Charles Cherney
50: The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI
I grew up in suburban Detroit. From an early age, I spent time up north. First, our family went camping on Otsego Lake and elsewhere,...
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49: Realtor's Life
I am a residential real estate agent. Many work days look something like my day today: Alarm goes off at 6:15 AM. By 6:45 AM, I am up and...
Charles Cherney
48: Open House Greetings
As a Realtor, I host many open houses throughout the year. On weekends I am not hosting an open house myself for a seller client, I will...
Charles Cherney
47: BBC World Service
I grew up in the pre-internet era. From an early age, I took a liking to listening to the BBC on the radio. NPR stations could be counted...
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46: Roger Federer
I have always been a Roger Federer fan. Wikipedia notes that Federer (now age 37) has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles—the most in...
Charles Cherney
45: In the Mood for Love
As noted on Wikipedia, In the Mood for Love (2000) is a Hong Kong romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Wong Kar-wai. It...
Charles Cherney
44: Delray Beach, Florida
I love Delray Beach, Florida. Both my mother and my sister have vacation condos here in the same small association located a half-block...
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43: Paris Room
We have lived in a worker's cottage in Cambridge outside Inman Square since 2001. In 2014, we gut renovated the partially below grade...
Charles Cherney
42: I Have a Dream - Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. in 1963 gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. Today is Martin...
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41: Humble Beginnings - Tom Scholz
I happened to be watching Chronicle one night when this wonderful segment aired about Tom Scholz of the rock band Boston. The classic...
Charles Cherney
40: Shelter from the Storm
Here in Cambridge, Massachusetts, there is a winter storm warning in effect for the next 24+ hours. It's just starting to snow right now....
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39: Bob Seger - Live in San Diego 1978
I grew up in suburban Detroit in the 70s and early 80s. Detroit-area singer-songwriter Bob Seger was a big part of the soundtrack of my...
Charles Cherney
38: Remembering Scott
In 2018, my brother-in-law Scott passed away. Too soon. I miss him. Always will. I first met Scott in the year 2001. I soon came to love...
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37: Chanson d'Andy - Gene Kelly
When asked what my favorite movie is of all time, my answer is The Young Girls of Rochefort (French: Les Demoiselles de Rochefort;...
Charles Cherney
36: Aiming to Give
Aiming to give rather than to get is a mindset and way of being that makes for a more meaningful life. As a Realtor, I work with buyers...
Charles Cherney
35: First Impressions - Vanessa Van Edwards
I am rereading Vanessa Van Edward's book Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (2017). The book is divided into three...
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34: Three Best Sales Questions - Chris Smith
I enjoyed listening again to the podcast Calls With Chris Smith Episode 5: The Three Best Sales Questions. The questions are from Ago...
Charles Cherney
33: Waiting Around to Die - Townes Van Zandt
Townes Van Zandt (1944-1997) is a brilliant singer-songwriter. His music has a melancholy sound; his lyrics are poetical. This video...
Charles Cherney
32: Your Website - Bernadette Jiwa
I am reading Make Your Idea Matter: Stand Out with a Better Story (2012) by Bernadette Jiwa. Excellent book. In it, Jiwa asks the...
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31: The Wind Blows - "Blow Up"
One of my favorite films is Blow Up. As noted on Wikipedia, Blow Up (1966) is a mystery thriller film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni....
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