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Don't buzz yourself like I did :) Great post, enjoy!Amateurs and Electricity - A Dangerous Mix...     What is it about electricity and wiring that make amateurs think that they have the same skill set as a licensed electrician? Is is because there are so many DIY books and videos out there in the...

San Antonio Caregiver Support Group.  See info from my friend Shirley.San Antonio Caregiver Support Group ~ Caring & Sharing My husband, Stephen, and I are now leading the Caregiver Support Group at CBC.  The meetings are FREE and attendance is open to everyone.  You may be a caregiver, expect to...

For my friends on AR who love photos, check this out. Our daughter took this picture while she was on vacation in Vienna.  I know what the white object is; only because she told me. Now it is your turn; name that picture!  Maybe you will be more successful than I was. ____________________________...

Newest Trends via Shirley, Enjoy.What do homebuyers want now? Home designers and builders speaking at the International Builders Show held recently in Las Vegas reported that today's buyers want cost-effective features and don't want things that have no lasting value.  That sounds like a smart id...

Check out the Community Reinvestment Act, I believe that started the problem. See blog from a good friend below.  What are your thoughts?Obviously something needs to be done with these 2 mortgage giants.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under the receivership of the federal government since ...

Texas Vote- Be ready!!!  It's more than important...it's critical that Texans let our voices be heard at the primary polls this March 2, 2010. The Texas Legislature faces a budget deficit and will consider various ways to generate the needed revenue.  They may include real estate transfer taxes a...

Bonanza.......see below.. luv ya man!!! Like many families in the late 50s and early 60s, our's grew up on Bonanza.  We watched it as a family in front of the television eating on tv trays. Pernell Roberts was my FAVORITE Cartwright brother * Adam.  I wrote and got autographed photos of him and D...

My friends, after you watch the video, you wont have words to describe it either, except maybe to say God Bless Our Troops.I came across something today that was released just before Thanksgiving. It is of Lt. Col. Oliver North giving a speech to the NRA. It is perhaps one of the most moving trib...

The King... enough said.  Thanks Shirley!!Somehow I missed Elvis' birthday until I was reminded by Larry Bettag's post, The King is Gone . . . Happy 75 Elvis!!!! . It's amazing to think that Elvis would have been 75 this year. He left us with a lot of great music. Here is one song, performed with...

Good information for potential investors.  As a direct lender, I wish "banks" meaning ME were able to loosen up a bit more than she mentioned in the article.  The stigma of investment property and the higher risk to the lender is still a factor; however if you are working with a reputable lender ...