Flickr and Real Estate Are A Great Pair

Yes, I'm the 50 millionth person to blog about flickr. But it won't be my last. I'm upgrading to a Pro account today. The way I see it is Flickr integrates with Wordpress, if I change web hosts, I can still have all my photos; the list just goes on.

I blogged about using Flickr and real estate here. It's been my most read post; by hundreds. I think it really is a huge way to use Flickr. There are several things you can now do with YouTube as well when it comes to real estate. Check out my first attempt at integrating a Wordpress blog as my main real estate site and Flickr. It's pretty slick. I'm starting to blog over at realtyblogging.com. Not sure what that will lead to but we'll see.

Try this... Flickr Explore. They are doing some really great things like:

• A Year Ago Today [link] as of October 2005
• The last 7 days [link]
• Geo mapping of photos [link]; great for tagging a listing (Realtors)

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Giving your all as a parent

I found this link to a story about Dick Hoyt. I've seen several news and documentary stories on the guy and his son, who is physically unable to take care of himself but seems to be very intelligent. If you're a prent, this guy puts us to shame. If we did a tenth of what this guy has done for his child imagine the relationships we would have with our children. Read the story then look at your own life.

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I’m selling my Dell Axim x51v

I'm selling SOLD my Dell Axim x51v. Here is a link to it on Dell's web site. It's the high end CPU model, 624Mhz with 256MB of RAM. I've had it about 9 months, hardly used, has all the original packaging, software, cables, software, and more. I'll even throw in the 512MB SD Card and the 512MB Compact Flash card.

Dell sells this unit brand new for $499. I think it's worth about $400 with the two cards and software on it. So, tell me what you are willing to pay. I'm going to be putting it on ebay soon, so, if you would like first crack at it before then, please send an email to thom DOT axim @ gmail DOT com.

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digitalthom : the music project

Ok, another project... don't tell my wife, she may just ask me to leave. But I really need to do this one. As you know, I've been trying to produce an Indie Jazz music podcast for the past several months. I really appreciate the opportunity that The Podcast Network has given me. I haven't been as consistent over the past month or so and I'm trying to get my life back on track after a major alteration.

For the first 18 years of my life I played musical instruments. Specifically, string instruments. I started playing the Violin, then the Cello, then ultimately the stand up Bass. It was the Bass that got me really excited. I got a different feeling when I played. I knew it was the one. I moved on to electric bass some time in high school, but I've had a love of the Bass ever since.

It's been about 20 years since I have actually picked up a Bass and started playing. My wife, bless her heart, bought me a new set up for Christmas last year and I've been trying to get back into it ever since. But, now I really am going to make a conscience effort to become extremely proficient at it.

The reason I mention the The Jazz Show podcast is because while finding music for the show, I have an opportunity to listen to great Jazz music. There are so many excellent musicians out there. It's what has sparked my interest to take The Music Project to the next level.

More on it as I progress.

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Writing my first book

I've been tossing around a story that I think would make a great book. The idea is pretty simple, but very emotional. However, I've decided to use the truth of the story and throw in some fiction to make it relevant to what's happening in our world today.

The title of the book came pretty quick. I'm going to call it "The Last Post". The premise is based on an actual event that took place in the desert of 29 Palms California while I was serving as a United States Marine.

I'm going to start the book on my blog thomwriting.blogspot.com. Hopefully I can get through the first chapter really quick.

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