The smallest of birds, the hummingbird, shows the rest of the jungle how to turn a tragic forest fire into an act of salvation. When a huge fire starts to devastate the animal’s habitat all but the hummingbird flee to a safer spot to watch their home be destroyed. With great speed and determination the [...]

Filed under: Books, Children, Education, Going Green on December 21st, 2008 | No Comments »

Both Paul Munro and Dearington Elementary Schools in Lynchburg are in the process of redoing their playgrounds. Both want to purchase “up-to-code” equipment. Recently, I had the chance to view equipment at Bedford Hills Elementary School with a friend and member of the Dearington Playground Committee. We felt it would be best to tell our children to go [...]

Filed under: Children, Education on December 15th, 2008 | No Comments »

When I look at land I want to put myself in the Seller’s shoes. I want to see why it is priced the way it is. Looking at lots is a great way to study the mind of the Seller. You will find many different prices in a subdivision. Prices change because of lot size, [...]

Filed under: Buyer, Education, Seller, Statistics, Subdivisions on December 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

As an adult that had rein over the the many open spaces around Virginia as a child, I see natural habitats closed due to development. Creeks where we looked for minnows, tadpoles, and snakes filled with sediment. Woods where we boys would brazenly run as naked warriors of some unknown tribe converted to residential homes [...]

Filed under: Books, Children, Education, Going Green on December 12th, 2008 | No Comments »