“New Year’s Day – Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” -Mark Twain
Mine is to focus on the positive things in my life, which are many. And if I can pave hell with them, all the better. [...]
Archive for December, 2008
With all good intentions
Posted in Uncategorized on December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What to do with your real Christmas tree…
Posted in Think Global Act Local, tagged Green on December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Two thoughts:
If you have a garden, cut off the branches to protect your flower beds, using them like mulch. It may have been unusually warm recently,but cold weather is probably coming. Your plants, now hibernating under the ground, will thank you for that extra blanket.
… or …
Take the whole thing to the curb on your [...]
Because we need some good news
Posted in Arlington, Statistics, tagged Arlington, Development, investments on December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
During these stressful economic times as promoted in the national media, it’s good to remember that Arlington Virginia was recently named the top Wealth Center in the nation.
Anticipation
Posted in Misc, tagged fun on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Aaaahhh. Christmas eve. The longest day of the year according to my kids.
Whether you prefer to watch a water-skiing Santa or a performance of David Sedaris’ brilliance, whether you’re Norwegian or Jewish, there’s something for everyone in the Washington DC area today. Check out your options for today, or just go to an entertaining movie [...]
Bottom Fishing … or … Fishing for the Bottom?
Posted in Economics, Home Search, Statistics, tagged Deals on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As is evident from my absence, I’ve been busy! Do you know how to spell FORECLOSURE? I’ve been dealing with the on-the-ground implications of what we read about in the newspaper every day.
Case #1: Turns out an offer on a foreclosed property in Woodbridge (yes, you know the place, near Ikea) had 11 [...]
Because there is so much to celebrate, really there is
Posted in Arlington, Arlington events on December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Arlington County Virginia holiday schedule:
Wed., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve – County Building Closures at 3:00 p.m.; see chart for exceptions
Thurs., Dec. 25, Christmas – Holiday
Fri., Dec. 26, Day after Christmas – County Building Closure Day; see chart for exceptions
Wed., Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve – Regular work day; see chart for exceptions
Thurs., Jan. 1, New Year’s Day – [...]
Nothing like a nicely wrapped gift
Posted in Uncategorized on December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This past Thursday in the Home section of the Washington Post there was a lead story about preparing your home for guests. Because, you know, between the upcoming holidays and the inauguration, there will be quite a few of them descending upon our local area.
So…
couch to sleep on? check.
aerobed to inflate? check.
extra towels? check.
extra blankets? [...]
Another Tremendous Arlington County Resource…
Posted in Arlington, Free Fun, tagged Arlington, fun, resources on December 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Information about Arlington County Virginia’s Nature Centers – a true gem of a resource in this terrific county.
Arlington Virginia Foreclosures
Posted in Home Search, tagged foreclosures on December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re searching for a foreclosure, be brave. Always remember to bring a flashlight, even though you may find that you really don’t want to shine a light on some of the foreclosure homes out there. If you purchase one, expect to invest in a good amount of bleach and kilz paint.
Across all of Arlington [...]
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