Dad

Gwendolyn & Major visiting their Pappy tonight at the Dementia Unit at Kane Regional Hospital. Moments of happiness mixed with moments of sadness. It’s difficult for my kids to see my father in this condition and then trying to makes sense of it all. Challenging times for sure. For all of us.  Puts so much into perspective. 12888648_10205828312691554_7802800266713663724_o

Civility

We need leaders of the Free World who are strong enough to eliminate the scourge of radical Islamic terrorism. Until that happens, the world will see more of this despicable behavior. Shame on us if we continue let a couple thousand miscreants reign terror on the entire globe. Another sad, sad day for civility and common decency.

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Closing x2!

Closing Time… x 2! I could not be happier for my clients and friends Jeremy &Nancy Avoli as today we sold their home in Natrona Heights and closed on their newly purchased home in Harwick. It’s been such an enjoyable experience working with and getting to know these two wonderful people! They always keep me smiling!

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Ready, Set – Go!

Coat. Hat. Coffee. Seller Disclosures. Heated Seats. READY! Off I go to spend quality time with great clients as we view more homes for sale. Great way to spend a chilly day. And hey…it’s what I do!

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Joe Scappe

My heart is very heavy as I learn of the passing of Joe Scappe. Joe came into my life in 1990 when, as a 24 year old kid, I entered Coraopolis politics. Joe and his entire family supported me, educated me and believed in me when most everyone else would not. Joe was sometimes a father figure to me. Sometimes a wise uncle. Sometimes that critical but so ever honest friend. He was exceptionally strong willed and incredibly loyal. I learned countless life lessons from him and those lessons have served me so well as I’ve continued along my life. For more than 26 years, the Scappe family has been so very kind and loving to me and I’ll be forever humbled and eternally grateful. Selfishly, I yield to what has been a very difficult 12 months personally. And losing Joe is simply another blow. Rest in Peace, my dear friend. You left such a wonderful and loving impact on so many people. And thank you for choosing to include me in your life.

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Open House

Deep into another successful and busy Open House! This time at my listing at 3101 Kestner Ave in Brentwood. I’m here until 4pm so stop by and see this wonderful 3 bedroom home! And yes – there are some cookies left although we had this cool 4 year old little dude named Max come and visit with his parents and he put a dent in the pile. LOL!

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