Fantastic Fall

Posted on September 6th, 2012 by Torrey Blackwell

Labor Day is here! For me that means the end of summer and the beginning of my favorite season, fall. September brings good things. Happy things. Fall things. With the first cool, crisp breeze arrives that feeling of anticipation . . . tailgates, pumpkin patches, tricks and treats and a lot of really delicious things …Read the Article…

How This Car Dealer Gets Clean

Posted on April 16th, 2012 by Torrey Blackwell

There are 2 kinds of people in the world. The organized and the rest of us. For those of you who fall into the organized category, all of us “regular” people surely envy your ability to make order out of chaos. Your ability to command clutter and control chaos is admirable. And for everyone else, …Read the Article…

Snooze Button

Posted on March 9th, 2012 by Torrey Blackwell

Daylight Savings Time again? Really? It’s a sneaky little thing! Remind me again why we do this twice a year? Oh yes, this clock switching business all began during World War I – a valiant effort to conserve precious fuel that was needed to create electric power. A good cause at the time, no doubt. …Read the Article…

Slow & Steady Wins The Race

Posted on February 17th, 2012 by Torrey Blackwell

In a rush today? Me too. Seems I’m always rushing here and there, with no time to stop and smell the roses. These days, most people think of multi-tasking as a good thing. In some cases, it does seem necessary and harmless. I mean who hasn’t skimmed through a magazine while watching the news and …Read the Article…

A New Beginning

Posted on January 19th, 2012 by Torrey Blackwell

January motivates me. Something about a new beginning. The promise of a better year ahead. The chance to start over. Like most people, I always enjoy a fresh start and a chance to make life better. What about you? Are you making resolutions and setting goals for 2012? The good news is we’re not alone; …Read the Article…

Holiday Help

Posted on December 15th, 2011 by Torrey Blackwell

The holidays are in full swing and I have to say, “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!” How about you? Are you getting ready to make merry? If you’re a little bit last minute this year, like me, you may be way behind in your holiday shopping and looking to find gifts fast. …Read the Article…

Give to Get

Posted on November 16th, 2011 by Torrey Blackwell

Ho ho ho, the holidays are here! If you’re like me, you’re wondering, “How did this happen?” 2011 flew by faster than I thought possible. Each year I’m amazed at how quickly the year goes by. One minute I’m hearing back to school ads on the radio and then before I know it, Santa greets …Read the Article…

Halloween Hysteria

Posted on October 3rd, 2011 by Torrey Blackwell

Last night while taking a walk around my neighborhood I noticed my neighbor’s bushes glowing and immediately questioned her judgment thinking, “Who decorates for Christmas on October 1?” After peering a little closer, I quickly realized that the glow coming from the bushes was actually orange not red and that this was not a way …Read the Article…

Finally Fall

Posted on September 13th, 2011 by Torrey Blackwell

Fall delights – bringing beauty, breezes and bountiful harvests of fresh deliciousness for all to enjoy. Perhaps you plan to spend this season immersed in football, spending hours tailgating with friends or simply plopped on your couch with a bucket of beverages and a big screen. Or if you’re more the active type, you may …Read the Article…

It’s Hammock Time!

Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Torrey Blackwell

Summer’s dwindling away faster than I care to realize! Somehow my grandiose plans to read the enormous stack of books sitting on my nightstand failed. I’m not giving up that easy. Why don’t you join me in reading a few good books before the sun sets on summer 2011? After all, not only is reading …Read the Article…