THE WHITEHOUSE - WASHINGTON January 25, 1941 To the Armed Forces: As Commander-in-Chief, I take pleasure in commending the reading of the Bible to all who serve in the armed forces of the United States. Throughout the centuries men of many faiths and diverse origins have found in the Sacred Book
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05/29/2011
The flags are flying for Memorial Day at Bella Vita at Green Tee in Pearland, Texas. Bella Vita is Pearland's luxury 55-plus community that features exquisite homes, a Mediterranean-style clubhouse, and lots of events and organizations for the residents. Many of the residents are veterans, and th
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05/28/2011
Georgie never misses an opportunity to snag a snack, so when someone left the pantry door open, he helped himself to a half-empty bag of Cheetos! He let me take his picture, but he wasn't about to give up the Cheetos bag! Georgie is our grand-dog. We love that Cheeto-stealing little rascal!
05/27/2011
For some people, a fresh cup of coffee or a mocha cappuccino is essential for getting started each morning. Fortunately for local coffee lovers, there's a new coffee shop in Friendswood! Dunn Bros coffee shop is now open at 201 S. Friendswood Drive (FM 518). The new coffee shop opens at 6 a.m. o
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05/26/2011
It's Chili Today, and Hot Tamale! If you are looking for the best HOT TAMALES in the Houston area, you need to stop by the Tamale Truck in Friendswood, Texas. The Tamale Truck is an institution and local Friendswood landmark. Everyone in the area knows where it is. The Tamale Truck has been doi
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05/25/2011
It started this morning. My husband wished me "Happy Anniversary", just like he does every May around this time. He knows our anniversary is close to the end of May, but he can never remember the exact date. So, when he thinks it's getting close, he starts telling me "Happy Anniversary" every mor
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05/24/2011
If you live in the Pearland, Friendswood, Alvin, South Belt or Clear Lake area, please join me at the Dynamic Women networking event and luncheon on June 9 at the Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland. The event is sponsored by the Southeast Christian Women's Club, which is affiliated with Stonecrof
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05/22/2011
It happens to all Realtors from time to time, and last week it happened to me when I was showing houses. I removed the key from the lockbox, opened the front door, and heard that repeating BEEP...BEEP...BEEP...that told me the burglar alarm was activated and was about to go off. I quickly closed
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05/22/2011
Good customer/client service is essential for Realtors who want to grow their businesses. You've got to stand out from the crowd and go the extra mile to bring about a successful transaction for your people. Sometimes going the extra mile means doing things that don't fall into the normal Realtor
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05/21/2011
So, how does this inspection thing work? Do you hire the inspector? Will you be there for the inspection? Do we have to make an appointment with the seller? These are common questions asked by buyers who have just gone under contract to purchase a home. HERE'S THE SCOOP ON HOME INSPECTIONS: In Te
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05/18/2011
