Realtor, Author & Neighbor: Battle Creek, Michigan

Well it is that time of year again.  Snow has begun to fall all over the country, even as far South as Texas.  For some reason this year mother nature decided that our side of Michigan would be spared for a few days, while the rest of the country got dumped on.  Finally, our luck ran out last nig...

Today is Thanksgiving!  At this time of year it is usual to think and ponder about what one is thankful for.  As a youth I always thought in terms of material items and other forms of similar comfort.  As I get older with each year I have come to realize that none of these things are important.  ...

In 2012 I released an eBook entitled: 'Understanding Land Contract Homes: In Pursuit of the American Dream'.  As of November 23, 2013 I am happy to finally announce that this book is available in a paperback edition for the very first time.  As an author, I started out with strictly publishing my...

In September I was heading to a rural appointment and had to stop at an intersection of a railroad crossing where a truck was blocking the road.  From a distance I though they had an accident and were somehow sideways.  When I approached closer I came to realize their blocking the intersection wa...

Perhaps I am biased because I have lived here so long, but I think Michigan is one of the best, if not the best States to experience the color of autumn.  Here are just a few samples of this year's spectacle that I took when I was driving around this week.  The colors are a mix of gold, copper, o...

I began in 2012 publishing books on subjects that I have long since wanted to complete.  My start in self publishing was through eBooks and I have since written and released 12 separate books.   My books are all available on Kindle through Amazon.  Some of the titles are now available on book sel...

Today my wife and I took a walk on the Thornapple trail from its trailhead in downtown Middleville, Michigan.  The weather was perfect and the trail not too crowded, making for a pleasant morning walk.  The Thornapple trail AKA the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail is a work in progress with not every ...

Let me take a moment, and tell you a little about myself.  I am a Realtor and an Author. I believe that when one lives in a community, or is part of an organization, one should serve that area and give of oneself to be truly happy.   It is my purpose in life to help everyone I know to live a bett...

Today I drove into the Fort Custer Recreation Area outside of Augusta, Michigan to do a little bit of hiking with my dog.   When I pulled in there was a new sign greeting visitors.  It was a painted sign featuring a black bear and bigfoot. Apparently in the 1980's there was a bigfoot sighting her...

One of the main events of summer in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeing hot air balloons in the skies.  Every summer there is the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Fest in July, and on two separate events in the last decade we have hosted the International Balloon competition.  Last month I was o...