Paradise 2 (Last Updated on 11/01/2023 at 9:33 PM)

It’s been a long time Since the words were first penned The promises spoken Of life without end But the assurances are true Because God cannot lie A beautiful future ...Read More

Virtual Vitamins (Last Updated on 11/01/2023 at 9:18 PM)

Supplements supplementing my soul Strengthening purpose pouring soothing comfort Lungs fill up with air, creating space Words fill up the page, opening insight ...Read More

Fawn (Last Updated on 06/20/2023 at 3:03 PM)

Rough coat, white spots, black tail Big eyes, soft ears, wet nose Spindly legs, almost focused Doe gave ...Read More

Kryptonite (Last Updated on 05/24/2022 at 11:40 AM)

What is my kryptonite? Well, one must first have a superpower it can disable, right? What is my superpower? Is it my friendliness? The ability to quickly feel ...Read More

Happiness (Last Updated on 12/23/2021 at 2:24 PM)

Happiness (inspired by the music in DeBussy’s Clair) South of France Windswept coastline Tiny village Lovers rushing On cobblestone streets Hurrying to meet Sore feet, tired ...Read More

Age is Just a Number (Last Updated on 11/19/2021 at 5:11 PM)

Age is Just a Number Eons, millenniums , years S econds , minutes , hours W hat do we matter in the cosmic line of time? ...Read More

Bouquet of Parsley (Last Updated on 10/04/2021 at 2:55 PM)

Bouquet of Parsley Hubby brought home A bouquet of parsley Flat leafed and serrated Two bunches of bananas One yellow, one ...Read More

Summer Rain (Last Updated on 07/12/2021 at 12:40 PM)

Red wine in jam jars Gust of rain surprises Quick hustle for cover Barbeque interrupted Fat drops on slick railings Porch boards creak, chairs squeak ...Read More

Promenade (Last Updated on 07/01/2021 at 11:46 PM)

Bearded blond, sun-streaked Strums acoustic guitar While warm wind flaps At his open shirt Tanned bodies, stroll or loll Salt mixed with sweat, Sunscreen ...Read More

Palo Alto (Last Updated on 07/01/2021 at 11:44 PM)

Boys on bikes Dressed in primary colors Casually gather to chat And revel in summer freedom Clustered in slow motion No one seems sure of ...Read More

Cat on a Couch (Last Updated on 05/31/2021 at 4:05 PM)

Cat on a Couch (or St alking the S ofa) Bison and Elk Dis membered and attached To a suburban wall Attract hungry puma ...Read More

Vaccination 2021 (Last Updated on 04/19/2021 at 1:52 PM)

Found their website* Filled out my question load Selected an appointment Obtained a QR code Googled the location Got in the car Gonna get vaccinated Won’t need to go too ...Read More

Sunday Morning (Last Updated on 04/12/2021 at 1:18 PM)

Sleep came like a freight train Closed my eyes and ... Woosh – it was eight hours later Dark dreams of infidelity and cake Melt into wisps As sunshine hits the retinas ...Read More

Travel (Last Updated on 03/29/2021 at 1:14 PM)

Imagine yourself in a foreign destination, not understanding the language and yet you're going to navigate public transportation, get settled in your new condo, and go shopping in an ...Read More

Red-Shouldered Hawks (Last Updated on 06/22/2021 at 12:38 PM)

Three hawks hunting Over the treetops Graceful and unhurried Sunlight revealing bronze edges Gliding, swooping, swirling, rising They skirt power lines like honed acrobats Dive ...Read More

Right Turn Only (Last Updated on 03/15/2023 at 8:24 PM)

What if you could only turn right? If left wasn’t an option? Would you fuss and fume? Curse the rules, refuse adoption? Would you kick and scream, ”unfair...unfair”? ...Read More

Bee Haiku (Last Updated on 06/22/2021 at 12:38 PM)

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Orange (Last Updated on 12/21/2020 at 7:04 PM)

Nothing rhymes with Orange ...Read More

Percy (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

Percy the pretty peacock ...Read More

Garden Teacups (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

Stacy displays her succulents ...Read More

Visitors (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

A flock of finches flew into our front yard today . They flitted and fed on the S alvia and W ax-leaf P ...Read More

Ode to Our Firefighters (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

You brave heat and wind and dust and smoke To preserve homes owned by other folk Travel great distances to be on the spot And we haven’t forgot... Your weeks away from families, loved ...Read More

Revelation Promises (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

No more aches, no more pains No more wheelchairs, no more canes Perfect body, perfect mind Perfect conditions all the time No more sickness, no more death Welcome dear ones with joyful ...Read More

Moonlight Frolics (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

Beyond the shroud of cloud And still after the wonder of thunder All the night-time creatures Come out of their beds to play The raccoon nibbles the acorn The possum tastes the shoots ...Read More

Shred Ahead (Last Updated on 12/16/2020 at 2:03 PM)

Shred Ahead I had in my head (because it was said) That there was to be a shred ahead But there’s a Shelter-in-Place And that leaves no space For a gathering together No matter the ...Read More

Haiku 12-6-2020 (Last Updated on 12/07/2020 at 2:20 PM)

December's pale sun Struggling through chill air Barely warms my knees

Poems (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 5:07 PM)

It’s not that you don’t love me, ...Read More

McFarland USA (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 5:06 PM)

Did you see the movie? It is about a determined coach and an amazing group of runners who changed their lives through cross-country running. I give it two thumbs up. ...Read More

New Porch (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 5:04 PM)

As I tread upon our new step, ...Read More

Poems (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 5:00 PM)

It’s not that you don’t love me, ...Read More

Variegata (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 4:52 PM)

The feeling of peace and inner calm is something we all want, but is sometimes difficult to achieve. This was written one morning while sitting on a bench looking at an ancient tree surrounded by various varieties of ivy (non poisonous, mind you) at Filoli. The poem takes its name from one of their ivy varieties. Read More

Naptime (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 4:50 PM)

Naptime ...Read More

Words (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 4:35 PM)

Here's a poem to make even the soggiest of days feel a little better.... Enjoy! This poem won 1st Place at the San Mateo County Fair. ...Read More

Swan Power (Last Updated on 11/28/2020 at 4:28 PM)

Redwood Shores and Foster City have a wonderful tradition of tooling around in electric-powered flat-bottom boats and cruising around the lagoons. The other day, my friend Martha invited me ...Read More

Beets (Last Updated on 11/09/2020 at 3:22 PM)

Beets are great to eat ...Read More

Love (Last Updated on 02/05/2018 at 3:09 PM)

Love ...Read More

Exercise (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

This time of year, many are making resolutions to eat healthier, drink more water, exercise more. These are all good goals and are beneficial for our health. I wrote a humorous poem about my ...Read More

Homeowner (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

This poem outlines the kind of people I'm looking to work with. If you know someone who fits this description, please tell them about me (and ask them if I can give them a call). ...Read More

Communication (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Communication ...Read More

Landslide (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

This poem was originally written at the Sea-Tac Airport in 2014 in response to the landslide in Oso, Washington that destroyed an entire neighborhood and killed 43 people. This last weekend, many are ...Read More

Belmont Hills - 2017 (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Belmont Hills - 2017 ...Read More

Owls (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

You go onto a Real Estate site and you see a drawing of owls? Yes, and this is proof. I drew these and wanted to share. Enjoy! ...Read More

A tale of Duck rescue (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Today I took my 2014 Kia Forte in for servicing at the Novato Kia Dealership where I heard about some duck daring-do. Seems last year a little duck decided the median at their busy Novato Toyota ...Read More

What do you Really Need in a Realtor? (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

It seems people have been asking the wrong questions when it comes to choosing a real estate agent to represent them in a purchase or sale. You’ve noticed how agent ads will say something like, ...Read More

New Book: Spring (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

I've got a brand-new book called "Spring". ...Read More

Poem - Exercise (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Exercise ...Read More

San Mateo Homes - Diversity (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Today there are 25 homes for sale in the city of San Mateo. Their asking prices range from $689,000 for a 1290 s.f. house in North Shoreview to $5,380,000 for a 3133 s.f. home on a little over a half ...Read More

Morning (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Morning ...Read More

Road Trip (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

On July 9th, I set out on a road trip to Grand Junction, Colorado...along the way I took some pictures of incredible vistas.
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School Starts (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

School has started for most of the children living here on the Peninsula. So, be careful out there. Speed limits are slower when children are present and it is good to remember that if the school bus ...Read More

Flowers of Appreciation (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Look what was waiting for me at the office on Monday!!! Guess what it was for. ...Read More

Home-Heart News, September 2015 (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Reading Spring (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

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Selling Homes in the Drought (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

You want to sell your home, but your once beautiful green lawn is now a sad shade of tawny gold due to watering restrictions. What to do??? Here's some options: ...Read More

Agama Lizard Poem (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Agama Lizard ...Read More

October Newsletter (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

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Not Your Normal ABC Book (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

I created the text for my next new children's book...enjoy! Now I just need to collaborate with an illustrator.
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Love (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

We all need love, both to give and receive. This poem is about the love between a parent and a child, but feel free to to read into it your own interpretation.
If it touches your heart, please share it with your loved ones, LIKE and/or SHARE  on your Facebook page. and tell me about it. Thanks!
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Struggle (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

According to F R A C (Food Research & Action Center), "In the U.S.: 68.5% of all adults are overweight or obese, 34.9% are obese; 31.8 of children and adolescents are overweight or obese."  This poem describes our shared struggle...
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Autumn (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Autumn ...Read More

Utilities - Directory with all the Providers and Phone Numbers (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Buried in this website is a Utility Directory that provides all the names and phone numbers of our local utilities by City. Here is a direct link to make your search easier: ...Read More

Writer's Workshop in Big Sur (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

I was out of town for a writer's workshop in Big Sur. Here's one of the critters I encountered on the trail.

New Book: A is for Action (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Words for my next book: "A" is for Action ...Read More

Mist Haiku (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

"Lazy gray mist twirls
Gliding higher and higher
Kisses almond sky" Read More

Video of Spring Picture Book (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

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Take Time for Health and Lamb Burgers (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

How many of you when offered lamb on the menu, think, "Eww, I really don't like lamb."? Or maybe you are among the many who only ate it accompanied by mint jelly? That's how I was introduced ...Read More

February 2016 Newsletter (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Today I wrote February's Newsletter. Here it is attached as a link. Enjoy! ...Read More

Homes for Dogs (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

As I Realtor, I don't just find homes for people; I am involved in helping the entire family change their residence. Not just the people, but also their pets are moving. That's one way to find a ...Read More

Dr. Seuss & Green Eggs and Ham (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

March 2, 2016 will be the 102nd anniversary of Theodor Seuss Geisel's (aka Dr. Seuss) birth. Some fans will be eating green eggs and ham in his honor. ...Read More

Belmont Statistics for February (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

This is what Belmont real estate is doing: While prices continue to go up, the number of homes available for sale is tiny. Comparing last year's number for sale with this year's, there is a 47% ...Read More

TODAY IS PI DAY! (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Too fun! Pi rounded to the closest decimal is 3.1416. Soooo, our manager, Eric Berggren, celebrated this unique phenomenon by encouraging all interested to bring pie to our staff meeting this morning. ...Read More

March 2016 Home-Heart Newsletter (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Here's my March 2016 Newsletter. Please click on the link and enjoy. ...Read More

Good News (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Some good news to share: ...Read More

Beverly Hills Book Award (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Guess what happened to me the other day? I received a notice that I'm a Finalist at the Beverly Hills Book Awards for my picture book Spring! How exciting is that? ...Read More

Credit Correction Education (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Last Thursday I attended a seminar sponsored by Raffi Soghomonian, Lender at Bank of America featuring a national credit expert, Linda Ferrari, Realtor and CEO of Credit Resource Corporation . Her ...Read More

Morning (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Morning ...Read More

April 2016 Home-Heart Newsletter (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Here is a link my latest Newsletter: www.icontact-archive.com/5jTcF_lnvVrO3QtySGwKgU6pIIUxjeRH This is part III of Getting a Home Ready for Sale (The Marketing Aspect). Enjoy! ...Read More

Sunbeam (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Sunbeam ...Read More

Variegata (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Normal ...Read More

Blue (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Blue ...Read More

Love (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

I love you in the daytime ...Read More

May 2016 Home-Heart Newsletter (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Sorry for the delay...FINALLY, here is my latest Home-Heart Newsletter. Enjoy! ...Read More

Summertime Poem (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Summer is almost here. Enjoy this poem "Summertime" that explores this season with all our senses.... Read More

Belmont Hills (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Belmont Hills ...Read More

Fruit Fly (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

This time of year, local summer fruits start to ripen...luscious peaches, fragrant melons, plump plums... and along with this yummy fruits, comes a tiny little pest... ...Read More

Ants (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Intrepid ants inch a sinuous trail in my kitchen, headed for the trash bin.

Exercise (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Exercise ...Read More

Love (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Love ...Read More

Mist Haiku (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Mist Haiku: Hazy gray mist twirls, Soaring higher and higher, Kisses dusky sky.

Belmont Hills (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Most poems are about emotion ...Read More

New Porch (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

We've all had the excitement of getting something new. How about in or on your house? This poem is about the joy of getting a new porch. ...Read More

Appreciation (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Appreciation ...Read More

Blue (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Blue ...Read More

October Home-Heart Newsletter (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

This month we answer the Question: Are negotiations OVER once the purchase contract has been signed? ...Read More

Poem - Morning (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Morning ...Read More

Upcoming Events (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Pssst!!!! You're the first to hear...about some upcoming events: ...Read More

Poem - Loss (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Today, many people are thinking of their lost dead loved ones. I wrote this poem for a friend I lost in death. ...Read More

Sun Beam (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

It is so delicious to have sunshine on autumn days. I especially love sunshine in the morning. Now with daylight savings time over, I don't have to get up so early to see the sunrise. Here's a little ...Read More

November Home-Heart Newsletter 2016 (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

Here is my latest Home-Heart newsletter... ...Read More

Red (Last Updated on 09/20/2017 at 11:50 PM)

The other day I taught a poetry class at the Young Writer's Club at the Portola Valley Library. I asked the students to pick a color and describe it with all of their senses. These ...Read More