Sunday, March 9, 2008

Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida for February 2008. Altamonte Springs is made up of the zip codes of 32701 & 32714. For purposes of this analysis we are not only splitting the data according to zip codes, but also single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32714 - Single-Family Homes

4 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $297,475 with 127 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $334,950.

The most expensive home sold for $355,000 and was on the market for 184 days. It was a 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2491sf home with a 2-car garage, a screen enclosed heated swimming pool and spa, built in 1994 on .27 acres of land, with laminate wood floors, a renovated kitchen and master bath, new carpet, fresh paint and wood-burning fireplace. HOA is $172/year.

The least expensive home sold for $165,000 after 159 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-car garage home with 1142sf built in 1995, with a monthly HOA of $40.50 which includes partial lawn service.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $284,333 with 102 days on the market.

32714 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas


4 homes sold

The average sales price was $134,420 with 151 days on the market.

The median sales price was $133,900.

The most expensive condo sold for $149,980 and was on the market for 261 days. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath 2-story townhome with 1159sf built in 1983 with fenced backyard and a monthly maintenance of $41.50.

The least expensive sold for $119,900 and was on the market for 185 days and was in pre-foreclosure. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 1036sf built in 1986 with a remodeled kitchen and wood-burning fireplace. The community offers a pool & tennis courts with a monthly maintenance of $330.

The average sales price a year earlier was $161,394 with 103 days on the market.


32701 - Single Family Homes

2 homes sold for an average sales price of $166,750 with 145 days on the market.

The more expensive home was in pre-foreclosure and sold for $168,500 with 94 days on the market. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home with 1622sf built in 1987. The home has a fireplace and is located on .43 acres of land with no HOA.

The other home sold for $165,000 with 196 days on the market. It was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with no garage in 1276sf built in 1961 with no HOA.

The average sales price a year earlier was $264,113 with 83 days on the market.

32701 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas


4 homes sold

The average sales price was $125,725 with 119 days on the market.

The median sales price was $135,950.

The most expensive villa sold for $181,000 in 73 days. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1-story unit with no garage and 1322sf built in 1980 which has recently seen some improvements. It is located in a gated community which has a pool and tennis courts with a monthly maintenance fees are $71.

The least expensive condo sold for $50,000 in 297 days. It was a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with 540sf built in 1970 with new tile in the kitchen & bath plus a newer refrigerator and hot water heater. The community offers a swimming pool, tennis courts and access to a large ski lake. The maintenance fees are $180.40/month plus $58.65 quarterly.

The average sales price of a year earlier was $144,982 with 128 days on the market.


For information on Altamonte Springs and Seminole County real estate and Altamonte Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Altamonte Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Altamonte Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Longwood, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Longwood, Seminole County, Florida for February 2008. Longwood is made up of the zip codes of 32779 & 32750. For purposes of this analysis we are not only splitting the data according to zip codes, but also single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32779 - Single-Family Homes

8 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $427,294 with 185 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $327,500.

The most expensive home was bank owned. It sold for $755,000 and was on the market for 171 days and was a 7 bedroom, 5½ bath 5781sf home on 4.89 acres with a 3-car garage, a screen enclosed swimming pool, indoor sauna and jacuzzi room with fireplaces in the master bedroom and family room and an attached in-law/guest suite built in 1981. The property is zoned for horses, has a barn/shed, pond and is fenced with no HOA.

The least expensive home sold for $214,900 after 128 days on the market. It was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home with 2079sf built in 1984 on .31 acres with a circular driveway with fountain, fireplace in the living room, decks, gardens and more fountains in back with no HOA.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $343,311 with 132 days on the market.

32779 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

2 homes sold with an average sales price was $264,000.

The more expensive townhome sold for $315,000 and was on the market for 331 days. It was a 3 bedroom, 2½ bath 2-story, 2-car garage home with 1705sf built in 2005 with screened patio, wood & tile floors in a gated community with a monthly maintenance of $227.

The other townhome sold for $213,000 and was on the market for 198. It was a 3 bedroom, 2½ bath, 1-car garage home with 1625sf built in 1984 with tile roofs, wood floors and newer a/c in a golf community. The community offers a pool & tennis courts with a monthly maintenance of $250 and an annual HOA of $232.

The average sales price a year earlier was $161,000 with 16 days on the market.


32750 - Single Family Homes

13 homes sold

The average sales price was $272,269 with 183 days on the market.

The median sales price was $220,000.

The most expensive home sold for $625,000 with 211 days on the market. It was a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-car garage home with 3244sf built in 2006 in a gated community on .22 acres with tile and wood floors, plantation shutters, silestone countertops and stainless steel appliances. The HOA is $900 annually.

The least expensive sold for $145,000 with 197 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with no garage in 1053sf built in 1972 with tile floors and a new roof with no HOA.

The average sales price a year earlier was $292,000 with 121 days on the market.

32750 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

No homes sold during this period.


For information on Longwood and Seminole County real estate and Longwood and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Longwood and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Longwood and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Apopka, Seminole & Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Apopka, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for February 2008. Apopka is made up of the zip codes of 32703 & 32712. For purposes of this analysis we are not only splitting the data according to zip codes, but also single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32703 - Single-Family Homes

13 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $205,052 with 164 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $195,000.

The most expensive home sold for $290,000 and was on the market for 130 days. It was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home in 1991sf home built in 2000 on .18 acre with a screen enclosed heated swimming pool and spa , wood and tile floors. The community has a playground and the HOA is $330 annually.

The least expensive home sold for $129,900 after 142 days on the market. It was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1-car carport home with 897sf built in 1957 on .18 acre with no HOA.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $254,611 with 111 days on the market.

32703 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

1 townhome sold for $137,500 and was on the market for 42 days. It was a 2 bedroom, 2½ bath home with 1390sf built in 1989 with screened patio. The community offers a pool and tennis courts with a monthly maintenance of $183.

The average sales price a year earlier was $170,000 with 197 days on the market.


32712 - Single Family Homes

23 homes sold

The average sales price was $256,982 with 143 days on the market.

The median sales price was $227,000.

The most expensive home was brand new and sold for $420,000. It was a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3-car garage home with 3833sf built in a gated community on over ¼ acre with tile and granite countertops. The community has a park and the HOA is $195 quarterly.

The least expensive home sold for $145,000 with 196 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 1-car garage in 930sf built in 1987 with new carpet, fresh paint and a newer roof and a/c. The HOA is $75 annually.

The average sales price a year earlier was $297,418 with 112 days on the market.

32712 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

2 homes sold with an average sales price of $147,500.

The more expensive townhome sold for $175,000 with 273 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2½ bath, 1-car garage home with 1550sf built in 2004 located in a golf community with tile and stainless steel appliances. The monthly maintenance is $200.

The other home is a golf front villa which sold for $120,000 with 162 days on the market. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath split-plan home with no garage in 980sf built in 1974 with and enclosed porch and newer kitchen. The monthly maintenance is $206.50.

The average sales price a year earlier was $154,000 with 84 days on the market.


For information on Apopka and Seminole County real estate and Apopka and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Apopka and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Apopka and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Sanford, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for February 2008. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. For purposes of this analysis we are not only splitting the data according to zip codes, but also single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32773 - Single-Family Homes

6 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $224,498 with 136 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $217,500.

The most expensive home was brand new and sold for $285,990. It was a 2 bedroom, 2½ bath, 2-car garage home in 2270sf. Unfortunately, no other information is available on this home.

The least expensive home sold for $155,000 after 253 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 1½ bath, 1-car carport split-plan home with 1052sf built in 1970 on .21 acre with a deck and fenced yard and no HOA.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $219,947 with 122 days on the market.


32773 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

2 homes sold with an average sales price of $162,750.

The more expensive townhome was brand new and it sold for $200,500. It was a 3 bedroom, 2½ bath, 1-car garage townhome in 1663sf with tile, crown moulding, 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances. The community offers a pool with a monthly maintenance of $151.

The other townhome sold for $125,000 and was on the market for 99 days. It was a 2 bedroom, 2½ bath home with 1128sf built in 1987 with fenced patio, tile and wood laminate flooring. The community offers a pool with a monthly maintenance of $194.35.

The average sales price a year earlier was $146,699 with 150 days on the market.


32771 - Single Family Homes

33 homes sold

The average sales price was $302,677 with 179 days on the market.

The median sales price was $275,000.

The most expensive home sold for $855,000 with 52 days on the market. It was a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-car garage home with 3200sf built in 2006 a gated & manned community on .45 acre with tile roof, screen enclosed heated swimming pool and spa, study/office, 2 walk-in closets in the master suite, granite countertops. The community has a playground and the HOA is $2200 annually.

The least expensive home was in pre-foreclosure and sold for $104,900 with 330 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with no garage in 1170sf built in 1952 on .34 acre with tile floors and a screen enclosed above ground pool with no HOA.

The average sales price a year earlier was $310,505 with 118 days on the market.


32771 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

8 homes sold

The average sales price was $174,816 with 86 days on the market.

The median sales price was $179,515.

The most expensive townhome was brand new and sold for $211,110. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-car garage home with 1797sf located in a gated community. The community offers a pool with a monthly maintenance $223.

The least expensive townhome was also brand new and sold for $130,000. It was a 2 bedroom, 2½ bath home with no garage in 1196sf in a gated community. The community offers a pool with a monthly maintenance of $186.

The average sales price a year earlier was $231,447 with 65 days on the market.


For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for February 2008. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. For purposes of this analysis we are not only splitting the data according to zip codes, but also single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32789 - Single-Family Homes

6 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $693,875 with 169 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $535,000.

The most expensive home sold for $1.515M with 161 days on the market. It was a 4 bedroom, 4½ bath, 3-car garage home in 4669sf built in 2006 on .31 acre with a pool, wood floors, fireplace, granite countertops, paver walk & pool deck and summer kitchen with no HOA.

The least expensive home sold for $180,000 after 42 days on the market. It was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2-car garage in 1412sf built in 1953 on .34 acre with no HOA. This home was listed as a fixer-upper.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $732,300 with 133 days on the market.


32789 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

6 homes sold

The average sales price was $660,167 with 435 days on the market.

The median sales price was $724,500.

The most expensive townhome was brand new and it sold for $1.1M. It was a 3 bedroom, 3½ bath, 4 floor townhome in 3112sf with an interior courtyard, 2 balconies, atrium, granite countertops, tile floors, stainless steel appliances & an elevator. The monthly maintenance is $629.29.

The least expensive condo sold for $120,000 and was on the market for 48 days. It was a ground floor studio condo with 1 bath 482sf built in 1960 with an updated kitchenette and screened patio. The community offers a pool and boat slip with a monthly maintenance of $302.01.

The average sales price a year earlier was $198,966 with 83 days on the market.


32792 - Single Family Homes

11 homes sold

The average sales price was $228,364 with 202 days on the market.

The median sales price was $230,000.

The most expensive home sold for $275,000 with 267 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home with 1794sf built in 1966 on .22 acre with an updated kitchen, terrazzo floors, screened porch and backs up to a bike trail with no HOA.

The least expensive home sold for $185,000 with 28 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 2-car garage in 1226sf built in 1965 on .27 acre with a resurfaced pool, new roof, a/c and garage door with terrazzo floors and no HOA.

The average sales price a year earlier was $301,383 with 119 days on the market.


32792 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

8 homes sold

The average sales price was $127,799 with 178 days on the market.

The median sales price was $104,500.

The most expensive sold for $219,900 with 25 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2½ bath, 1-car garage end-unit townhome with 1628sf built in 2004 with screened porch, new carpeting, and fresh paint. The monthly maintenance is $135.

The least expensive condo sold for $70,000 with 400 days on the market. It was a 1 bedroom, 1 bath ground floor condo in 785sf built in 1974 with newer a/c range and dishwasher. The community offers two pools, tennis courts and a rec building with a monthly maintenance of $181 plus a $22 monthly assessment.

The average sales price a year earlier was $146,957 with 65 days on the market.


For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Maitland, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for February 2008. Maitland is made up of the zip code 32751. For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32751 - Single-Family Homes

3 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $317,667 with 72 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $2785,000.

The most expensive home sold for $440,000 with 39 days on the market. It was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home in 1904sf built in 1962 on .22 acre with a resurfaced pool, wood floors, fireplace, granite countertops, new windows and roof with no HOA.

The least expensive home sold for $235,000 after 69 days on the market. It was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage in 2465sf built in 1973 on .21 acre with pool, fireplace and no HOA. This home was listed as a fixer-upper.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $307,877with 98 days on the market.


32751 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

6 homes sold

The average sales price was $196,033 with 279 days on the market.

The median sales price was $143,450.

The most expensive townhome sold for $409,500 with 131 days on the market. It was a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2-car garage end-unit townhome in 2355sf built in 2006 in a gated community with granite countertops, tile floors, stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinets, tile roof & screened patio. The community offers a pool and the monthly maintenance of $309.10 includes lawn service.

The least expensive was a condo conversion which resold for $119,900 and was on the market for 185 days. It was a ground floor 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in 715sf built in 2000 in a gated community with a screened patio, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood floors and plantation shutters. The community offers a pool with wireless access, fitness center, business center, video monitored gate, clubhouse and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts, with door to door garbage pick-up and a monthly maintenance of $139.88.

The average sales price a year earlier was $174,847 with 138 days on the market.


For information on Maitland and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Maitland and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Maitland and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Maitland and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Lake Mary, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for February ‘08

The following are the market sales statistics for Lake Mary, Seminole County, Florida for February 2008. Lake Mary is made up of the zip code 32746. For purposes of this analysis we will be splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

32746 - Single-Family Homes

3 homes sold during the month of February.

The average sales price, which is the total sold volume divided by the number of homes sold is $362,307 with 150 days on the market.

The median sales price, which means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less, is $285,850.

The most expensive home sold for $1.25M with 32 days on the market. It was a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 3-car garage home in 5289sf built in 1999 on .97 acre in a gated community with a screen enclosed heated pool, fireplace, wood floors granite countertops, commercial grade appliances, tile roof, 2 bonus rooms and office. The community offers tennis courts with a HOA of $525/quarter.

The least expensive home was bank owned and sold for $182,000 after 181 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage corner lot home in 1766sf built in 1980 on .21 acre. This home was listed as a fixer-upper. The HOA is $85 annually.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $450,941 with 114 days on the market.


32746 - Condos, Townhomes & Villas

3 homes sold

The average sales price was $165,633 with 173 days on the market.

The median sales price was $147,000.

The most expensive condo sold for $225,000 with 154 days on the market. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-car carport ground floor golf & water front condo in 1408sf built in 1985 in a gated & guarded community with a fireplace, tile floors and two screened patios. The community offers a pool, spa, fitness area and rec room with a monthly maintenance of $466.330.

The least expensive condo sold for $124,900 and was on the market for 50 days. It was a ground floor 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in 1136sf built in 1986 in a gated community with a patio. The community offers a pool with a monthly maintenance of $295.

The average sales price a year earlier was $170,742 with 21 days on the market.


For information on Lake Mary and Seminole County real estate and Lake Mary and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Lake Mary and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Lake Mary and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Fragility of Life


Fragility of life, or at the least our experience of such, urges introspection.


It's interesting when we look at ourselves and our lives. We get angry or are upset about rather seemingly trivial things in the whole scheme of everything, when you really look at it.


Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes it puts so much into perspective. I should preface this by mentioning that a little over a week ago I lost a dear friend of well over 30 years. She was only in her mid 50's. I've buried my parents, but this is the first time that I've had to bury such a close long-time friend.

We should frequently remind ourselves of the importance of keeping our problems in perspective. Sadly, life has a way of reminding us periodically of how petty most of our own inconveniences really are. The unimportance of the things that had upset us so much only a minute earlier become apparent when tragedy rears its ugly head.

All of us, every day, spend a great deal of time worrying about minor annoyances that ultimately mean nothing. Sometimes it takes this kind of tragedy to jolt us into the reality of that realization.

I'm sure I will soon be getting upset about trivial things again, human nature being what it is. But maybe I will find it within me, even in the midst of that distress, to maintain a better sense of perspective.


There is a psalm in the Old Testament that says to "Teach us to count our days wisely, that we may obtain a wise heart." It's interesting because of the phrase "wise heart." Normally we associate wisdom with the mind, not the heart. Making our mind understand what's really important in life is the easy part; it's getting our heart to go along, that's the real challenge.

We ask ourselves, "How could such a thing happen?" and "Why?" But we have to remember that at the end of the day we are only human.

What can we learn from this? That our grasp on life is tenuous at best. None of us knows when our time is up. We can take every conceivable precaution, but even such an approach does not negate the possibility of a sudden death at any time. This reinforces the fact that we must make optimal use of every moment of every day. We must approach every day as though it may be our last.

Life is so precious and beautiful. It is indeed a gift for it is here one day and generally taken for granted. Give someone you love a hug. Tell them you appreciate them. But don't do it later or tomorrow - DO IT NOW! Later or tomorrow just may be too late!

My Dear Friend - 2/22/08

My Dear Friend
I call you every morning at 10:30
But you did not answer

My Dear Friend
We've been friends for over 30 years
Yet you no longer talk to me

My Dear Friend
You are the smartest person that I've met in my whole life
And I miss you so much

My Dear Friend
We've helped each other over the years
Yet, you are no longer here

My Dear Friend
My heart aches for your voice
As acerbic as it may be at times (yet well deserved)

My Dear Friend
I'm sorry for the way that I found you today
I know that you would be horrified to know

My Dear Friend
Who will watch after me
And tell me that I've strayed

My Dear Friend
Rest in Peace
You will always be loved!