I would love to have this beautifully written piece about the environment and waxing eloquent about all we can do, but alas, it would never get written.  So, instead, here are some interesting pro-earth resources I’ve ran across lately, a few thanks to my fiends at Natural Awakenings magazine.

Local Carolina Food– where to go and how to get involved in local produce

Ovis Hill Farm– for us local residents we have a great organic farmer who delivers most everything a healthy body needs

Big Green Purse– how one consumer at a time can make a healthy difference globally by what you buy

Organic Info- European Union– what Europe knows that the U.S. hasn’t learned

River Keepers– keeping the water clean and always needing help to do so

Peace-

Diana

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The Led Zeppelin and Life in the Fast Lane coasters took their first riders with front seats going to the highest bidders on eBay.  The $6,000 raised went to CEO Steve Goodwin’s late wife’s charity the Sarah Goodwin Foundation.

I live barely five minutes from the park and heard fireworks as I was tucking Lawson into bed. No screams from the roller coaster, just a few muffled booms.  I can live with that easily.  We already could hear the fireworks from Broadway at the Beach once in awhile anyway. 

This is Disney World thirty years ago, and I am glad I have a house in such a prime location and I didn’t pay Disney World price.  With the opening of the Hard Rock and the  Market Common city center, Myrtle Beach has more than ever to offer residents and visitors.

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The house pictured is one that I just successfully negotiated for my buyers.  It is in an incredible community, Sunset Harbour, in North Myrtle Beach.  This house is surrounded by million-dollar homes and looks at the Intracoastal Waterway.  My buyers got an absolutely phenomenal deal, and you’ll need to stay tuned until it closes to find out just how good of a deal!

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We had awesome seats on the upper level courtesy of local real estate attorney Robin Ciaccio. The concert was fantastic and seeing my son’s face as he really absorbed the music was even better.  I really want to put a plug in for the opening act One Flew South.  They are absolutely the best new band I’ve heard in years. Their harmonies sounded just as pure as The Eagles.  We came home and immediately down-loaded “My Kind of Beautiful.”

The next day, my son said (without being prompted) “That was the most awesome day of my life.”  Wow.  Having my son appreciate good music is important to me, and hearing that comment, well, it was a satisfying mom moment.

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So, tomorrow we’re off to Medieval Times for their annual hunt.  Age limit 12!

On Sunday, we’ll be enjoying the 11 a.m. Easter service at Unity Church in Surfside.  For you early risers, there are many choices for a sunrise service at the beach.  Sunrise Christian Church at Garden City beach and the Christian Church at Hurl Park (ocean and 20th S) both at 7 a.m.

Abundance and freedom of spirit to all!

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Again, it was a great experience and amazing how time consuming to film each room– get the lighting, sound checks, us screwing up what we said, etc.. We were quite loopy by the end of the day and elated when the producer declared our last scene a “one hit wonder.” 

It is going to be incredible exposure for me, and my buyers were so thrilled to have their moving journey filmed for national tv.  And, just in case you ask, we have no idea when it will air– months from now.  So, my fame will have to wait.

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Even if you’re more concerned with who will win American Idol than the plummet of our economy (hey, even Simon is more inspiring), you’ve heard that getting a mortgage ain’t what it used to be.  Mortgage companies are closing and large lending institutions have lost millions even billions of dollars.  The market is so tight now, even lenders want out of their own business.

Fore-closures have not skyrocketed in Myrtle Beach.  And, it won’t be as huge of an issue as it already is in other pricier, heavier investor-oriented states.  However, short sales are appearing in increasing numbers on the MLS.  I showed two beach houses in Surfside Beach last week that are short sales.  One has been reduced in price again since then.  These homes have great rental histories and rental reservations for the upcoming season already.  The owners simply took on too large of a mortgage to handle.

Short sales are a win/win: it helps the current homeowner and gives one heck of a great bargain to anyone smart enough to buy in a down market.

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The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, South Carolina Security Employment Commission, and the Coastal Work Force Center are sponsoring the expo.  Approximately 100 employers are expected to be here.  With the Hard Rock Park and the Market Common both set to open this spring, there are thousands of new jobs here. Bring loads of resumes and maybe a Red bull to keep chipper!

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Lawson’s adjustment was way easier than I would have ever imagined.  His school, Forestbrook Elementary, is great.  They have an honors program (Pelicans), plenty of computers, and as you can see from my last article, they do cool things like trips to swim with manatees.  But, with South Carolina perennially ranking at the bottom nationally for school performance, what about some hard evidence that Horry County is any different?  Take a look at the Horry County School’s report cards.  These reports give stats on all the basics and then some that size up whether a school is doing what it’s supposed to be doing.  You can also view the attendance zones so once you find schools that match your criteria, you can figure out where to move.

And, once you’ve figured out where to move, I know an excellent Realtor who can help you find an A+ house.

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In 24 hrs., Nu Horizons  dive shop led us snorkeling on three different areas abundant with manatees and other sea life.  We started at 7 a.m. and the weather was cold (I really didn’t want to hear the exact temp).  I was freezing and the thought of immersing my freezing body in water wasn’t pleasant.  However, it was worth it.  And, the time with my son (who turned 11 on the trip) snorkeling the clear waters, petting manatees, and huddled together under towels on the boat was incredible.  Talking with the principal, Mr. Caulder, I learned he has fought hard to keep this trip going under pressure that it isn’t academically necessary.  I’m so grateful he didn’t give up.  This is absolutely one of the best experiences I’ve had with Lawson.

We’ll go back again, but in July!

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