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I’m continuing my somewhat-consistent-series in which I write down stories that I find myself telling to virtually every client with whom I work. Pictures from the Potty is a fun one.
I like the Face Time story, too (it’s not what you expect). And then I get into the standard segments … recapping the past month on RealCentralVA and RealCrozetVA, a few of the relevant stories I’m reading (or, noting the browser tabs I’ve had open for a couple weeks), update on the Charlottesville area real estate market, value of community, and a brief touch on the stupid animosity between the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle.
If I can get if finished this week, you’ll have something good to read this weekend.
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