2008 November 14 « Diana's Neighborhood

Our Nations Economy

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With our current economy problems growing and more and more people being affected – causing much un-needed stress, I have decided to do a “Friday Fun Post” – I hope it makes you smile.

Joke from Comics.com – Man eating a bowl of alphabet soup at a diner…”Sigh!…Everybody’s cutting corners in this economy. My alphabet soup doesn’t have enough letters to make a word!”

A picture from Nicholas_t – Flickr.com –

Another great photo from Aussiegall – Flickr.com

Daily Inspiration “We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” – Carlos Castaneda

And remember – Chocolate works wonders!

November 14, 2008 Posted by dianasantos | Economy, Fun Post, Uncategorized | chocolate, ClipArt, Comic, Economy, Flickr, Friday, Fun, Joke, Money, Post, stress | Leave a comment

Wine – also pronounced Vino (in Spain & Italy), Vinho (in Portugal), Wein (in Germany), and Vin (in France) – has become one of my favorite “extra” closing gift. If I’m not giving a credit, I tend to give a gift or gift certificate that the new homeowners can use on a daily basis or for special occasions – and – I also like to give a bottle of wine for that special “First Dinner” in my clients new home!

Stringbot – Flickr.com

I’ve always given Portuguese wines, since they are my favorite – but there are so many “Fabulouso Vinhos” to be tasted! Gary Vaynerchuk with Wine Library TV has broadened my horizons in the “Wine World”. His latest video post shows Gary tasting and talking of wines from South Africa, California, Spain and Portugal.

Zest-pk – FlickR.com

I grew up in a home where my parents had wine with dinner every night. My dad, who came here from Portugal in the early 1950’s, would make his own wine. I loved going down to his wine cellar and smelling the wine ferment, but I didn’t enjoy drinking wine until my late 30’s! What a shame since drinking wine does have health benefits! Good excuse – right?

roblisameehan – Flickr.com

November 14, 2008 Posted by dianasantos | Buyers, Fun Post, Uncategorized, Wine | Closing Gift, Gary Vaynerchuk, Grapes, Home, Portugal, Portuguese, Vin, Vineyard, Vinho, Vino, Wein, Wine, Wine Library TV | 2 Comments

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut – where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.