Author Archives: debster822

About debster822

A fulltime REALTOR who plays as hard as she works -- sometimes harder. I race my bicycles; some are faster than others. It's a good life!

Musings

Posted on June 16, 2016 by debster822

I’m awake far too late. Beau, the elder Schipperke, the blond one, isn’t feeling well. I suspect he’s having another bout with pancreatitis, and I’m monitoring him as he lays by the open back door, the coolest spot in the … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th: No Curse Here

Posted on May 14, 2016 by debster822

When we moved to the Republic of Korea in January, 1983, we were jolted into a new culture. They love babies and old people. They love the #13 and red doors, and garlic, and fermented cabbage (kimchi). They love red-haired, blue-eyed … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to My Children

Posted on May 11, 2016 by debster822

My life has been an adventure, with lots of characters and lots of fun, fright, and adventures. I could rest on those laurels but no, I have to take responsibility for the ones that influenced my life the most. Marrying … Continue reading →

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The Week in Review

Posted on April 16, 2016 by debster822

My Association of Realtors’ event celebrating American Home Week was a great success. We changed up the usual breakfast to a mid-afternoon/happy hour event, added a ton of humor vs. a paid speaker, and such fun was had. The numbers … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a While

Posted on April 12, 2016 by debster822

Let me explain in a Reader’s Digest/bullet point mashup: Daughter scored new job; new job offers free health care for employees and their spouses. Daughter and SI travel to Italy and he proposes marriage; she accepts. They set the wedding … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on March 20, 2016 by debster822

I’ve been away for a while. I separated from my business partner when it became apparent that she was dependent on me for transportation, anything electronic, etc. I applaud her for her willingness, at 87, to keep selling real estate, … Continue reading →

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Observations From My Longest Ride in 4 Months

Posted on February 21, 2016 by debster822

Earlier in the week N proposed a training ride, a Lake Loop, about 65 miles from home and back, and while neither of us have the fitness of our fellow riders, we opted in. We need the training. So we … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 13, 2016 by debster822

I’m up late. I should be fast asleep. I’m quite keyed up. I walked the dogs this morning; you’d never guess that they’re 10 and 9; they’re so energized by their collars and harnesses and the chance to sniff, pee, … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on February 5, 2016 by debster822

Thanks, 2016, for continuing to take peers, mentors and influencers from my life. I’m feeling those losses acutely, and am also grateful that my family & friends aren’t among them. You will be shocked to learn that I rode my … Continue reading →

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016Dial it back, 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by debster822

Because Natalie Cole, Lemmy, David Bowie (the most influential in my teenage years), Glenn Frey, my friend’s horse, my husband’s friend’s wife. It’s only the 21st of January. We need some breathing room. Please stop sucking the oxygen out of … Continue reading →