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Amusing & helpful lessons, learned along the way.

Life Lessons, Words of Wisdom and other "Chadvice".


Define or Refine?
Will It Define You or Refine You? Life is an unpredictable journey, often sprinkled with challenges, hardships, and obstacles that test...
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The Scent Of a Memory
The Scent of a Memory As an adult, there are certain scents that instantly trigger memories from childhood—an innocent, simpler time...
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Subjective or Perspective
Why We Don’t Disclose Prices Before an Estate Sale One of the most common questions we get before an estate sale is, “How much is this...
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Crossroads
Rescue vs. Recovery — these two words come up a lot in my world, and they mean everything to me, my business, and the people I serve....
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It's Who We Are...
Why the Recommerce (Secondary) Market Matters (And Why It Boomed in 2024 ) In the world of estate sales, antique malls, and auctions,...
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Who do you think you are?
It was recently asked of me: "If you had to give an “elevator pitch” to someone as to who I am and what I do, what would you say?" Trust...
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The Retro Revival
Do you want to have vintage home decor on a budget? Retailers are offering new "retro-style" and "vintage" decorations for your home, but...
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Without a Villian
Be the Villain to Someone’s Superhero: Embracing Your Role in Someone Else’s Story We all love a good superhero story—the triumphant,...
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The Thrill of the Hunt
The Thrill of the Hunt: Finding Treasures "In the Wild" In conversation with a friend this morning, the acronym "ITW" was used. For those...
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Cherishing the Moments: A Guide to Living Authentically
Events and moments, what really matters in life and living? In today's fast-paced world, it is all too common to find ourselves living...
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Perfect Imperfection
Embracing Perfect Imperfection in the Antiques and Reselling Community In the world of antiques and reselling, the pursuit of perfection...
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Not Afraid To Fall
Not Afraid to Fall, Not Afraid to Fail Nebraska winters teach you a lot about balance, not just on icy roads but in life and business...
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What I know now
If I Only Knew Then, What I Know Now: Reflections from Four Decades in the Antiques Business When I first stepped into the world of...
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Everything Has A Price
The Debt of Regret Exceeds the Price of Passion We all carry a certain debt through life—a weight composed not of finances but of...
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Shhhh... it's a secret
Estate Sale Secrets: Maximizing Your Finds and Profits Estate sales are a treasure trove for antique enthusiasts, collectors, and...
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Control the situation, don't let the situation control you
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but how we respond to these challenges defines our journey. In every situation, we have the...
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A little history on National Cash Registers.
The National Cash Register Company, now known as NCR Corporation, has a rich and intriguing history that dates back to the late 19th...
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Trendalicious
Tracking Trends in the Reselling Market: A Guide for Vintage, Retro, Antiques, and Clothing Enthusiasts: In the dynamic world of...
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Align your Design
Designing with Vintage: 10 Tips for Integrating Antiques into Modern Decor Incorporating vintage and antique items into modern decor is a...
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Out of site, Out of mind
Title: The Golden Rule of Reselling: "If It Can't Be Seen, It Can't Be Sold" As someone who has spent over four decades in the world of...
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