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My HOA Stories
When I was a newer manager, the real estate economy tanked, and luxury amenities that were in the process of being built on some of my properties got shuttered, mid-construction. Buyers of these homes were living on half-developed land with very few neighbors, and started attending board meetings asking what they were paying for. It was a great ( Read more... ) -
Open To Work
Respected colleagues and friends!
I want to be sure to advise you all that I left my role as the division Vice President of PMP Orange County at the end of May, and am now open to work. I left my role as the division Vice President of PMP Orange County at the end of May. My current objective is to work part-time or on a consultant basis, but I am ( Read more... ) -
Work Bio
Jamie's career in the Common Interest Development industry began in 2005 as a recreation coordinator, planning and executing community events and programs for a master plan community in Orange County. Within a few short years she was leading the New Project Development department, working directly with home builders, community leaders, and first- ( Read more... ) -
The New Normal
Over the past six weeks or so, the American consciousness has seemingly recognized that 2020 is going to go down as a very bad year. I can't tell how exactly I know this, other than that I feel it, everyone I talk to feels it, and the internet shows it. I'm not sure I need to document the ways in which it has all sucked so bad, because I think many ( Read more... ) -
Sunny Days
The news started writing stories months ago about how animal shelters were running out of animals: one of the upsides to the pandemic, which is now in its sixth month in the United States. We have talked about getting a dog ever since Matthew met his first Golden Retriever. I would mention it to Steve and he would not get overly excited at the ( Read more... ) -
Partners in Perpetuity - and Pandemic
Every day I've been counting my blessings. Not numerically, but in order of importance. In gratitude for all I do not lack. In honor of the gift of life. First and foremost, I always think of Steve.
Steve is the perfect life partner for me, and that's a pretty important component in everyone's life right now. When you're isolated for an indefinite ( Read more... ) -
Shelter in Place
I mentioned yesterday the fluidity of this situation, right? How changes keep coming more quickly than anyone can possibly manage. One minute you're of one understanding for something uniquely new and important, the next they've taken it one step further and life is just a little more miserable.
Yesterday we received word that all of California ( Read more... ) -
COVID-19
It's a good thing I've never written this journal for anyone other than me, because this headline won't grab anyone's attention anymore. The headline refers to the pandemic that has swept across the globe and is currently ruining the lives of nearly every human on the planet. We are all in isolation - some to further degrees than others. The boys ( Read more... ) -
The Force
As I lay awake last night after being awoken by Marika's arrival with her small bundle of fur who panics as soon as she walks out of a room, I somehow landed on a thought that swirled in my head and kept my brain humming instead of sleeping ( Read more... )