Small Town Values

Our pattern of growth is now more of a belief system - a religion almost - than it is an expression of logic. This line, buried deep in Monday's post on whether or not we have the capacity to resolve conflict when our core values clash, resonated with Internet users around the country. ...

buttermilk sucanat pancakes

I made these lightweight buttermilk pancakes from Clean Eating Magazine this morning. The sucanat adds wonderful flavor. We were racing out the door, s ...

Friedman and a Green G.O.P.

Yesterday we wrote about whether or not we, as a country, could question our own values. This was not so much a political argument as a societal one. While both parties seem ideologically entrenched, our society evolves. ...

raw spinach avocado pudding

 This pudding from eatrightamerica.com is a nutrition powerhouse! Check it out... avocado, banana, and spinach with raisins and shredded coconut toppings. ...

Vendors on Board So Far….

We already have some vendors on board for the 2010 season! Armstrong Acres of Backus (produce, baked goods, packaged chickens) Great River Gardens of A ...

Questioning our Values

Endurance is frequently a form of indecision.  ~Elizabeth Bibesco, Haven, 195 I spent the last weekend pondering an important question: Do we as a county have the capacity to question our own values? This post is not going to be a diatribe about how our values are messed up, but more of a reflection on the decision-making process itself. ... More from Strong Town Blog

Quality Built Baxter Town Home!

OPEN HOUSE - Today, Sunday March 7th from NOON - 1:30! Directions to the OPEN HOUSE are - From Hwys 371 & 210 East to North onGolf Course Dr approx 1.5 miles toright on Links Way into Country ClubEstates. ...

spring blog cleaning

  If you have been a frequent visitor to my site, you may have had the same reaction that my youngest daughter Jess had when she recently stopped by for a read. ... More from Whiteley Creek Homestead

Own a part of Mille Lacs Lake - ONLY $28,900

Own a part of Mille Lacs Lake ($28,900) - http://glarmls.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=e93e28c8-3b99-4882-b54a-af49dabcb430&Report=Yes ...

REDUCED: NEW Furnished Park Model on Mille Lacs Lake with shed, deck, dock and boat slip - ONLY $99,000.

REDUCED: NEW Furnished Park Model on Mille Lacs Lake with shed, deck, dock and boat slip - ONLY $99,000. http://glarmls.fnismls.com/publink/default.asp ... More from Brainerd Lakes Realtor Randy

Vendor Meeting April 20

There will be an informational meeting for potential vendors on April 20 from 6:30-8:00PM at the Hunt Utilities Group Campus, located on Hwy. 2 west of Pine River. ...

Kick-off Celebration

Be sure to mark you calendars for Friday, May 28th and start the season off right! Join the community and build sustainability in a exciting, fun atmosphere.  Stop in anytime between 2:30pm and 6:30pm and bring a friend. ... More from Pine River Market Square

Icicles Outside,Greensicles Inside

Gardens in the miniature are bursting the most appealing green!  Buds are popping and my mini peach is forming a shooter marble sized fruit.  Our Skewer Rosemary is ready to have cuttings taken to root for spring sales. ...

Real Estate Practice : Lesson 535

Remember to help your clients figure in insurances , utilities, possible repairs /replacements etc. I just had  some renters contact me who  figured they coud make monthly house payments  with what they paid out in rent. ...

Greater Lakes MN home sale report

Home sales in the Greater Lakes region in January were once again up compared to a year ago at 93 closed sales, an increase of 34.8 percent from a year ago. ...

Kathleen Lordbock Completes Prestigious LDPD Designation

  -- Kathleen Lordbock Completes Prestigious LDPD Designation to Specialize in Luxury Home Sales             Kathleen Lordbock a Realtor with Keller Williams Brainerd Lakes has earned the prestigious Harris Real Estate University Certified Luxury Distressed Property Designation (LDPD), having completed extensive training in negotiating and closing short sales for the higher end market. ... More from Brainerd Lakes Real Estate Blog

Deep Winter

I haven't written yet about Gary's latest project. He recently restored an old Finnish log smoke sauna (savusauna), which dates back to the 1880s. We spotted it on the banks of the Cat River, abandoned, when we were driving down the highway south of Menagha many years ago. ...

PushingSpring

So far it is the Sedge seedlings that have a jump on things in the pushing spring department.  What are sedges you might ask.  They are sort of like grasses only sedges mostly have triangular stems and grasses have round stems. ...

Housing Economists: Sales Are on the Rise

Posted by:Randy Ahern - Broker®Ahern Real EstateDirect: 218.838.5066Email: rahern@realtorrandy.comWeb: http://www.realtorrandy.com/Linked In: http://w ...

Consider Live-In Stagers for Vacant Homes

Posted by:Randy Ahern - Broker®Ahern Real EstateDirect: 218.838.5066Email: rahern@realtorrandy.comWeb: http://www.realtorrandy.com/Linked In: http://w ...

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