LIFE in TUCSON

Blogging with a Bad Back

2012-01-07T09:15:00.004-07:00

Blogging with a Bad BackTuesday of this week (now it's Saturday) I woke up with a "crick in my back". I thought I was slouching at my blogging, buying and selling homes for sale Tucson, and didn't pay it much mind until the day progressed and I could no longer stand straight.By the NEXT morning, when my legs started giving out with little electric shock spasms, I reviewed my options:1. Go to a

"It's Not Easy Being Green" But Here's 8 Quick Tips!!

2011-11-15T07:33:00.003-07:00

"It's Not Easy Being Green" But Here's 8 Quick Tips!!Last Christmas everyone on my list got cloth shopping/grocery bags. I wrote a silly little rhyming poem to go with about going green.It was a really enjoyable project, actually. I made them out of material I’d saved since my children were small and lived endlessly in “jam pants” and lounging pajamas. It was always fun to pick out materials

Happy Clients in Tucson, AZ

2011-11-07T07:55:00.003-07:00

Happy Clients in Tucson, AZThis was my clients Saturday morning when I handed over the keys to their new home. Well, not really THEIR home to move-into, but one to remodel and share with family.They've been looking for over a year. Their criteria was tough: Under 40K, in a certain neighborhood, over 1000 sq. feet, and fix-able.Phew! So believe me when I tell you it's "been a year". They

The SnowBirds are Back in Tucson!!!

2011-11-04T12:20:00.004-07:00

The SnowBirds are Back in Tucson!I've been noticing the past couple of weeks that the roads are really getting crowded again. The temperatures are dropping and the cars are piling up. It just takes longer to get places. When I'm making an appointment to see homes for sale in Tucson - I need to be on time!It reminded me of a blog a wrote a while back I thought I'd share again for the occasion.

Snakes and Lizards and Alligators!!

2011-04-26T10:39:00.000-07:00

Wow - who says snakes and lizards are bad! Once, again, I'm thankful to live in the beautiful SW Desert - reptiles and all. They aren't quite as scary as this one! You’re watching Later Alligator - 'Today'. See the Web's top videos on AOL VideoIf you can't see the link, here's the web address: http://video.aol.com/video/later-alligator-today/961883927?ncid=wsc-video-cards-image

The Terrible Shooting in Tucson, AZ

2011-01-09T09:03:00.000-07:00

Tucson, AZ hit the national news on Saturday, January 8, 2010, and in the most horrific of ways. If you read the news, turned on the television, or just tweeted and networked on Facebook - you've no doubt heard of the victims of a senseless crime at a Congress-on-your-Corner gathering at a Safeway-anchored shopping mart in Northwest Tucson. My husband and I were out clearing away the

Sharing a Little Thought on Perspective

2010-08-10T11:56:00.000-07:00

Sharing a Little Thought on PerspectiveLast Thanksgiving, I met a lovely couple from New Jersey, visiting Tucson and trying to decide if they'd like to make their retirement home here. She was 60, he was 55. Long story short, end of January, they moved into their new home down in the Corona de Tucson area. It was a newer home, quite lovely, and they made it their own in just a short few

Tucson Event with Interfaith Community Services

2010-06-25T20:04:00.000-07:00

Tucson Event with Interfaith Community ServicesSunday, June 27, ICS is wrapping up their Freedom from Hunger Food Drive. ICS is a non-profit group that has helped the citizens of Pima County; Tucson and surrounding areas since 1985. Programs include Mobile Meals, visits and calls, transportation, home repairs and food pantry.During their Freedom from Hunger Drive, ICS has collected more than 2

Please Help Us Sell Our Townhome!!

2010-06-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

Please help us sell our townhome!It's coming up on our third wedding anniversary, and in the shadow of that lovely day lurks a dark, and defeating feeling of hopelessness.No, not the marriage, but the exhausting effort of combining two households, and getting rid of the excess. In short, selling my home to move into our new home.I got the townhome ready for the market: new garage door, new

More Juice, Please

2010-06-16T12:41:00.000-07:00

So, things have been a bit slow here - okay, downright like a snail blazing a trail through high-fructose corn syrup - and so to keep motivation up, and maximize my down time, I've been educating myself on social networking. Those of you on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, ActiveRain, and LinkedIn might know what I'm talking about. And then, according to the kajillion video instruction guides I've

Does Washing Produce Get Rid of Bacteria?

2010-06-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

Does Washing Produce Get Rid of Bacteria?Wow - take a few moments to read the above post! It's time to start visiting this list of farmer's markets near Tucson that I recently compiled. Here,I'll share!Farmers' MarketsAlan Ward Downtown Mercado: south lawn of the Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays, October through May; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, June through

Beautiful Tucson

2010-05-10T09:49:00.001-07:00

Been taking lots of walks this spring and decided to share some of the beauty with everyone. Enjoy the slide show below - We're positively bloomin' in Arizona! Have a great spring!

The Marvels of Computer Communication

2010-03-10T09:14:00.000-07:00

Technology is an amazing thing. Overwhelming, in fact. When we think back to what didn't exist just a few short years ago to now, and imagine what might be ahead...it's mind boggling.I have to say, the best thing about technology to me is the way you can stay in touch with family and friends now. Texting, skype, email, ipod, iphone, computers, youtube, twitter, cell phones...the list seems

Video Tour of Remodeled Townhome in Tucson, AZ

2010-02-27T10:49:00.000-07:00

5809 N Placita Esplendora

FHA 90 Day Flip Rule Is Waived for 1 Year

2010-01-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

Good news for investors in Tucson Real Estate!Effective February 1st 2010, FHA/ HUD will not require that a seller of a property be on title for 90 days or more in order to sell the property to a borrower acquiring FHA financing. This is an incredible opportunity for the majority of buyers & sellers in today’s market.This news is an important decision handed down by HUD as it proposed to

Top Ten Place to Live!

2010-01-09T19:44:00.001-07:00

How about this!!!Tucson was on the list of the Top 10 cities to find the best home! Check out the link below to the video from the Today Show on NBC.By the way, it's been in the 70's all this week! January!! What a place to live!The Today Show

Hospital and Emergency Care in Tucson AZ

2009-12-09T08:17:00.001-07:00

My mother recently took two unexpected trips to the emergency room at St. Joseph's hospital here in Tucson, AZ. She had never been admitted in emergency care before and was a bit scare, bewildered, and worried, not to mention - in health crises.The local papers sometimes feature stories on the poor health care and worse customer service one receives in Tucson medical care. For those of you who

Kitchen Nightmares

2009-11-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

I watch a lot of resturant/cooking shows on tv. I admit it. Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Iron Chef, Next Iron Chef, Top Chef, etc. It's amazing sometimes what people will serve. I actually saw a contestant pick something out of the garbage and put it on a plate to serve to the public. (They were quickly eliminated) There's a quote out there I'm going to paraphrase from Jackson Browne,

Lovely New Listing

2009-10-11T20:41:00.001-07:00

http://www.thelistingwidget.com/view.cfm?tourID=3083Ok sorry...adding the sound back in....although not the song I wanted. :(

CUSTOMER SERVICE – A thing of the past???

2009-08-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

Last night, my wonderful in-laws took my husband and I (and Jenna) to a very nice place to celebrate our anniversary. Because the hostess area was full, we sat outside in a fountain area to wait for the 30 minutes they said we had before a table would be free. We couldn’t wait in the bar area with a minor. Not too many Tucson restaurants take reservations, so we accepted a thirty minute wait as

The Blessing of Grandchildren

2009-07-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

I read a blog on the subject of Grandparents today that was very sad. It is from an author I follow that I found through my part time job at the speakers bureau. Michelle lives in Green Bay, WI. She has written a number of books on parenting & pregnancy and a memoir, “Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (With Kids) in America,” - as well as articles on attachment parenting, gardening,

Full Time Work, Short Sales, and Down Time!

2009-07-20T07:34:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!I apologize for not blogging sooner - it's funny how busy one can get when they go from part-time to full time!This past week alone I picked up five buyers and got on offer on my listing -- very exciting! I've been updating my education like crazy and am especially focusing on an aspect of the market that has really hit Tucson - SHORT SALES. The statistics are staggering! It's a

How to Observe National Stress Awareness Day

2009-04-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

I was planning the agenda for our weekly staff meeting at my part-time job I'm soon to lose, and discovered that April 16 is National Stress Awareness Day. Having a tendency to stress out myself, I decided it was a BLOGWORTHY topic and set to researching ways to reduce stress to pass along to my readers.Here’s some steps for DAY ONE – Reducing StressPlan something relaxing for DAY ONE – Stay away

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail!

2009-04-10T08:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!I was "twittering" this morning and came across one of my favorite "tweeters" blog about Easter. It sent me spinning down the bunny trail, lost in memories of my children growing up.I asked permission, and she said I could share it with you all: (If you have children or grandchildren, you'll love this! Here's the link: Easter Ideas!Last night I began planning for our own Easter

The Recession Drops a Personalized Bomb

2009-04-03T19:51:00.000-07:00

The Impending AX: So last friday, my boss took me aside ten minutes before I was to leave for the weekend, letting me know that a business meeting was scheduled for Saturday and they were looking at ways to cut costs. In other words...I was low man on the totem pole and first to be axed if push came to shove.This wasn't a surprise. She's been hinting about the subject since Thanksgiving. As an