Archive for the 'The Good Life' Category
Maple Grove Days Are Here Again!
July 7th, 2008 Categories: Maple Grove Stuff, Real Estate News, The Good Life
Yay! It’s Maple Grove Days again! Check out the link for your event map and schedule. See you there!
http://www.maplegrovedays.com/
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Thank you, Bob and Dagmar! Living the Good Life in Plymouth, Minnesota!
June 8th, 2008 Categories: Plymouth "News", Real Estate News, The Good Life, Twin Cities Real Estate Economy
Bob and Dagmar. What a pair. They bought my home from an unknown (to me) builder way back in 1971.
I can’t even imagine what Plymouth looked liked back then. They decided that my future home would be their retirement home. They lived there for 30 years. Good for them!
I think my husband and I will, 
too. It is a beautiful little chunk of Plymouth. It is worth a fair amount, but not a phenomenal stash, by any means.
What’s the cool part about this home? I can’t even begin to tell you but here are a few tidbits…
Wildlife abundant
Cul de sac location
Wayzata schools
Awesome neighbors (they don’t bug you and their kids are top notch high school/college grads)
Backs up to a beautiful woods with interesting critters…a pic of a snapping turtle is here on this post.
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Here’s My Friday Insight From My Awesome Personal Trainer in Plymouth, Minnesota
May 30th, 2008 Categories: BNI Full Circle Chapter, Cool Guys, Plymouth "News", Real Estate News, The Good Life
Luke Carlson, my personal trainer and owner of Discover Strength in Plymouth, knows that I work hard physically to maintain some sense of a decent body at the ripe old age of 54. It helps me in my personal life, but it totally helps me keep my stamina and good nature in my real estate life here in the Twin Cities. Here’s my (and could be yours) personal trainer’s latest for everyone to learn from…
Insight from Dr. Stephen Covey on Exercise
Mounting evidence suggests that proper exercise is as important for our mental acuity as
it is for our “bodies.” Dr. Stephen Covey, internationally respected leadership
authority, organizational expert and best selling author of “The Seven Habits of Highly
Effective People” contributes to this idea and comments on the importanceof exercise in
his latest book “The 8th Habit.” Covey writes, “I am convinced that exercise increases
our own sense of self-control and self-mastery, which enhances the totality of our lives
and truly enlarges the space between stimulus and response (Note: Covey describes the
space between stimulus and response as our freedom and power to choose our response - and
in these choices lie our growth and happiness).” Interestingly, Dr. Covey also comments
on the importance of strength training to the point of muscle failure stating “This is a
great metaphor for the other three dimensions of life as well. As we go to the end of our
tether, our capacity to do increases. Emerson put it this way: ‘That which we persist in
doing becomes easier, not that the nature of the thing has changed, but our ability to do
has increased.”
Every Friday, Discover Strength will email a “Fit Tip” to all clients. Tips will be brief and science based, covering health & fitness topics in strength training, cardio-respiratory training, flexibility, nutrition and athletic performance.
Don’t hesitate to check Luke and his awesome team out for a free trial. You’ll be amazed at the results! I never thought I would do anything like this and I’m so glad that I did!
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Minnesota’s ‘Little House’ Musical to be Performed at the Guthrie Theater August 15th
April 26th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News, The Good Life
The Guthrie Theater will premiere ‘Little House’ August 15th.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press
March 4, 2008
Minneapolis - (AP) - The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular “Little House on the Prairie” books will come to life this summer at the Guthrie Theater.
A musical based on the “Little House” books about Wilder’s pioneering Midwest family will have its world premiere Aug. 15. Previews start July 26. Performances run through Oct. 5.
“If ever there was a subject matter that suited our region, it is Read the rest of this entry »
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Minneapolis Little Transplant Makes a Big Move ~ Citizen Barber
April 8th, 2008 Categories: Maple Grove Stuff, Real Estate News, The Good Life
We girls in the northwest suburbs have a really great friend. We are so lucky. She moved here from Toronto in 1998.
Our buddy, Renate Barber, Maple Grove, MN, is now a U.S. citizen!
Woo Hoo! She’s the cutest little doll in her 50’s in the Twin Cities. I dare ya to challenge that statement! Congratulations, Renate!
All the best, Renate!
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Moving from Chicago to Minneapolis - Where to Go to Meet New People?
April 6th, 2008 Categories: Cool Guys, Real Estate News, Taste Minnesota, The Good Life, Twin Cities Home Buyers
I was posed this question by a fella from Chicago…
I have accepted a job in Minneapolis (Downtown), starting mid-July 2008. I currently live in Chicago (10 years now), originally from So. FL–guess the next move would have to be Canada to keep up with the trend!
A little about me: I’m 28, single guy (straight), making good money. Basically, I’m looking for the hippest and hottest places to live, learn, and meet new people. Access to Food, Music, and the Arts are very important. I’ve heard Uptown (Lake/Hennepin) is THE place to live for all three. Downtown (Nicolet) has also been mentioned as a good place to live. Closer to downtown the better. Any thoughts?
I am very excited about this new opportunity, and greatly appreciate any advice and additional sources of information.
Here’s my response… Read the rest of this entry »
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Milwaukee’s Finest - A Get-away Spot With a Big View
March 22nd, 2008 Categories: Cool Guys, Outside of the Box, Real Estate News, The Good Life
I miss the big lake.
Lake Michigan, that is.
To be land-locked is like living in a cage, of sorts. Always having lived in an area where I can go at the most 5 miles to reach a shore with a view, well, it’s the toughest part about living in the Twin Cities.
Don’t get me wrong! I love the Twin Cities! Everybody knows that!
Here’s a beautiful spot to resort to if you can swing it. This guy, Jim Colella of Garrison Partners, knows what he’s talking about. He’s lived in Detroit, Chicago and Milwaukee. All beautiful lake towns. Yes, even Detroit.
Here’s his latest gig…
http://www.thinkdandb.com/HomesPlus/Garrison/
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Ahhh…Finally, a Day Off! Cooking Up a Storm…The Day in the Life of a Busy Realtor
March 22nd, 2008 Categories: Home Style, Keller Williams, Maple Grove Stuff, My Listings, Outside of the Box, Real Estate News, Taste Minnesota, The Good Life, Twin City Sellers
After six weeks of sitting the Parade of Homes and taking care of my sellers, it’s finally Easter weekend.
OK, I spent four hours in the office today (ask Jen Crockett at my Keller Williams Market Center…I was there!) but I still felt like it was a bit of a vacation. I haven’t figured out why I feel that way. Maybe no appointments. Maybe I figured no one would call me. Maybe I figured everyone else was busy with their families for the Easter holiday weekend.
Here’s what I did when I got home at 3ish… Read the rest of this entry »
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Having a Cold, Being Cold and Maintaining a Sense of Humor
February 27th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Outside of the Box, Real Estate News, The Good Life
I left for Atlanta to do the Keller Williams Family Reunion thing a week and a half ago, which is a lifetime ago for most of us. However, I got the groovy distinction of having this icky cold hang on for over a week. I feel like a rock star, but I sound like a fool.
Usually, I would not mention such a trivial thing. This time, I will. I usually don’t start sentences with “I”. I will do that, too. I am a big baby when it comes to being sick. A huge baby. Isn’t that terrible?
It’s about time the weather changes. The last couple of days have been like heaven.
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The Demise of Dave…Delving into a Deep, Deep Diversion
February 7th, 2008 Categories: BNI Full Circle Chapter, Home Style, Outside of the Box, Real Estate News, The Good Life
Dave.
Who names anybody Dave? My grandkids do. They’re just little kids who have friends who’s names are Kennedy and Austin and Walker and McKenzie. You get the picture.
For whatever reason, they named a little duck that I sent them, Dave.
Dave got lost. Like, really lost. He was flushed down the toilet by sweet little Caroline, my four year old granddaughter and it was a huge, catastrophic loss to the children. He’s now stuck out in the backyard in the septic system.
Caroline called me in tears wanting me to get Dave back for her. I’m working on it!
I actually spent two hours on the internet last Sunday night searching for what I thought might be Dave.
I had sent them an Easter Basket that I ordered online and I have no idea what the thing looked like. They gave me a description and I just started searching. I finally found something that seemed like Dave and sent them an email with the link.
It was Dave!
So, I have my wonderful promotional product salesperson in my BNI Full Circle Chapter in Plymouth, MN working on getting it for me from a supplier. Her name is Karen Bateman, owner of Windstar Promotions. She works very hard to find just the right items for companies.
Caroline, don’t you flush Dave again!
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