As we start to pull out of this isolation and get back to work and other activities, I have noticed some resounding common responses from many people that I have talked to. One is that people joke about the weight that they had gained, which was probably voicing their concern and basically saying, don’t judge […]
What is the allure of collector or fast cars? I think it is the nostalgia of things from our childhood that we remember and want to relive or experience again. I have always loved fast cars and everything that goes with them. A bit of a fanatic you might say although I have always been […]
Early the other morning my wife called me to come down from my office work to see what was at the front door. It was a fish which I guess an Eagle dropped. Lots of Eagles and the Plainfin Midshipmen fish are back on our beach. A real surprise to see. Thinking I may be […]
So it’s been two and a half months since we have actually seen our grandkids and as a grandfather and a parent I can tell you that has been one of the hardest things I have had to do. Thoughts raced through my mind if the grandkids would remember us or stand back feeling uncomfortable and not knowing what […]
We have just been told that restrictions for social distancing may be relaxed. So, where do we go from here? I said to my wife the other day, man it’s going to feel really weird putting dress clothes on after this, and a haircut, now that I have missed the last 2, that will be […]
I had an interesting comment from a fellow that has done some media work for me at our home about a problem that I am experiencing with our home theatre, which made me think that no matter how tough or frustrating things get there has to be a positive to take away from it….right? So, […]
Admit it. We have all either accidentally used this word (before we could catch ourselves), or at least heard it out in public. A few days ago, as I was standing in line at a grocery store and self-distancing from other customers, I couldn’t help but laugh when I overheard a young woman say this […]
Traditional open houses seem to have disappeared like a handshake these days. You remember what it was, but most of us still wouldn’t do either one today. The pandemic has changed our world, and real estate is no exception. Some online comments have questioned why real estate is considered an “essential service” by our […]
Attitude of Gratitude: A Workout for our Soul & Health “Practicing gratitude is like exercising” – Robert Emmons With our word changing seemingly overnight, it can be all too easy to focus on the things that we cannot control. For some of us, we sit glued to our TV and computer hoping to catch a […]
In crisis situations some people rise to the occasion and shine. Dr. Bonnie Henry is a shining example of this. As I watch the coverage on TV as all of you are doing each day, I must say that I am incredibly impressed to see how everyone is working together to stop the spread […]