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Wax my What? My 1st Ms. Esthy Visit

I’ve been home waxing for several years but recently stopped because my hair became so fine it was difficult for me to remove it with one fabric tear. I also found the process too time consuming.
Last year I attended a conference where Tiffany stood up and spoke to the presenters about promoting her personal waxing [...]

Pat Williams | January 28th, 2010 | Continued

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Feature Article #2

OnStar Command Center

Last night I visited the OnStar Command Center. I was just a tad bit excited but I think I managed not to embarrass myself. Except for being so smitten with my surroundings that I didn’t see the gift on the seat and sat on it – several times – before noticing it. Doh.
The [...]

Pat Williams | January 25th, 2010 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

Star Qualities I Appreciate

I don’t have the groupie mentality. If I see a star, I see someone just like us, a person who puts their pants on the same way I do. I don’t even bother to collect autographs.
Except in the case of one star: OnStar.
I feel a little silly admitting I am gaga over [...]

Pat Williams | January 22nd, 2010 | Continued

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Jersey Boys Rocked the Fisher Theater

Between Christmas and New Year I decided to introduce my two teenage boys to a little theatre culture. It wasn’t their first experience, they’ve seen Lion King in Toronto and Annie in Columbus, Ohio but they were much smaller and easier to impress then.
I hadn’t heard much about Jersey Boys other than it was [...]

Pat Williams | January 18th, 2010 | Continued

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Feature Article #5

Should Independent Thinking be a Punishable Crime?

Earlier this week I received the following email from the high school my children attend:
A disciplinary action has been assigned to “Name”.
The offense was Improper Use of Dist Technolog. This offense happened on 01/04/2010.
The staff member who referred your student was “Name”
The action taken was Before/After School Detention. “Name” must serve the action [...]

Pat Williams | January 7th, 2010 | Continued

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About this Site

About RealHomeSense.com
This is my personal blog.

I am many things to many people. A mother, a Realtor, a business owner, a neighbor, an advocate for fairness and kindness.  You’ll find specific blogs about my roles elsewhere.

Real Home Sense is the hub for my life activities. Everything radiates from here.

This blog centers around Commerce, Michigan. General [...]

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Northern Beach on Captiva Island

Northern Beach on Captiva Island, originally uploaded by cletch.

At 60 degrees it’s a little cold to sunbathe but it’s beautiful and people free which is perfect for shelling.
Pat Williams 248-842-5527
CyberCletch LLC
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

7Feb2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Seafood Festival in Everglades City

Seafood Festival in Everglades City, originally uploaded by cletch.

Yum. Didn’t figure out how to eat that crab but I did eat plenty of crab legs and shrimp!
Pat Williams 248-842-5527
CyberCletch LLC
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

5Feb2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Vacation View

Vacation View, originally uploaded by cletch.

My view this morning while I drank my coffee and read my book.
Pat Williams 248-842-5527
CyberCletch LLC
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

4Feb2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Thistle Buzz on Mackinac Island

It’s that time of the winter when I crave outdoor warmth and greenery. Here’s a photograph from warmer times; taken in the Grand Hotel garden on Mackinac Island last summer. I should come up with something “sharp” about their “prickly” personalities but I am far too Vitamin D deficient!

29Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Wax my What? My 1st Ms. Esthy Visit

I’ve been home waxing for several years but recently stopped because my hair became so fine it was difficult for me to remove it with one fabric tear. I also found the process too time consuming.
Last year I attended a conference where Tiffany stood up and spoke to the presenters about promoting her personal waxing [...]

28Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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OnStar Command Center

Last night I visited the OnStar Command Center. I was just a tad bit excited but I think I managed not to embarrass myself. Except for being so smitten with my surroundings that I didn’t see the gift on the seat and sat on it – several times – before noticing it. Doh.
The [...]

25Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Star Qualities I Appreciate

I don’t have the groupie mentality. If I see a star, I see someone just like us, a person who puts their pants on the same way I do. I don’t even bother to collect autographs.
Except in the case of one star: OnStar.
I feel a little silly admitting I am gaga over [...]

22Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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It’s a Poodle’s Life

It’s a Poodle’s Life, originally uploaded by cletch.

Caesar’s favorite place to relax is anywhere there’s a pillow to lay his head on. Using this picture to test flickr auto uploads via email.
Pat Williams 248-842-5527
CyberCletch LLC
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

22Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Silent Sentries – Dodge Park, Commerce MI

This portion of Dodge Park V was cut down to make way for the new entrance and park off S Commerce Rd in Commerce, Michigan. The straight, dark tree trunks were always most striking after a fresh snowfall.

22Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Jersey Boys Rocked the Fisher Theater

Between Christmas and New Year I decided to introduce my two teenage boys to a little theatre culture. It wasn’t their first experience, they’ve seen Lion King in Toronto and Annie in Columbus, Ohio but they were much smaller and easier to impress then.
I hadn’t heard much about Jersey Boys other than it was [...]

18Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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NOCBOR, Numerology and Men

Last night I attended NOCBOR’s “After Holiday Party” to watch Doug Hardy Jr. of Century 21 Today get sworn in as President-elect and my business associate Geoff Leach get sworn in as secretary to the 2010 Executive Board.
The salmon from the buffet dinner at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center in Clarkston was excellent but I [...]

16Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Cold Lovin’ Snow Sculptures

We’ve had so many cold days with blue skies recently, it reminded me of our trip to Quebec in 2003. We came across the site of the 1967 World Expo in Montreal, Canada. The area seemed mostly deserted except for these impressive snow sculptures. The lack of humankind was likely because of record [...]

15Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Should Independent Thinking be a Punishable Crime?

Earlier this week I received the following email from the high school my children attend:
A disciplinary action has been assigned to “Name”.
The offense was Improper Use of Dist Technolog. This offense happened on 01/04/2010.
The staff member who referred your student was “Name”
The action taken was Before/After School Detention. “Name” must serve the action [...]

7Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Christmas Morning

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Here is a favorite picture of my house at Christmas:

This is a bitter-sweet Christmas as it will be the last one as a family of four and quite possibly my last Christmas in this house.
It’s the people who make a house a home, and I’ll have that no [...]

25Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Up On The Housetop by WLN Symphony Band

A little Christmas music to celebrate Santa’s arrival tonight! Up On The Housetop is performed by the Walled Lake Northern Symphony Band at their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow, I hope it’s full of love and music!
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I knew this song as “Up On The Rooftop” but my son corrected me saying [...]

24Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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WLN Philharmonia Strings Performing a Christmas Medley

Walled Lake Northern High School’s Philharmonia Strings performs a medley of carols including Carol of the Bells and Greensleeves.

22Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Christmas Carol for Realtors

I’m sure there are a few lines my Real Estate Agent friends can relate to. A giggle before the holidays by Realtors Carol & Sue.

Merry Christmas to all the existing homeowners, future homeowners and my fellow Realtors!

20Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Donner and Blitzen… and Tutooks

Do we all have that special animal that holds a place in our hearts forever? I do. He’s a chocolate lab called Tutooks. I’ll tell you about how I came up with his name another time, but look at him in this picture below… he was so patient!

18Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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WLN Symphony Band Performing Toboggan Ride

Here is the Walled Lake Northern High School’s String Ensemble performing Toboggan Ride during their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.

17Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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The Polar Express by WLN Wind Ensemble

Here is the Walled Lake Northern High School’s Symphony Orchestra performing The Polar Express during their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.

15Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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