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About jane

I heard something today that woke me up a little. FEAR stands for face everything and recover. Be honest, about everything. For way too long I have used the label of the work I do 9 to 5 to give the impression of a successful person. Since I would rather be writing, having fun making things up, giving the impression that I am an upstanding business person to impress people is a lie. True, I enjoy making a living and will keep this or some other profession to do so. I won't forget that job is to support the work and play I really love.

Things you need to know as a home buyer

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jane
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Information your loan officer needs to know

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jane

For purchase transactions, questions 1-11 For refinance transactions, questions 2-17 1.Will you receive a seller’s credit? If yes, what is the amount and the purpose of the credit? 2. Will you hold title to this property in a trust? 3. … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on July 18, 2011 by jane

Crazy weather, at least it was clear for most of the day. Turn on the radio and listen to the saga of the debt ceiling. Repulsive! When are we going to see commercials warning of the dangers of credit use? … Continue reading →

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Charley Reese’s final column

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jane

Charley Reese’s final column for the Orlando Sentinel… He has been a journalist for 49 years. He is retiring and this is HIS LAST COLUMN. Be sure to read the Tax List at the end. This is about as clear … Continue reading →

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Borrowing Books

Posted on August 6, 2010 by jane

Today I realized something. I’ve known this for a long time. Today I put it in words. I don’t read books I borrow. That’s not an absolute. Now and then, I do read a library book, and now and then, … Continue reading →

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NOISE

Posted on July 6, 2010 by jane

July 6th, and the fireworks haven’t stopped. It’s 1:30 in the afternoon and Hampton is at my feet. During the day, he isn’t quite as afraid as he is at night, when he shivers and pants. Over the weekend, he … Continue reading →

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Birds and the Bees

Posted on July 1, 2010 by jane

After so much bad news about nature, not just from this spring but also from the last several years, I’ve noticed an abundance of birds, butterflies and bees as the seasons changed from winter into warm spring and summer days. … Continue reading →

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What Woman Do You Most Admire?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by jane

What woman do you most admire? While on the trails, 3 women in conversation jogged passed me. One of them said that during her job interview today, the interviewer asked her a question. “What woman do you most admire?” When … Continue reading →

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Help. Get Serious.

Posted on June 4, 2010 by jane

Just opened a browser and on the front page of the NY Times is an oil covered pelican. Yesterday NPR reported that there are 120 positions that have not yet been senate approved due to anonymous blocks that Republicans put … Continue reading →

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Spin

Posted on June 1, 2010 by jane

Seems like there’s a recent buzz about happy endings being an American thing. Yeah, it’s an old buzz, too. I’ve heard it a few times lately in different circles. I suppose in a superficial way, it could be cultural. I’ve … Continue reading →

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