Top 10 Reasons You Must Attend TEDxMaui 2013

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This is my ticket.  I wouldn't miss TEDxMaui 2013 this Sunday and I hope you can join me!  There are still tickets left so don't miss out; last year they sold out. For me, last year it was definitely one of the highlights of my year. With over 20 presenters this year, it will surely be an exciting … [Read more...]

2012 Year In Review

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When Facebook decided that they could give me the top 20 items for the year, I realized that my Christmas card often serves as a collection but that didn't quite get done this year.   Can you tell that I love living in Maui!Our almost annual trip to California Wine Country in January.   Great … [Read more...]

5 Things I Learned From My Uncle Bob

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Last week  I flew back to Minnesota to be with family and honor the life of my godfather - my Uncle Bob. Robert C. Becklin was the eldest of 7 children. Uncle Bob was a recognized political figure and businessman in and around my hometown of Cambridge.  He and Aunt Joyce, his wife of 64 years, … [Read more...]

July Challenge – Work Vs. Play

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Kathy's goal for the month is to incorporate more play into life.  Why don't adults try to play more... we all take everything too seriously!  Let's analyze Work vs Play in our lives.  Find ways to have more fun and focus.   DEFINITION of Play: Verb: Engage in activity for … [Read more...]

Happy Father’s Day

I love Maui mornings!  Every morning this time of the year, I go out to pick mangos, pumelos and papaya.  I'm always happy to live here.  But today,  there is only one other place I'd like to be and that is with Dad in Florida (or Minnesota). My parents are enjoying traveling a lot lately.  My … [Read more...]

Maui REALTOR Kathy Becklin talks about Grow Some Good

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Last week, I was featured in the Kahiau column that highlights REALTORS who are giving back to the community.  I've stressed many times that part of living in Maui is having the spirit of volunteerism.  This is one of the activities that I do to give back!   Grow Some Good supports educational … [Read more...]

Sh*t Real Estate Agents Say (Original)

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This is hysterical. I do hope that most agents aren't this bad but they really captured it.Oh - and here's my card;-) I needed a photo for the post! … [Read more...]

Why Do I Blog? Do You Blog?

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I just read this interesting article on blogging statistics.  I don't know how credible the data is but it is interesting.  So here is how I compare to the stats: I started my blog officially in February 2006.  This is when I left my job at Adobe Systems and was packing for my move to Maui.  … [Read more...]

What Makes A Day Special?

It's my birthday and sharing my perspective! My question to everyone is... What made your day (or will make your tomorrow) special? I feel so blessed to be here, to have so many friends and to be able to enjoy living in Maui. Sorry Truffle fans, Truffle was late for video … [Read more...]

Volunteerism on Maui

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It is rare that I "toot" my own horn.  But after scooping poop and working most of yesterday in the sun with a most exceptional group of volunteers, I feel it is justified.  I do a lot of volunteer activities.  Sometimes I think that I spread myself too thin.  But I remind myself that my … [Read more...]