The life and times of a middle aged guy in Tacoma Washington

Does being middle aged suck? I am starting to wornder

2011-02-12T14:10:00.000-08:00

I am approaching 50.... not old but not the 25 year old that seems to exist inside my head. Recently I have been having some aches and pains. In my legs, in my chest etc. etc. Am I going to make it to see 50? who knows and frankly outside of my close circle of friends and family I doubt many care =)What do I need to do to take care of myself? That seems to be the question that I keep repeating

The Great Conversation: Are you listening? or are your participating?

2010-06-20T08:07:00.000-07:00

I read a lot....Those of you who know me know that I almost am the single largest point of financing for the local library branch with the amount of fines I pay. I am happy to pay the fines as long as the book I am reading has provided me any value. Besides the money goes to a great cause. It helps keep my library running. That being said it was brought to my attention the other day that there

Life and all that matters

2010-05-12T10:17:00.000-07:00

Funny thing happened on the way to work the other day. Alright, I work mostly from home so the walk from the living room to my office space is about 30 feet but it did happen on the way to work.I realized with great clarity that I had been living my life to garner the approval of people I do not even know and of people I do not even like. Funny what happens on the way to work.For any of you

Exploring Anderson Island

2010-04-18T21:17:00.000-07:00

My day job if you will is that of a Realtor® My life if you will is being a father and a Realtor® see I have obtained what many people look for in life. My job and my life are in harmony.Sure I have moments where I am pulling my hair out with regards to real estate. I have moments where I am pulling my hair out as a parent. Yet, I rarely know what day it is unless I stop to think about it first.

What I am Reading Now April 2010

2010-04-05T08:11:00.000-07:00

I love to read. It is one of my favorite activities and one that I allow myself to do as often as possible. Good books are like gourmet food; Often times the best books or meals ones are the simplest.This month I am reading a number of books on a variety of topics. Currently my interests seem to be heading towards Individualism and Libertarianism. It seems to me that our country is going the

I love getting up early on Saturdays

2010-03-27T06:49:00.001-07:00

Being a Realtor® in Tacoma brings with it a certain schedule. One does not need to very often be working before 9am. The time before 9am can be useful to catch up on things certainly but it is not the time to be doing business.For some reason I LOVE to get up early on Saturdays. The kids are asleep, the neighborhood is quiet, the sun is coming up etc. I find this time to be my time. No

Amid the false starts and missed deadlines I am starting again

2010-03-25T09:29:00.000-07:00

For the few of you who currently read this blog....You all know that I have been dealing with a lot of family issues over the past four months. Now that thinks seem to be calming down again I know it is time for me to find an outlet to express my concerns, frustrations, joys, sorrows, anger, and many other emotions that are too easily bottled up.Selling real estate in Tacoma is truly a joy for me

Well 2009 sure went fast....

2010-01-06T11:49:00.000-08:00

This site has sat empty for almost a year. I do all of my professional blogging on my blog at Classic Homes Northwest. Since I am a Realtor that keeps me pretty busy. Yet, when I am not selling homes in Tacoma I am always thinking about my kids and thinking about food. Often not in that order =) My good friend Jim Hunger writes a blog Musings on the Path to Frugality which I read daily. I'm not a

Good Food Dilemma

2009-02-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

So, I stepped on the scale today... poor thing just about popped a spring. I've been eating better foods for over a month. Not a long time I know but the damage so far has been amazing! I have gained 15lbs! What the Hell is that about!Since I am longer have being fed through a window (like a modern human example of feedlot beef.) I am eating more often. Well actually I am eating more....I feel

Fast Food Nation The Decline is Noticable

2009-02-01T19:30:00.000-08:00

Attention shareholders of McDonalds! I have stopped eating at your restaurants. That decline in stock valuation is a direct result of my not eating at your (and any other fast food companies) restaurants for over one month! My statement of not eating food served through a window has been held on for for the entire month of January!Ok so I am really not losing all that much weight. I am not

End of The Week Recap

2009-01-25T21:08:00.000-08:00