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I often have buyers tell me, "Well, it's a buyer's market, I can ask for xyz in terms of repairs or credit and get it."  Or, "Let's offer $20,000 under list, I think they'll take it."  There are some indicators that it is a buyer's market when looking at inventory or days on market.  However, rea...

It's rare that my husband and I can take time off together since we are both licensees, but when we do, the San Diego Wild Animal Park is a favorite destination.  We escaped for a couple of hours yesterday and enjoyed some rare treats -- the new Sumantra tiger cubs could be seen frolicking in the...

Cowboy, the tabby in the back of the chair with the white chest, was in the chair first.  Yoda, absolutely adores Cowboy, and she started purring the moment she saw him in the chair.  Cowboy, for the most part, puts us with Yoda and her blind adoration.  However, sometimes, he can't help himself....

Although I am an Idaho native, I do enjoy living in the San Diego area now.  The time spent harvesting flower seeds out of the family flower garden must have influenced my lifelong love of gardening.  Each year for Halloween, my cosmic orange cosmos are at their showiest.  The vibrant cosmos are ...

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A few weeks ago I had the chance to participate for the first time in Vistans ROC!  It is a volunteer project in its 10th year in Vista, California.  Each year, a neighborhood is selected by the City of Vista that needs some sprucing up.  This year, twenty-seven homes benefited from the help of ...

Last Friday we had the privilege of attending "A Night of 1000 Stars" held at the historic Star Theatre in Oceanside, California.  It was the first time I had been to this theatre.  In fact, I'm almost embarrased to say, I didn't even know the theatre existed prior to this event.  It's always a p...

Yes, the temptation was too much.  Cowboy was lounging close by on the floor when the gift box arrived.  I opened the box, removed the basket, and well, ever so nonchalantly, left the box open, on the floor.  As you might expect, nature took its expected course. Within minutes, Cowboy was in the ...

At the California State WCR meeting earlier this week, I was privileged to hear Ginita Wall speak.  She is both a CPA and a CFA.   Her topic was "A Man is Not A Financial Plan."  She gave a number of examples as to why women should be fully versed in their personal finances.  For example, women g...

Southern California is known for its infrequent thunderstorms.  After spending several years in the Midwest, I do sometimes miss a good, loud, and vibrant storm.  Nothing clears out the dust quite as well as a good roaring storm.  Recently, I awoke to a sound I'd almost forgotten I knew -- THUNDE...