A peek inside John's head

Well, I always have to sit around and read Thesa's beautiful descriptions of a place close to my heart. Oregon. But not just Oregon; Bend, OR. Maybe the best part of Oregon (I am sure she would tell you that). I am not going tell how great it is. If you want to read that, go read her stuff. I AM ...

I AM A RELATIVE "NEWBIE" TO CALIFORNIA. I was actually born in Simi Valley, but we relocated to Oregon when I was 2. That was many years ago. 3 years ago, I packed up and moved, with my wife, to Santa Clarita, CA. Now, Santa Clarita is great, don't get me wrong. But, its desert. I came from green...

BACK IN DECEMBER, MY WIFE'S UNCLE DIED. Uncle Don. Uncle Don was quite a man. At his memorial service, one person after another went to the mic and talked about how "Don was always willing to help a friend or a neighbor." Story after story of how the Don helped the neighbor fix something, or help...

Just wanted to give you quick update on what the rental market is doing here in Santa Clarita, CA. The rental market in the Santa Clarita Valley continues to remain strong. This is in direct response to the continuing struggles in the resale sector. With resale still remaining difficult to buy, a...

Charmer in the heart of Princessa Estates! 2 bedrooms plus a loft. 2 minutes from the Via Princessa entrance to the 14 freeway. Don't miss this one! The owners will also consider selling. Call for details. THIS HOME SOLD BEFORE WE COULD RENT IT, NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Bedrooms: 2 + loftBathrooms: 2...

THIS HOME IS NO LONGER ON THE MARKET.   Beautiful Sienna Villa Townhome in the Heart of Valencia! Easy I-5 access at Valencia Blvd or McBean Pkwy for commuters. Walking distance to the Town Centre. Bedrooms: 2+loftBathrooms: 2Square feet: 1112Price per month: $1825Availability: July 1Pets: consid...

This is a nice Saugus home near the intersection of Bouquet Cyn and David Way. One of the best priced homes in its class. Check the price vs. square footage and bedrooms!  Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Square feet: 2061Price per month: $2195Availability: ImmediatePets: ConsideredParking: 2-car attached ...

This is a nice home near Saugus High School (walking distance). Near the intersection of Bouquet Cyn and Seco Cyn. Bedrooms: 3 + LoftBathrooms: 3Square feet: 1776Price per month: $2500Availability: ImmediatePets: ConsideredParking: 2-car attached garageCLICK THE PIC FOR MORE INFORMATION!         ...

This is a great little condo is just north of the Seco Cyn/Bouquet Cyn intersection. Nestled deep inside this cute little complex, the balcony overlooks the pool area. Brand new paint and carpet, very vanilla. Bedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1Sq ft: 770Availability: ImmediatePrice per month: $1195 FIRST TW...

I RECENTLY STARTED TO RE-READ A GREAT BOOK. JOHN MAXWELL's insightful book, DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU. Did you ever read a book for a second (or third, or fourth) time and think, "How did I miss this last time?" I had one of those moments in the first chapter. INFLUENCE. Sometimes I forget...