The End of Your Life Book Club

The title of this book may give you pause in choosing to read this book, but I thought it was a such a good read.  It's the true story of a mother and her son who read books together as they go through the diagnosisand treatment of her cancer.  The book talks about so many books that I had wanted to read and some books that I'd never heard of before.  It's a book club of only two members, and they have brutally honest conversations as they discuss books. 

It may not be the book for everybody.  If you love to read, you will like this book.

Charming new Listing

Love the look of fall at my new listing.  This house is so nice--located right across the street from Clermont Elementary School - 4400 Arcross in Alexandria 22310 - $456,000.  It's hard to find nice houses that are on one level, and this is a good one. 

Fall is in the Air!

I loved this chandelier from Country Living Magazine--that big pumpkin is too cute! 

Also, saw a great movie yesterday - ARGO, directing and acting by Ben Afleck.  The audience actually clapped at the end.  Go see it! 

Movies: The Master

I read that this movie was fabulous - a four-star movie.  It has great actors.  I saw it yesterday, and it did not meet my expectations.  I could not recommend it.  I thought about walking out of the movie, but I thought the great part must still be coming. 

It's funny about movie reviews.  I take them with a grain of salt.  Jon Stewart interviewed the director, and he never once said that he liked the movie--used words like "great writing".  Charlie Rose said that people either hated it or loved it. 

My next movie is "Argo" - great reviews.  Hope it doesn't disappoint. 

Nice new listing in Alexandria

Just listed this house in Stoneybrooke.  It's a great example of how to prepare one's house for sale.  They ordered the POD, cleared furniture and stuff out of the house, and now have it showing beautifully.  Jan staged it and gave them suggestions for clearing out.  A professional opinion really helps in getting ready for market. 

The front door was painted black, and Jan suggested Benjamin Moore Gentlemen's Grey--it really gave life to the exterior.  So pretty. I bet it will sell fast.