As a girl, whenever I was impatiently looking forward to a special day, like the end of school, going on vacation or my birthday (been a long time since I looked forward to one of those), my mom would always say, “Don’t wish your life away.”
Get your home fall ready, but don’t rush
Decades later, I’ve nally gured out what she meant. She wasn’t trying to dampen my excitement, rather she was reminding me to not rush through life, to stay in the now, to savor the season because the next one would come soon enough.
So, when I hear my friends pine for fall weather — and we live in Florida, so who can blame them, but then most of us have had a record-hot summer — I think
of mom’s wise words and remind myself that the next season will be here soon enough.
Take a beat.
The older I get, the more wistful I feel when a season ends. This year, I am clinging a little longer to summer, to the linen dresses and sun hats, the tall ice teas and ripe stone fruits, the long sun- lled days and the breeze through the screen of an open door. Soon enough we’ll have a re in the repit, a football game playing in the background, warm jackets hanging on hooks by the door, leaves crunching underfoot, mounds of pumpkins and gourds, baskets of apples, an extra blanket on the bed and trees showing o their colors.
And while I’m not in a rush, I also know the changes signal that it’s time to get ready for fall, to prepare the house for a colder season in ways both practical and pretty. I liken these two
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Hello fall — Warm throws layered on the sofa, fall branches in a vase, ornamental
and mantel, seasonal scented candles and the requisite re in the replace ll the senses
fall feeling.
SWEET COUNTRY LIVING!
Start your mini farm right here! Wow! Spacious ranch house with
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pumpkins on the table
with that cozy
Local Realtor earns top recognition
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Local Realtor Bud Zeller has been recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2024 Top Agent Realtor Emeritus/Broker.
Bud, a prominent real estate broker and co-owner of Zeller Sierra Properties – Zeller Real Estate, is celebrating over six decades of service in the real estate industry, serving El Dorado County. Bud, alongside his son Douglas Zeller, has built a reputable business known for its expertise in various property types, including existing and new home construction, income and investment properties, ranches, land, vineyards, wineries and more.
“California Real Estate Practice” textbook, 10th Edition (2024).
Bud holds numerous prestigious credentials, including designations as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Certi ed Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute, member of the Real Estate Cybernet Society and Certi ed Real Estate Agent. These quali cations re ect his commitment to providing exceptional real estate services and fostering educational and economic opportunities within the community.
Bud’s journey into real estate began in 1964 while he was pursuing his Master’s Degree. This pivotal moment led him to obtain a sales license, eventually transitioning into teaching real estate principles, practices and nance. Since 1970, he has served as a professor for the Los Rios College District, imparting knowledge to aspiring real estate professionals at four colleges, currently at Folsom Lake College. With degrees in business administration from Mt. San Antonio College and Los Angeles State College. Bud then took several vocational education classes at Sacramento State. His commitment to education and professional development is matched by his active involvement in the real estate community, having been a member of the El Dorado County Association of Realtors for over 58 years. His dedication has not gone unnoticed; he has been honored as a Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors, a testament to his long-standing service and in uence in the industry. The Educational Textbook Company Inc. named Bud as a review editor of the
Throughout his career, Bud has focused on helping clients achieve their real estate goals while maintaining a strong commitment to public education. His extensive knowledge, coupled with his passion for service, has made a profound impact on the real estate industry and the community committees he serves on.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Bud enjoys gardening, a hobby that re ects his nurturing spirit and connection to nature.
Learn More about Bud Zeller through his Best Agent’s pro le, bestagents. us/pro le?agent=2122809, or through Zeller Realty-Sierra Properties, sierraproperties.com/gloyd-bud-zeller.
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categories of changes to vegetables and dessert. In the vegetable section are un-fun chores that home experts recommend we do this time of year for the soundness of our homes. These should-do chores go along with adulting and make you feel virtuous. In the dessert category are the seasonal décor moves that make your home look, feel and smell like fall.
Vegetables rst: To head o weather-related problems, experts from Neighborly, a large home services company, and risk control professionals from Travelers suggest making the following home maintenance projects part of your fall routine:
•Clean rain gutters. Keeping gutters and downspouts free of leaves and debris is important for your home’s health.
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Le untended, leaves can prevent rain and snowmelt from draining and can cause water to seep under shingles compromising your roof and walls.
•Rake the leaves. Similarly, a buildup of leaves on the lawn can smother it. Keep leaves raked. A little fall fertilizer can help lawns by encouraging root growth during months when lawns are less lush.
•Check your heating system. Before you switch the thermostat from cool to warm, test the heating system to be sure it works. If the system is due for maintenance, have it serviced before you have to. Once weather turns cool, program the thermostat to keep the house to a consistent energy-e cient temperature.
•Kill the chill. To head o dra s at the source, seal leaks. Replace worn weatherstripping around doors and caulk cracks or gaps by windows. A wellinsulated home will be more comfortable and will keep utility bills down.
•Change air lters. Although easy to ignore, air lters in our homes have the important job of purifying the air we breathe by catching dust, mold, dander and other circulating particles. They can’t do that if they’re lthy and clogged. The beginning of a new season is a good time to replace them.
•Clear water bibs. If you live in a climate that freezes, prevent water in outside faucets from freezing and bursting pipes by draining and disconnecting garden
hoses, draining the water in the faucet, and removing the water from the interior valve to the spigot. If you don’t know how to do this, call a plumber. In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot.
Then dessert:
Once you’ve done the responsible adult-type tasks, treat yourself to a hearty serving of seasonal fall décor. Here are some changes I’ll be making at my house when the time is right:
•Toss fall-colored throw blankets over chairs and sofas indoors and out.
•Add seasonal scents with gingerbread, cinnamon or pumpkinspice candles.
•Fill a basket or wood tray with gourds and place them on the hearth or co ee table.
•Place pots of mums on the porch alongside some pumpkins.
•Hang a fall wreath on the front door.
•Cut boughs and branches, with or without leaves, from outdoor trees, and place them in vases instead of owers.
•Heat cider on the stove just for the smell.
•Light a re, make s’mores, cuddle up and savor the season.
Marni Jameson is the author of seven books, including “Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow,” “What to Do With Everything You Own to Leave the Legacy You Want” and “Downsizing the Family Home.” You may reach her at marnijameson.com.
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