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Fall in the Mother Lode (in pictures)

10-27-09
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I don't want to say too much being that this is supposed to be a picture post. These are just a few quick shots from around my neighborhood in Sonora (Mono Vista area near Soulsbyville). Fall is in the air and the trees are showing it. It truly is God's country up here. Enjoy! (Click on each picture to enlarge.)

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5 Signs You Might Be Spending Too Much Time with Social Media

10-23-09
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(Disclaimer: I have no understanding as regards the topic I'm writing about?) Oh sure, I'm in charge of a real estate blog, a couple of Twitter sites (@blogboy2 and @sugarpinerealty) and a Facebook page (HERE) (not counting my personal life). And, of course, I don't have to hardly do anything and readers, followers and friends just automatically appear like magic~thousands and thousands of them. Doesn't it work that way for you? All kidding aside, if you want to enjoy the many benefits of social media it necessarily requires a reasonable investment of time and energy, thought and engagement. Right? And like anything else, if you're not careful you can begin spending too much time and energy, thought and engagement with social media. (Naaawww?) It's our natural tendency as humans. And so where's the point that enough's enough and by passing it you're going overboard? How does a person determine that he/she maybe needs to take a break, step back and "smell the roses"? Well, to help you consider your own life and whether or not you're out of balance in this area, here are...

5 signs you might be spending too much time with social media: (what would you add?)

Sign #1: You're up at 3 a.m. pacific time usa for an early start on #followfriday and to see how many shout outs/mentions you're getting. (You really couldn't sleep. At least that's what you tell your wife.)

Sign #2: You're wondering if it was something you said and that's why people unfollowed/unfriended you. (Are "unfollow" and "unfriend" words?)

Sign #3: For some unknown reason you're twitter account got suspended and you feel like a close acquaintance or relative just died.

Sign #4: Reading timelines and/or tweeting have made you late for an appointment (dinner, work, doctor, etc.) more than once.

Sign #5: It's 3 a.m. again (well going on 4:00 now) and you're finishing a post on spending too much time with social media.

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Homeowner Tip #15: Turn Clutter into Cash

10-22-09
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"One man's junk is another man's treasure," the saying goes. And I guess it's the perfect way of summing up why garage sales are so popular. And it's important to remember when you're having a garage sale, it's the little things that can make a big difference. Consider the following simple tips which just might add a lot to your profits.

  • To get the best prices for your items, you need to display them in the best possible light. Launder linens, polish silver and make simple repairs. Investing a little elbow grease can pay big dividends.
  • Separate your goods into categories and lay them out so they are easy to see. Books and record albums should be positioned spine up so the titles are visible. All items should be assembled. Store items in clear plastic bags instead of cardboard boxes.
  • A trip to local garage sales or a second-hand store can help determine appropriate asking prices for products in your area. Additionally, make sure every item is priced. Customers will often pass over unmarked products instead of asking their cost. Be prepared to haggle.
  • Clean the garage, doing your best to remove unsightly stains and odors. Install the brightest light bulbs allowed.
  • Have mirrors and a dressing area available for customers to try on clothes. Position appliances near an electrical outlet so they can be tested.
  • Provide coffee and other beverages. Set up some lawn chairs to give weary customers a place to sit. A brief rest or a cold drink can refresh shoppers and make them more likely to buy.
  • Most importantly, be friendly. The more helpful you are, the more you'll sell.


    • For more tips on holding a garage sale, call Sugar Pine Realty/GMAC at 209-533-4242.
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    Facebook in 5 Minutes (by Mari Smith)

    10-22-09
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    You've got a Facebook page (or maybe you're thinking about getting one). The bottom line is Mari Smith knows it all. No wonder she's dubbed the "Pied Piper of the Online World." All you need to know about how Mari runs her Facebook page in the following video. Worth it! (Follow Mari on twitter here: @marismith.)


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    16 Things That Are Said When You Get Fired

    10-20-09
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    Have you ever lost your job? I'm not talking about that you quit. I'm not talking about that you were laid off (as so many are suffering today and we all hurt with you over it that are). What I am talking about is that you were (spell it) ~ f-i-r-e-d ~ fired. (In the interest of full disclosure: As a 17-year-old I got fired from McDonald's for punching a fellow hamburger flipping expert in the nose. You wouldn't want to run into me in a dark alley?) So how was it that you were let go? Was it nicely done or not so nicely? And what was some of the language used? Do you remember? Might it have included some of the following? (and what would you add to the list?)...

    16 Things That Are Said When You Get Fired:

  • We need to talk.
  • Maybe you're just not cut out for this.
  • I need to show you the door.
  • It's been really slow. We just didn't need you this schedule.
  • You're getting canned.
  • You're getting the axe.
  • You're being 86ed.
  • We'll see ya.
  • Factory work doesn't suit you very well.
  • Don't let the door hit you as you leave.
  • We're going to have to let you go.
  • Don't call us, we'll call you.
  • It's been nice knowing you.
  • I really did enjoy working with you.
  • You're history.
  • Good luck.

    • (Donald Trump picture permission from wikipedia.org: HERE)

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