If it were up to me I would have passed right by all the infighting going on here because it literally means nothing to most of us. I am the oldest of 8 children and you guessed it...if it wasn't my fight, I had no interest in it. But if the fight blocked the TV and I was watching my show then I would have to put an end to the fight or ask that they take it somewhere else.
I believe most of us would rather get a hot tip that can bring happy tears to our clients eye than stand around the school yard watching someone else's fight.
I decided to feature the whole darn thing so you all can sit and read about it and then be done with it.
Thank God Christopher Columbus wasn't a control freak or we would have to still be giving him credit for the roof over our heads and the neighbors we meet because if it wasn't for him, none of us would be here.
Many sayings come to mind but for today I will use "This too shall pass"
Namaste
Sheron-
This is why you are editor this month. Because you can tell us to stop acting like spoiled children and we love you for it.
Does it surprise you to know that I was the middle child of 3? I always tried to stay neutral, but in the end I always sided with the one that got hurt first - emotionally or otherwise. History... if I could only learn from it. Anyway, I'm trailing right behind you - keep an eye on me so I don't get lost trying to rescue some sad creature...
Sheron...
With ALL the people LOOK at this. I don't know if it is like fascination with the DRAMA or interest in the topic. OR a little of both.
I hate to say it that ANY PR is good... it has been said for years buy the experts.
It does get to be a bit tiring... but it ALSO draws attention to the industry. People will most remember 2 passionate stagers taking a stand.
This to shall pass... as you PICK the next featured stories for tomorrow.
BUT this was a wise MODERATING post... so I applaud you.
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Julianna - someone has got to do it so I elected myself...I hope I am done.
Kim - the rope is tied in a knot
Karen - keep going and don't look back!
Well lovefest it is then Steven...we can call it what ever we like, yes?
Roger...did you go peek to see what you missed?
Rhonda - We are so glad you have come on board. I can tell you know who you are and where you are going and we like that!
To answer your question: the rain gods made the decision to remove the photos of those logged into the groups and online...I am sure they explained it somewhere. If it doesn't work out they will let us know. Just read the featured posts on the home page of AR daily...that is the best way to keep up.
Stopping by to say "Hi, Sheron".
8 kids, wow, I'm one of 5. Was lots of fun to always have a playmate around. Or someone to pick on!!
Hi Sue - I have never been lonely and still looking for a quiet spot...you? I would have never known the members in my family if they weren't my family. I am one lucky woman.
I got into a fight with one of my sisters on my wedding day...she would not take my rollers out of her hair so I started pulling them out. My father told us to take it outside so we did. A fist fight in my backyard on my wedding day with my sister...gotta love it!
Christine, this is getting a little off subject but then again maybe not...does it look like we ever had a fight between us? I am on the far right, my sister closest to me in this picture and in age is Rita whom I had the fist fight with on my wedding day. She has passed on due to breast cancer and I wrote a post about her. The sister on the far left is Tina the agent/stager in Danville and the youngest sister is a millionaire now. This picture was taken in 1995 our last Thanksgiving all together.
You gals are GORGEOUS!!! Of course that is you on the right, I recognized you right away! So did you ever paint that paneling? Just kidding. I love to see pictures of sisters, you can see resemblences, but than you also aren't sure if it is a bunch of good friends.
And my condolances. I am sure you have wonderful memories and hopefully a belief that families are forever.
I'm feelin' the love. Thanks you guys.
And as far as the paneling goes...this picture was taken in my brothers dining room which is now a bar with Harley Davidson bar stools and a chrome ramp for the bar. His house is like the pit stop at a race track...not kidding...
I am also reminded of Junior High when a new gal from Chicago came mid year in the 9th grade...we had a fight the first day and became the best of friends after that. I won that fight too.
Karen, 4 children and staging others homes without a surcharge? LOL
I grew up on the fringe of reality...
My neighborhood was filled with families of 8 to 10 children. We hated coming in at night! And if anyone picked on my little brothers or sisters, I pounced on them. We would all be playing softball in the street the next day and life would go on as usual.
Hi Sheron - Sisters do inspire us - God closes a door and opens a window. IRIS and NOCC work together to make the world a little better for survivors and families with the Haven for Healing.
Lovin' the street smarts!
Hi Margaret Ann, I think that is what everyone calls you. What is NOCC?
I just took the kids to the pool (103 degrees today) and my granddaughter likes country music so we ALL listen to it of course, and Toby Keith was singing something about being a lucky man because his truck was runnin' and his heart was tickin' and dinner is in the oven. heehaw!
Hi Carole - what do you want to call it? I think were are getting back to American Bandstand group which I am still considering...maybe and then the Feng Shui Cafe'...we are a diverse group!
See! We have so much to talk about...
We are so ready for some summer fun so let's support, encourage, and invite each other to share and experience the good life!
The only way to get there IS to be there, here and now.
I agree Sheron I would much rather bless a seller by helping them MOVE ON, therefore we all need to move on and get on with the business of staging
You and your sisters are GORGEOUS, it must have been fun growing up together.
Phyllis Pafumi
Phyllis, I know that you and I are old souls...have most like crossed each others paths many times.
Hi Deborah, I gave you a gold star! Click on more featured posts and you are there. Keep posting...that was a good one.
small family -- 3 kids -- a brother 6 years older and a sister 3 years younger than me. Every SINGLE controversy was heard and debated. My Mom would fix pasta with beans for dinner. My brother only ate the pasta, my sister only ate the beans. Guess what? I ate them both, so when they were done, the middle child got the left overs -- his beans, mixed with her pasta. But I was happy and what I learned is 'It take's all kinds to make the world work! (or put dinner on the table) But when the pasta and beans were gone -- it's time to move on!
thx for a great blog!
Thanks Sheron...
Dialogue is good. BUUUUUUUUUT there is a time when moving on is as IMPORTANT as dialogue.
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I am often reminded of how a line of ants, busy going to and fro, will stop and rally around an ant returning with goodies, or investigating one that has been stepped on and injured, or one that has a hazardous story to pass on. The busy ants will stop and listen, share, and report...then get back in line, heading for their treasure to bring back home to the colony.
This is Active Rain to me.
Sheron, what a great analogy!
Thanks!