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  • Happy Mother’s Day!

    Published on May 12th, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    No more, no less --- Just have a Happy Mother's Day and celebrate moms everywhere!!!Read More!

  • Fridays Are For Fun

    Published on May 10th, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    It should be a beautiful weekend here in the Santa Maria Valley!  Good weather, and then Sunday is a day to honor mothers.  Whatever your plans, be sure you include something fun!  How about a good movie? "The Great Gatsby" opens nationwide today, and you have a choice of seeing it in 3D or regular!  Since my movie-loving son who...Read More!

  • Mother’s Day Shopping Extravaganza!

    Published on May 8th, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy a fun Saturday morning browsing and looking for treasures!  Old Orcutt is the spot, and the Old Town Market is where you want to begin!                           Have a blast, and remember your hometown Realtor when you want to buy or sell property!  Just give me a call at (805)937-5777 or send an email!  ...Read More!

  • Horsing Around in Foxenwood Estates

    Published on May 3rd, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    No joke --- when a pair of family pets, Mojo and Trigger, recently nudged their way out of their gated pasture at their home in Old Orcutt, they decided there might be some good grazing in nearby Foxenwood Estates! After strolling casually together down Union Street, they hung a right on California Boulevard and proceeded north into Foxenwood, enjoying some...Read More!

  • Sad Day for Lakers Fans

    Published on April 13th, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    Now I fully understand that there are tons of folks who don't care a bit about pro-basketball or the Lakers! However, I am a Lakers fan, and today like so many others, my heart is bleeding purple and gold. One of the greatest players of all time, Kobe Bryant, sustained a devastating injury in last night's win over Golden State,...Read More!

  • Happy Easter!

    Published on March 31st, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    Here are a few facts about this special day! - Ninety million chocolate Easter bunnies are made for Easter each year. Adults prefer milk chocolate (65%) over dark chocolate (27%). - There are about 280 million laying hens in the United States. That's about one for each American man, woman, and child. - In medieval times, a festival of 'egg-throwing' was held in...Read More!

  • I’ve Got the Blues

    Published on March 24th, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    The annual tax prep blues, that is!  I would so much rather be writing blog posts, but alas --- it's that time of year again, when I must pull out my trusty brown accordian file and categorize all the saved receipts for each month in 2012. The brown file is a great substitute for a shoebox, because at least it organizes...Read More!

  • Top ‘O The Morning To You!

    Published on March 17th, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    JUST FOR FUN God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from ruling the world. Irish Saying If you're enough lucky to be Irish, you're lucky enough! Irish Saying   AND THEY SAID WHAT?? (Quotes from famous folks) An Englishman thinks seated; a Frenchman, standing; an American, pacing; an Irishman, afterward. Austin O'Malley I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the...Read More!

  • It’s a Dog’s Life

    Published on March 3rd, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    And did I mention it's a cat's life too?  Working hard yesterday on so many business things, only to be reminded by our four furry fuzzy friends that LIFE IS SHORT.  Relax and take a little snooze.  Enjoy the warm weather, knowing the prediction is for a little rainy weather this week!  Maybe, just maybe, one afternoon off won't mean...Read More!

  • Grand Opening of All Star iTech in Santa Maria

    Published on March 1st, 2013 Leave A Comment D'Ann Bartley

    I had the privilege last Friday of attending the Grand Opening of an incredible new business in Santa Maria!  Located at 1777 S. Broadway, this place is full of computers and kids, eager to play and learn.  The concept of providing computer time, at a very reasonable cost, to anyone from seniors to kindergarteners, is great in itself, but then...Read More!