There is no better way to star the year than to receive a call from friends who say they are finally ready to make the big leap.  "Start looking for a house for us, Nick."

That’s how my day ended up yesterday.  I was stuck in bed after throwing my back out and fighting off the silly guilt feeling one gets when one should be doing more.  I decided to not let it take the best of me and to use the time for contemplation.  Ultimately, it paid off when I received a call from friends.  A great new year it is already.

What surprised me though was to hear about their concern.  They did not know the commission was paid by the seller, not the buyer.  They were relieved.

I hope to be back on the saddle tomorrow.