A loss of a new colleague

I've recently moved my practice from Prudential in Bainbridge Island to Coldwell Banker Bain in Northwest Tacoma. I'm still working in North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island--just expanding my market.

Part of the transition involves meeting new colleagues. Jerry F. has been particularly welcoming and helpful to me.

I learned yesterday that Jerry, whose wife passed just six months ago, had a stroke while driving. His accident put him into the hospital, where it was discovered that he is terminal with blockages in both carotid arteries. The purpose of this blog is to help my neighbors live better. I hope the following helps.


We all know stroke victims. Here's a very helpful article about how to recognize the symptoms.

Island Resources: My Kids' Cookies editor's pick!

Gourmet by Mail has made My Kids' Cookies and editor's pick. This is a big deal. I'm excited for our friend and subscriber Barbara Reininger, the founder and CBO.  Order some!

Bainbridge resources: Fun with art and science

Your kids (and you) will have a great time if you walk upstairs at the Bainbridge Pavilion (on Madison just north of Winslow Way) between noon and 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Tim Lowell will turn you into a mosaics artist and send you home with a new hobby and a lot of smiles.
Take a look at his website!