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Monday Morning Coffee

Monday, February 7, 2011
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"You can be happy without expecting others to agree with you."

- Kathleen Russell & Larry Wall, from "Achieving Your Dreams"


DON'T TELL!

One of Garth Brooks' tunes goes like this: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained - sometimes you've got to go against the grain!" What is this "grain" we seem to fear going against? Chances are it's really what people will think about us for venturing in a new direction - not some immobile obstacle we cannot physically overcome.

Author/philosopher Wayne Dyer speaks on this topic in one of his programs. He equates our lives to being in a boat and watching the wake it leaves behind as it moves through the water. He explains that the wake is not what powers us through life, it is merely what we leave behind - our history - where we have been.

Often, the "grain" we go against is really someone else's "wake." Others may say something like "That's never been done before," or "We've always done it this way," or "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That's their wake - not yours!

Do you have a dream? Is there something you want to achieve that others might not understand? Don't tell them! It's not necessary to tell anyone what you are doing or planning. If your plan is radical, "they" probably wouldn't understand anyway.

So - live your dream. Plan it, execute it, and enjoy it. Make your own wake!

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Zig Zag Bridge Repairs

Thursday, February 3, 2011
by Liz Warren

During the recent flooding the Zig Zag bridge was declared unstable and shut down. Here is the county update.

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Flood Insurance for Mt. Hood Area 25% Discount

Thursday, February 3, 2011
by Liz Warren

Did you know that unincorporated areas of Clackamas County receive a 25% discount for flood insurance according to Clackamas County. Own a property in Welches, Brightwood, or Rhododendron? Download the press release.

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Mt. Hood Condo New To Market

Monday, January 31, 2011
by Liz Warren

There's a new Condo on the market that's VERY AFFORDABLE at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches! The seller is asking $75,000 for a one bedroom, one bath unit with high vaulted ceilings, a cozy kitchen and a bonus storage area and carport. You can walk to the golf course, shopping, restaurants or spa.

It's the perfect location for skiers or full time living if you want to downsize.

Take a tour of the unit. 

More details may be found here.

 

 Fairway Estates Condo

 

 

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Monday Morning Coffee

Monday, January 31, 2011
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"Opportunities are seldom labeled."
- John A. Shedd


FILL IN THE BLANK!

From "Wellsprings of Wisdom" by Ralph Woods comes this story:

A successful businessman was invited to address a group of young executives on the subject of opportunities. He began his talk by tacking to the wall a big sheet of white paper and placing a black dot in the middle of the sheet. "What do you see?" he asked, pointing to the paper on the wall. "A black spot," called out everyone in the audience. "Yes, I see a black dot too," replied the speaker, "but none of you saw the much greater expanse of white. This is the point of my talk on opportunities."

While it is so easy to focus on the "black dots" - the immediate tasks that face us each day - how often do you grasp the opportunities that no one else notices in the white space? Don't answer that you haven't the time to notice the white space. Do you ever find yourself daydreaming? When you do, you're visiting that white space. The question is: Do you recognize your ability to bring those daydreams to fruition?

Look around you. Do you find yourself envying what others accomplish? Perhaps you can learn from their example. All they have done is to act on their dreams - to recognize the value of their white space and put it into motion.

So - what's missing in your life? Why not try filling in the blanks - the white spaces - with the achievement of your dreams? Maybe a legal pad and pencil can help. Try making a list of every dream you've ever had. Write them all down, all of them. When you finish, place an asterisk next to the five you would most like to accomplish or experience.

Finally, make those five items the "black dots" upon which you will focus until completed. Once identified, it becomes much easier to concentrate your attention on them. Opportunity knocks!

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Sandy River Flooding 2011 Video

Monday, January 24, 2011
by Liz Warren

Here is a video on the Sandy River Flooding a friend sent by Tyler Malay and Alexandra Erickson

watch it here

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Sales Numbers on Mt. Hood For December 2010

Monday, January 24, 2011
by Liz Warren

Don't forget, real estate is LOCAL. Nationally the news is that sales were up around 12% nationally for the month of December. We can see that is not the case in the Mt. Hood area although activity has picked up for January. Pending sales compared to last year at this time is down 27%. Overall for the year, sales are down nearly 9%.

 

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Morning Coffee

Monday, January 24, 2011
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor sprits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
- Theodore Roosevelt


BETTER TO ATTEMPT AND FAIL...

In an old "Peanuts" cartoon, Sally is making a list while Charlie Brown looks on. Sally says, "I'm making a list of all the things I've learned in life..." In the next panel she continues with, "Well, actually, I'm making two lists." Charlie asks, "Why is one list longer than the other?" Holding up the much longer list, Sally explains, "These are the things I've learned the hard way!"

It's easy to chuckle a little at the part about "learning things the hard way," isn't it? We've all done that. There's really a more revealing message though in this simple cartoon.

The short list of things we've learned generally contains lessons that required no effort, or lessons we learned passively, while just listening. For instance, we learned simple courtesies from our first grade teacher. We learned historical names and dates from our history teacher. We learned to tie knots from our scout leader. Our parents taught us to share. The list goes on.

The important list, the one that's much longer, contains the things we've learned from experience. These lessons are endless, and no matter how trifling the lesson, we learned one every time we took action. We dared to try a two-wheel bicycle and crashed - several times. We tried out for the school play - and made fools of ourselves in front of friends.

By attempting - at the possible expense of our pride, our self-esteem, or our physical well-being - we either succeeded or failed (and learned a lesson). It is our actions that produce results and teach us those valuable lessons. Teddy Roosevelt said it right: "Far better to dare mighty things..."

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Clackamas County Sandy River Flooding Update for Mt. Hood

Sunday, January 23, 2011
by Liz Warren

Here is the latest info from Clackamas County concerning the Sandy River flood and the LoLo Pass Road that needs to be rebuilt:

Clackamas County Sandy River Flooding update

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Clackamas County Informational Meeting on Welches Flooding

Thursday, January 20, 2011
by Liz Warren

Clackamas County to hold Saturday informational meeting on Welches flooding

   Clackamas County officials will hold an informational meeting Saturday morning to provide information and to answer questions about this week's flooding along the Sandy River that destroyed East Lolo Pass Road, damaged homes, and stranded 150 to 250 residents.
   The meeting is 9:30 a.m. at Welches Elementary School, 24901 E. Salmon River Road. The school is behind the Hoodland Fire District headquarters off U.S. 26.
   Commissioner Jim Bernard and officials from the county's roads, emergency management, and public and governmental affairs departments will attend.

   The meeting is open to the public. It is scheduled to take place prior to the scheduled Villages at Mt. Hood Town Hall meeting. 

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