“Live! Because when you die, you will wish you have lived.” Herman C. Rumpp 1858-1940 Archiving my paternal family history has yielded remarkable discoveries. This short quote was hand written on the inside page of my Great Grandfather’s address book. His life certainly demonstrated his commitment to this idea. We […]
In a world demonstrating disunity, disorder, disaster after disaster, we are called to bring to life that which only we can, peace. Within and throughout our daily moments, our every single breath of life, we can choose between chaos and serenity. This choice has never been more relevant, or existential, […]
Being a realtor is meaningful work. I help people like you accomplish important goals that improve your quality of life. I help your families become established in new surroundings, neighborhoods and even at times, new states, where roots take hold and fresh dreams are born.
As you know from working with […]
Seasons change.
The urgency of life is never as present than at life’s end. The incredible human desire to wake up one more day, reveals both the hunger to live and also our struggles to accept life’s disappointments. But there it is, time runs out on us all and […]
Laughter is therapeutic. I thank God every day for the particular strain of humor that runs through my paternal blood line. The wit and wisdom of humor used to express love and to create connection. I see it in my father, brother, children and now percolating in our three-year-old grandson. […]
Our present moment calls for demonstrating one’s highest qualities in everyday action, thus nurturing human existential responsibility. Mindfulness, patience, humor are inherent gifts for navigating toward a more balanced, less fractured world. In an idealized scene we might assemble together fully diverse inclusive of differences, believing if momentarily, in our […]
Fortunate are those among us with lifetime friendships involving important, life-shaping, memories. Attending reunions, arranging visits with old friends or through research, we seek the nostalgia of our past. In-person get-togethers help us observe where we came from and illuminate that which counts the very most; the difference our mutual […]
Our Peace and Well-Being reside within.
Whether it is working through the stresses and strains of daily life or when faced with more serious challenges such as injury or disease, it remains within our power to choose inner peace and well-being. A rising above, by going inside, kind of choosing.
Stories throughout […]
As human beings, we possess a trait, or a mindset at least, that says, “once we” -fill in the blank- then we can relax. Then, we will be happy. Then, all things will be fine.
Often we see this in material pursuits. That in our world of wealth, ‘things’ can bring […]
Make your move, indeed!
Have you noticed a subtle churning within, that begins as a background rumbling and slowly rises up to require your attention? Of course, we all recognize this pattern. I suppose it represents by example, human activity.
It is in observing this process that human beings bear witness to […]
What is happening with Real Estate? Something is ALWAYS happening, is the answer. As Realtors, we can get caught up in the pendulum of highs and lows. As consumers, we can find ourselves on top of the world, or at times, feeling we are sitting at the bottom of the […]
How are things going for you? I trust that you are taking time to focus on those nearest and dearest to you. Start with your self. Time in life is precious! With much to manage just getting through each day, it is sometimes easy to forget the big picture. We […]
