Stings & Strings in Vermont
The day began with an early morning walk on a trail with Mathias, Rat Terrier Extraordinaire. When the sun is still low over the horizon and the forest kept fresh in the morning dew and shade, mosquitoes should remain at bay. Is there not such a thing as “sleeping in” for insects? Apparently not! Within … Read More
Posted onOlivia
Submitted by Judy Foregger ~ Pall Spera Associate since 1986 I never thought in a million years that I would become a pig farmer, but… my son felt that his children should have exposure to raising livestock. So, on a Sunday afternoon in April, while I was away, my son and grand-children went to a … Read More
Posted onMoving With Children?
Though children may tag along to visit a new home and neighborhood, they do not take part in negotiations or contract signing. Mom and dad decide. Mom and dad also have to deal with their children’s fears and questions about a potential move. Some measure of preparedness in the way of “child psychology” may lighten … Read More
Posted onInternet Granny
I sometimes imagine our online visitors as urbanites, sitting at a café in New York City and dreaming of trading their penthouse with a view for a country home in the midst of rolling hills. Discussing website traffic has become a common occurrence in today’s business arena. Is it possible that Seniors browse our online … Read More
Posted onWhy Vermont?
Reed Tuckson, a board member of United Health Foundation, says that, “A big problem in America is that we don’t see things as a community.” Yearly, the United Health Foundation, along with the American Public Health Association and the Partnership for Prevention, rank states based on individual habits of residents, community and environment, public and … Read More
Posted on100 Hands for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta
Submitted by Sandy Godin, our Office Administrator… She was there! For twenty-five years, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, of South Hero, has provided a one week summer program for children ages 7 to 17 who have or have had cancer. Each year, the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Grand … Read More
Posted onOn The Rise
The current Real Estate market has been compared to popcorn. Alison Barges, of Prudential Realty Mart, in Burlington, made this observation, adding that one did not know what is going to pop. Imagine a Jiffy Pop bag in the microwave. What actually happens is a moment of silence, followed by a dynamic burst of kernel … Read More
Posted onOnce Upon a Friday
A bit on the cool side again today. Our agents are busy meeting new clients and listing properties. Bob McLeod, at the Mountain Road Office, had a quick lunch and ran off to an appointment. A Colleague pointed out that he is just about as busy as Mr. Obama. We laughed. If I am not … Read More
Posted onOf Leadership
Leadership is not confined to business. Nor is it confined to the employer/employee relationship. Leadership comes from the gut. It follows you in all transactions with others, whether at the supermarket or at home and whether you are the boss or a desk clerk. Leadership is the sum of our beliefs about the task at … Read More
Posted onLunch on a High Note
We are very fortunate to live in this community. It is rich with talent and a distinct interest in sharing, promoting and supporting artistic expression. I doubt there is ever a time of year one cannot see a play, hear a concert or attend some other form of artistic event in Stowe and the surrounding … Read More
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