by Jeanne | Jul 14, 2020 | BLM, Education, Must Read and See, NAR National Assoc of Realtors, Personal notes to friends
Say out loud, as fast as you can, the COLOR of these words. See. Our unconscious bias for reading overtakes our conscious effort to identify color. Our unconscious color bias also overrides our sense of humanity. Many of us deny we have bias. With BLM, bias is...
by Jeanne | Nov 9, 2016 | Government Oversite, Must Read and See, Personal notes to friends
It’s been a tough election. Regardless of your political persuasion, half of the US population is now in turmoil over the election results. Remember, we are a strong nation and our peaceful transition with new leadership is a testament to who we are. Let us be...
by Jeanne | Oct 22, 2014 | Abstracting/Searching, Industry News, Personal notes to friends
Just a sad note to the wonderful family of Bill Langner, a long time friend and advocate of the land title industry who passed away yesterday at the young age of 65. Bill and wife Arlana, were long time owners of Douglas County Abstract in Alexandria Minnesota, and...
by Jeanne | Oct 2, 2014 | CFPB, Closing, Education, Industry News, Online Education, Personal notes to friends, Privacy and Public Records
I thought I should JUST FIRE MYSELF because this is WAY TOO HARD. I felt so INCOMPETENT with all these new rules, new laws, new organizations to satisfy (ARELLO, BCA, Commerce, Software Company, complying with the CFPB for secure online payments, etc. etc. etc.) I...
by | Feb 7, 2012 | Condominiums and Homeowner Associations, Education, Personal notes to friends, Uncategorized
I rarely post personal items, but this time it’s different. As many of you know, I have had a couple of very tough years with some very serious surgeries, putting me pretty much out of commission. Thankfully, I am on the mend. But last week my wonderful...