Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays

Lights, decorations, good food… every year, as we celebrate the holidays, we fill our homes  with seasonal cheer for ourselves and our families. However, what may seem beautiful and harmless to us may pose hidden dangers to our pets. Here … Continue reading

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To blog or not to blog?

I have been thinking about my blog and have decided I just do not like the way it ”feels”. I am not happy with the content or the way I put information out there. When I first started blogging I was told to … Continue reading

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Highs and Lows of the Phoenix Realtor

I have wanted to write a blog post for a few weeks but to be honest; I haven’t because I just do not have anything nice to say when it comes to real estate or Phoenix in general. We have … Continue reading

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Things I am thankful for this year

It is the eve of Thanksgiving and here I sit reflecting on my life and what I am thankful for.  I thought I would share some of these thoughts with you.  Here is my list (not necessarily in order!) I am thankful I … Continue reading

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Response from Best Buy

Today’s post is a follow-up to my September 2, 2010 post, Best Buy = Poor Customer Service.  After writing the post, I received a response from one of my readers (thanks Bryan Kerrigan) suggesting I send a private message on Facebook to Best … Continue reading

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Best Buy = Poor Customer Service

I mentioned in a previous post that I am the first to complain to anyone that will listen when I have had a bad experience. Today I am going to write about a recent experience with customer service from the … Continue reading

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Arizona State & City Tax Rates

Yesterday I bought a new laptop. I was sure they made a mistake when they gave me the total due, but I looked at the bill and indeed it was correct. The shocker…$72.50 for tax??  So, that got me thinking, what is … Continue reading

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Phoenix North East Valley Real Estate In the News

About a month ago I received an e-mail from my broker asking if there were any agents with cash buyers for the Phoenix Metro area that would be willing to speak with an Inman News reporter. The reporter wanted to know … Continue reading

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A day of reflecting about Thompson’s Realty

I have made alot of decisions in my life, some good and some bad. Out of all the decisions I have made, the ones I make with the most resistance and hesitation are job changes. When I moved to Arizona and … Continue reading

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Arizona Weather…Hail?!

I have to admit I have become pretty spoiled with the 300+ sunny days a year in Arizona. We have had 3 straight day of rain and cold and I have had enough. Driving back into Fountain Hills this aftenoon I was hit with a … Continue reading

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