of our house, my husband and I heard the constant refrain- all it takes is one. This simple statement is obvious. We needed one buyer who would fall in love with our home. The big question remained. What … [Read more...]
Have You Considered a Family Retreat?
In the late 1980s, we took a summer family vacation to the Colorado Rockies. Our intention was to take a low cost vacation to a cooler place that had outdoor activities. The trip exceeded our expectations and sold us on the idea of having a special destination or family retreat. … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Student-Parent-Teacher Relationships
Today, I walked by our neighborhood school. I glanced at the electronic sign that was projecting school announcements. I stopped for a second. Isn’t August 22 tomorrow? I muttered in disbelief, “The school year starts tomorrow?” For the first time in 30 years, none of my children … [Read more...]
Ordinary Moments of Joy
The empty-nester era provides ample time to reflect on one’s life. The hectic pace of round-the-clock meals and laundry coupled with daily chauffeuring responsibilities has ceased. The once noisy home is peaceful and quiet. This new stage is welcomed by some and regretted by … [Read more...]
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