Baghdad By The Bay

Wars don't really happen on Christmas day. It takes a holiday.

Did you know that on Christmas day war basically stops?

I recently learned that the only day in which a cease fire happens is Christmas day.  For one day people at war stop killing each other but the next day, it starts up again.  What makes December 26th any different than December 25th?  After spending the day with family I came home and watched TAKING CHANCE.  The HBO production in which Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, USMC escorts home the body of 19 year old Lanch Corporal Chance Phelps who had been killed in hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Ironic, isn't it?  For one day... people at war with each other just decide.. "Lets take a day off...' hmmm  If any of you know me, I wouldn't exactly be hoping for Christmas day every day... maybe we can find a compromise.

It's a good movie.

Here is a reading I thought I would share:

Be creative and use powerful actions in line with what you want.  If you want to attract the perfect partner, then make room in your closet.  If you want to attract a new house, then tidy up your current house so it is ready for easy packing.  if you want to take a trip, then get out your suitcases, surround yourself with pictures of the location, and put yourself in the pictures.

Think about what you would do if you had your desire, and then take creative actions that make it clear you are receiving it now.

Have a great weekend

Why is blogging so hard & Insalata Restaurant in San Anselmo gets 5 HERBS

It's always been so difficult to blog.  I'm not going to blog about the $10K price reduction at 123 Main Street.  Who cares... everyone talks about that.  I want to share real info.  For example last Monday the banks lowered the ceiling for buyers on their debt to income ratio to 45% from 55% and pushed thousands of buyers out of the market.  What's that mean?  I'll get into that in another blog.  Oh and lets not forget the new requirement if you're buying a condominium that you now have to buy an HO-6 Contents Policy(later).  I always feel that I need to say something profound about the real estate market.  I've decided not to be bound that.  I'm gonna blog about whatever I want.

Recently I had dinner at Insalata in San Anselmo.  After selling the Lion house on 21st Street the sellers and I finally had an opportunity to celebrate.  OMG!!!  The food and the service was amazing! 

The menu is a cornocopia of sinful delights.  I am so not an anchovie person... However the Anchovy Stuffed Spanish Olives were to die for.  We shared a Cataplana which was great.  I had the Grilled Skirt Steak, they had the Fettucini and the Lamb.  We shared. 

Here's what made dinner.  I went to the counter to compliment the chef who happened to be the owner, Heidi Insalata Krahling.  She was very kind and came over to our table pulled up a chair and sat for a few minutes.  After dinner we had to have dessert; try the Pigs in the Mud (oh yeah, did I mention that Hiedi sent over a plate of the heavenly Housemade Pecan Toffee?).  YUM!

To top the night off, my clients treated me to one of Heidi's cookbooks.  They purchased two books.  Heidi came over and signed both books.  Good food, good service and a graceful chef to boot!

My rating for INSALATA is "5 HERBS."

I'll talk about some Real Estate soon.