The Dash

THE DASH

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the date on the tombstone from the beginning, until the end. He noted that first came the date of birth; the second date, he noted with tears. But he said that what matters most of all, was the dash between the years.

That "dash" represented all the time spent alive on the face of the earth. Now only the loved ones left behind knew what that little line was worth. For it matters not how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash. What really matters is how we live and love and how we spend our "dash"!

So think about this long and hard, are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, you could be mid range of the "dash". Should you be less quick to anger and show appreciation more?

Should you love the people in your life, like you've never loved before? Should you treat others with more respect and more often wear a smile? Remember that your special "dash" may only last a little while.

Enjoy your day!

360 Webber Road Bristol Tennessee

A lovely Cape Cod with a covered front porch, surrounded by Bristol Tennessee countryside.  It is truly a fantastic value and a delightful home.  Call us today for more information on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod in Bristol Tennessee.  full un finished basement as well.  360 Webber Road Bristol Tennessee.

MLS 308649

MLS 308649

Johnson City and Gray Real Estate

Mountain views is one of the key features you get when you are looking for homes in North Johnson City and Gray Tennessee.  100 Keeview Court Johnson City Tennessee is one of those fortunate homes, in a well established neighborhood that gives you that mountain view amenity. This home will grab your attention when you walk through the front door.  Stately, well built, large open, friendly space.  100 Keeview Court Johnson City Tennessee, put it on your list!

397 Highland Road Jonesborough Tennessee

Jonesborough Tennessee is the oldest town in Tennessee.  It is located in the Northeast corner of Tennessee and a short drive to Asheville North Carolina and Bristol Virginia. 397 Highland Road Jonesborough Tennessee is a fabulous family home in a delightful tree lined neighborhood with views of the countryside and mountains. It sits proudly at the top of the neighborhood and has an inviting aura.  The floor plan at 397 Highland Road is fantastic for a family.  It has 3 bedrooms on the main level and a 4th bedroom in the lower level with a 2nd family room as well.  So much storage in this home.  The outside offers a fenced in back yard, tons of shade trees and as I mentioned before, great views. Please contact us with any questions you may have on this fantastic value at 397 Highland Road Jonesbrough Tennessee.

Paying it forward: The Recipient!

I recently joined this group (Paying it Forward) and have enjoyed it so much. I find myself looking for ways to do exactly that.  What a great feeling it is to be sitting in my office, looking out my window into the city, and imagining what good I can do today. Best challenge ever.

With that said, I was at the receiving end of a Paying it Forward yesterday. We had recently picked up a rescue dog at the shelter. Just a big ole fluffy white dog…named Bleu.  We have only had him for two weeks and he is acclimating well, but not living here long enough to know his way around the neighborhood.  He got out the front door yesterday and sprinted after a squirrel and he was gone!  We were so upset, searched for hours, put up signs, called all neighbors in all directions.  (We live in a very rural area, lots of woods, fields, acres).  The key here, we are catching a plane and had to leave for the airport! We had to leave, not knowing where Bleu was, it was very upsetting to all of us.

My daughter’s 20 year old friend who lives across the street assured us he WOULD find Bleu for us and he wouldn’t stop looking until he found him.  He kept us in touch via text messages all day as to updates, where he had looked, and status of search.  All the time capitalizing the word “WOULD” every time he talked about finding him.

When our plane landed, we had a text from this young man, he found Bleu, fed him, gave him water and re-united him with Max. (Our other dog) He said Bleu was just walking down the middle of the road a couple miles from home, headed towards our house.  He just opened his car door and he jumped right in! (I’m going to have to work on those “getting in the car with strangers” skills). 

I’m so grateful to this young man, (who is also going into the Marines next month).  Pictures of Bleu to come later!!!

329 Whispering Woods Bluff City Tennessee

Log homes has so much appeal.  This peticular home at 329 Whispering Woods Bluff City Tennessee  is especially nice with character and mountain views

 Please visit this lovely log home in Bluff City Tennessee ay http://www.cindyedwards.com

Downtown Kingsport

Downtown Kingsport Tennessee is an older city and has so much character. The buildings are older, brick, historic looking. There is an area called "Church Circle" where the whole "circle" surrounds a tree filled boulevard with several Churches standing proudly on the roads creating the circle. It's breathtaking.
The downtown Kingsport area has many shops, restaurants and everything is in walking distance. It's a great walking city.
Kingsport also has it's part of the city where you will find a few old broken down buildings. I find that just as interesting as the lovely part of the city. Today I went to a game/comic book shop," DeWaynes World" that was sandwiched in between just one of these buildings. I had to go grab my camera.

Women's Council of Realtors Basket Auction

Women's Council of Realtors Basket Auction

It's graduation time in Northeast Tennessee

Science Hill High School- Graduation will be May 28, 2011 10am at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee

Bristol Tennessee High Graduation - May 21, 2011 at Tennessee High School Stone Castle- Bristol Tennessee

Congratulations to all our graduates in our fantastic Northeast corner of paradise.

210 Matson Road Jonesborough Tennessee

It's a beauty.  Views that go on forever and a Creole, Southern style home that demands attention.  Jonesborough Tennessee is the oldest town in Tennessee and boosts a quaint downtown area that is always bustling with activity.  This home located at 210 Matson Road Jonesborough Tennessee is set with a picturesque backdrop and is perfect for horses as well.  The home is spacious, open and has a flowing floor plan highlighting a large Chef's kitchen.  A full basement is a plus for many!  Please visit my website for more information on this beauty.