Discover the IFD Museum

Did you even know we had one?  I discovered it in November and had the honor to visit it again yesterday.  Located at 748 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204 and is housed in the oldest standing firehouse in Marion County.  The Indianapolis Fire Department Museum is a historical treasure trove for those interested in Indianapolis history as well as a great place to take those little boys and girls interested in dedicating their lives in service.

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In addition to the museum, the IFD Memorial stands on the grounds and consists of five descending columns that spiral out from the front of the firehouse to the centerpiece column. Each column is inscribed with the names of fallen heroes and atop the center column sits a Phoenix, the mythical bird of fire..”Just as it rises from its ashes, so too do the souls of our heroes, drawn upward to heaven.”

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You might be wondering why I’ve had occasion to visit this great museum twice in as many months…well, Keller Williams hosted it’s city wide agent Thanksgiving event there and yesterday…was BOLD!!!!  Business Objective:  Life by Design!  Over seven weeks, BOLD conditions agents with powerful mindset exercises, language techniques, business-building strategies and live lead generation activities.  Click here to learn more about this amazing class and the KW culture!

Vicki Reed

What a way to start the year…

During the wee hours of Sunday morning, at least 2 people (possibly more) took it upon themselves to break into our KW Realty office!  This is not a stand alone building, we are on the second floor of a really nice building at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis!  Ocean Prime is right downstairs and Distinctive Diamonds is in the parking lot!  Our office is really nice – we have Smart TV‘s throughout, shared desktop computers as well as others behind locked doors and the office had just purchased our last Sony Smart TV, 55″ with a webcam…very nice right?

Not much was taken, some cash, a few cameras, an expensive watch…oh and that brand new 55″ Sony Smart TV that was still in the box.  What bothers me the most was the ransacking of the space…every office that was locked was broken in to, chairs were overturned, files scattered, locked cabinets forced open, doors broken, they even took two imported beers from the fridge!  As Realtors, we are in and out of the office all the time, odd hours, odd days, now it feels unsafe.  What a mess!

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My question is…why?  I told my Mom about it and her outraged response was “why couldn’t they just get a job like everyone else?”  I think it is a great question!  Can you imagine our society if those who put so much effort into getting “money for nothing” actually took all that effort and put it into working for a living!  What do you think?  I would love to hear your thoughts.

Vicki Reed

 

Happy New Year!

Happy 2013 everyone!  As I do most every morning, I read Annie’s Mailbox while having my coffee and today’s column had a reprint of the “Golden Rules for Living” by Miriam Hamilton Keare…I think they are a nice follow-up to a my “12 Wishes” posts and a great way to start the year:

“Golden Rules for Living” by Miriam Hamilton Keare

1. If you open it, close it.

2. If you turn it on, turn it off.

3. If you unlock it, lock it up,

4. If you break it, admit it.

5. If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can.

6. If you borrow it, return it.

7. If you value it, take care of it.

8. If you make a mess, clean it up.

9. If you move it, put it back.

10. If it belongs to someone else, get permission to use it.

11. If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.

12. If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions.

Remember today that the new has come. It’s a new year with new opportunities, and it’s time for you to be the new you. Let this be the year that you break old habits and addictions. Let this be the year that you move forward into a new life…it is what I wish for myself and for you too.  Happy New Year…

Vicki Reed

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