Peggy S. Harmeyer - Licensed in the State of Iowa

I was showing a property in Story City Iowa last week and decided to talk a short drive across the intestate and check out where I went to school in Roland Iowa and then venture to see a home I lived in for 3 years of my childhood. I found my way to the countryside and found the home, the creek we used to swim and fish in and the home I lived in.

It was kind of fun going by and remembering the fun we had in the barns and fields the creative ways we made fun out of just about anything. It is funny what I thought was a big hill wasn't has big as I thought or the long bike rides we road were not half as long as I remembered. I guess when you are young things seem larger than they are. As far as the home? Still there they added on a garage and painted the home. The buildings? Looks like most of them are there but, in poor condition and they no longer have a lane/drive just the front drive to the front of the home to the garage. Glad to see that someone was still living in the home and I sure hope they make memories as I did. If you need a home to make those memories in a home in the Des Moines Metro let me know as I can certainly help you find your home.

Someone that has given alot not only to the City of Altoona but, Dollars for Scholars. Paulette was very active in the Altoona Chamber for many years and as a matter of fact many of us thought of Paulette when you talked about the Altoona Chamber. Paulette gave many hours to our city and was always focused on making our community better place. While Paulette was part of the Chamber it grew into a great organization and still will go strong because of all she gave. The community was very important to Paulette as was her family and friends. She will be remembered by all. You will be missed Paulette.

Peggy

Today I spent the afternoon in a blogging class and it was interesting and I learned some great blogging tips. Les was an awesome teacher and if you haven't been to his classes make it a point to go to at least one of his classes in 2011. Check out his website at http://www.simplydesmoines.com/?page_id=820

Blogging can be a challengefor us less than creative creatures but, it is do-able. If you are afraid that your spelling or grammar skills are less than perfect than do the basic and have an assistant proof and get it ready to go. It needs to be interesting but, true to you. This is not to say you couldn't use someone's ideas or blog occasionally but, with permission and giving the credit to where credit is due!

After my after noon in class I was excited and regenerated to get busy on the new ideas for my 2011 blogs so that next year will be a turning point to better blogging - one you just may want to read more often than not.

See you at one of Les's classes in 2011 I hear he is going to have some great MLS classes the first part of the year. See you there.

Peggy