🏡 PROSeller Tip. 7 REASONS Why Sellers Should be on the Market Now! Chat #34. When considering your next move, these are top 7 REASONS WHY SELLERS SHOULD BE ON THE MARKET NOW. Especially in this COVID-19 Era, selling a home can be a very stressful proposition. We have all protocols in place to follow and help our sellers move through the process smoothly. And we work with many serious, motivated buyers waiting for the right property to make their move. We have the ability to test the market also to see how many potential buyers may be interested in a particular property/neighborhood. To request a Comparative Market Analysis for your home, Email us at [email protected] with your name, address, and your timeline when you would like to move. Book a call or ZOOM meeting on Calendly.com/RelocationGal Mirella B. Kaell M.S. REALTOR GREEN SRES KW Bay Area Estates, Los Gatos, CA DRE 02057622 408-404-8156

☀️ It’s on the Internet-it must be true, right? How can you tell? Wisdom on Internet Integrity Chat #33. If it's on the Internet, it must be true, right? Not quite. These days, in particular, we see a lot of information shared freely, without a second thought about its authenticity, or giving credit to the originator/creator. Whether it is a quote from a writer or a news article, it is important to note the sources, and do some further research, if necessary, to exercise care and responsibility in what we put out there, for others to read and be influenced by . 

In this episode of the Food For Thought Sunday™ of Fire Chat with Mirella podcast, I thought I'd explore a particular quote/graphic, which had been circulating on the Internet for quite some time. Upon reading it several times, I found that there was something off, in the style and rhythm of the sentences, and their witty appeal. In fact, although the entire quote is certainly appealing to our sensibilities, and whoever expanded upon the original sentence by Camus, did a nice job of offering an ode to hope and resilience, it is not written by Camus.  Once I did a little research on this particular quote, which is sometimes presented in a letter format, I found that there is only one sentence in the paragraph that is really from a work by Albert Camus, the late French philosopher, writer, author, journalist and Noble Prize winner. I also found out what work it came from, and what sparked him to write it, in the first place. I urge you to listen to find out more. Here are some links I promised to share.

Gaetani, Giovanni "The noble art of misquoting Camus -- from its origins to the Internet era," Journal of Camus Studies"

2015. Academia.edu Database, https://www.academia.edu/19617157/The_noble_art_of_misquoting_Camus_from_its_origins_to_the_Internet_era

Lyon, Antony. PhD, professor at U.C. San Diego. "On Albert Camus 'Return to Tipasa.'" Antony Lyon Blog. July 3, 2015. http://www.antonylyon.com/blog/2015/7/3/on-albert-camuss-return-to-tipasa

Wikipedia.  Albert Camus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Camus

“In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was within me an invincible summer.” "Return to Tipasa." Albert Camus

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☀️ CURIOSITY a powerful tool that can change your mind & lift you up! Food for Thought Sunday™️ Chat #32. In this episode, I tap into how the insights and survival tools, such as engaging curiosity in your mind and learning to respond better vs. react, Dr. Eger shares, can help in dealing with challenging times. Watch Dr. Eger’s YouTube video: « What my mama told me: Edith Eva Eger at TEDxLaJolla » May 8, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0We7BNUILBA Watch Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday interviews on Facebook.com/SuperSoulSunday.

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👩‍💻 Happy Women’s Equality Day is 8/26/2020 and every day. Chat #31. Girlsglobe.org Equalitycantwait.com Learn some insights about how we can all make a fundamental difference and how change can come about one person at a time; if we just do it one at a time. Empathy and kindness towards those who cannot do a thing for you is key. In times like these, this is so important, and to remember that panic does not work; hope does.

🎬 DISRUPTED Mystery Guest is Andre Welsh, writer/director of the feature thriller film noir Chat #30. UPDATE: 11/17/2020: DISRUPTED MOVIE (Feature Mystery Thriller film noir) Now available on VOD on Amazon Prime, XFINITY Comcast on demand, APPLE TV, Google Play, Fandango, and more. Watch it now. https://www.disruptedmovie.com 11/6/2020 - Rent it today at https://watch.laemmle.com/videos/disrupted/5f7a74a35aec6800018de4cd/ https://www.laemmle.com/film/disrupted-0 10/17/2020: DISRUPTED is available for streaming to SOHO International Film Festival - virtual edition participants. Watch the Q&A with Andre and some cast members, including Ron Kaell, on SOHO YouTube Channel is also available to watch. Beginning on November 11th, 2020 DISRUPTED will debut on big screens in Los Angeles plus five other key markets and then will be available for streaming on various channels TBD. UPDATE: (8/30/2020) DISRUPTED got 3 nominations! My special mystery guest today is writer, director and cinematographer, Andre Welsh, whose latest feature independent film noir, DISRUPTED is coming back into the spotlight, with a bang! Tomorrow, on Friday 8/28/2020 at 10:00 p.m., it will be screened at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles, as a pop up drive-in show on a rooftop at the Westfield Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91423 (Sherman Oaks) The film will keep you on the edge of your seat and features a distinguished cast, including Ron Kaell, as Pete, AKA my husband 👏🦸🏻‍♂️❤️, as well as, Geoffrey Lower, Chioke Jelani Clanton, Ahku, Amy Paffrath, Drew Seeley, Danny Robeuck, Michael Sommers, Chris Coppola, Marie Wilson, Jessica Sonneborn, Erica Lamkin Wiesen, Michelle Bernard, Colin Hussey, and John Charles Meyer.👏❤️ If you're in Los Angeles or can get there to watch it, we'll see you there. 

To get tickets for the Method Fest drive-in screening click this link: https://tinyurl.com/yyh49qpu

The Festival Drive-In requires an FM radio tuner to get  film sound. If your car is not equipped with FM radio, please bring a  portable radio with you.

Please  enter the festival via the lower level parking garage (Interior ramp).  Proceed to the third floor (roof level) for ticketing and entry

Westfield Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Tickets are available on FilmFreeway.com and more info on MethodFest.com 

Follow @DisruptedMovie on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news on the film and cast.

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Real estate. Thinking of moving? Questions on buying and selling/forbearance. Let’s talk how we can help. Calendly.com/RelocationGal Mirella B. Kaell M.S. REALTOR GREEN SRES KW Bay Area Estates, Los Gatos, CA DRE 02057622 408-404-8156

🔥 NEW CAL FIRE UPDATE on CZU Summary and excerpts from live press conference Sunday 8/23/2020. Chat #29. Text your ZIP CODE for local updates to 888777; SOME GOOD NEWS: 🙏 containment is up to 8% on CZU and 10% each on CSU and LNU. Communities of Felton, Boulder Creek, and Ben Lomond receive a lot of attention and are protected, as of now. CONCERNS: some structures have been lost, and at this time they cannot confirm or release information on what type and which properties they are. There is a process to follow and their data has to go to the counties first. The good news is they quadrupled the number of people assessing the situation for each county in recent days. RED FLAG WARNING—everyone should leave areas under evacuation now. THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF PEOPLE THERE, AND THEY ARE IN THE WAY OF CAL-FIRE’S OPERATIONS. WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE SUPPOSED TO WORSEN OVER THE NEXT 48 hours. Best thing to do: STAY AWAY; they appreciate all the help and donations; however at the moment encouraging posts are all they need. AND TOO MANY PEOPLE SHOWED UP ON THE BEACH IN HALF MOON BAY. Beaches are closed. DO NOT GO TO THE COAST. REINFORCEMENTS ARE COMING: National Guard is here and getting trained now, and will be deployed in the coming days. Fire crews from other states are coming in to help. Sources From Facebook Live Cal Fire press conference KSBW8 TV Action News 8 and ABC Channel 7 NEWS. Next press conference is scheduled for at 6:00 pm this evening. https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/california-fire-map/ Stay informed. Be well. Be kind. Real estate. Questions on buying and selling/forbearance. Let’s talk how we can help. Calendly.com/RelocationGal Mirella B. Kaell M.S. REALTOR GREEN SRES KW Bay Area Estates, Los Gatos, CA DRE 02057622 408-404-8156

🔥NEW CAL FIRE UPDATE on CZU excerpts from live press conference Saturday evening 8/22/2020. Chat #28. RED FLAG WARNING—everyone should leave areas under evacuation now. THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF PEOPLE THERE, AND THEY ARE IN THE WAY OF CAL-FIRE’S OPERATIONS. WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE SUPPOSED TO WORSEN OVER THE NEXT 48 hours. Best thing to do: STAY AWAY; they appreciate all the help and donations; however at the moment encouraging posts are all they need. REINFORCEMENTS ARE COMING: National Guard is here and getting trained now. Fire crews from other states are coming in to help. Arizona crews are arriving. From Facebook Live Cal-Fire press conference KTVU Channel 2 news. Next press conference is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. Stay informed. Be well. Be kind.

🔥NEW Fire Update in Northern California - Stay informed, be well, be kind. 866-272-2237 RC Chat #27. UPDATE - see links to current evacuation orders, look up your area, get info on how to plan to evacuate and how to return safely. FOR UPDATES, FOLLOW CALFIRE, ABC7NEWS, FACEBOOK.COM/RELOCATIONGAL AND FACEBOOK.COM/BAYAREAHAPS Here are links to more info, as promised. https://www.facebook.com/208815653068736/posts/654871531796477/?extid=6aXIocLklbBToRFv&d=n Check for updates: 👇 https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/8/18/scu-lightning-complex/ https://www.readyforwildfire.org/ https://abc7news.com/6374881/ Find out how you can help. URGENT: SANTA CRUZ COUNTY IS IN NEED OF DONATIONS; UPDATE—pls check in what’s needed—they had an overwhelming response to the call for help. 🙌❤️ there should be a run on Sunday to bring supplies. https://www.cfscc.org/updates/fire-response-fund

Donation DROP #1 has been delivered to the SC County Warehouse on Emeline, the main distribution site for evacuee camp resources. DROP #2 will be sent to the warehouse on SUN 8/23 at 3pm. (PM for the Devlin’s address in Seascape to contribute.)

CURRENT NEEDS (as per the Director @ Emeline on 8/22 at 10am)

Donations must be NEW (with the exception of tents which can be in GOOD used condition)

- tents (new or good condition)

- towels

- earplugs

- flip flops (for showers)

- Ziplock bags

- NEW Packs of T-shirts (XL & XXL)

- NEW M’s & W’s underwear

- NEW sleeping pads

- NEW sweatpants (larger sizes)

- NEW sports bars (larger sizes)

- geriatric suitable shoes (low, wide, comfy)

- Gift Cards: Safeway, Target, Costco, LOCAL stores and restaurants

NOT NEEDED

- feminine products

- granola bars

Note: the Crosetti Building at the Fairgrounds IS accepting 2nd hand clothing.)

Interested in volunteering? Fill out a form via Volunteer Center Santa Cruz @ www.scvolunteernow.org https://pajaronian.com/donations-pour-into-santa-cruz-county-evacuation-centers/?amp URGENT WARNING: DO NOT TRAVEL TO SANTA CRUZ, CARMEL VALLEY, MONTEREY, BIG SUR, SALINAS, HALF MOON BAY. STAY AWAY FROM THE COASTLINE—PEOPLE ARE EVACUATING—and it’s dangerous. AIR QUALITY IS BAD—stay inside. We are still in a pandemic-take precautions, wear a mask. NEED SHELTER? Call Red Cross dispatch CALL 866-272-2237 FOR SHELTER INFORMATION; FOR SAFETY, EVACUATIONS ALERTS, Text your zip code to 888777, sign-up with NIXLE.com for Email and text alerts. USE NIXLE alerts via text, Follow CAL-FIRE on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Donate to Redcross.org - verify the Website Stay informed. Be well. Be kind. Real estate. Questions on buying and selling/forbearance. Let’s talk how we can help. Calendly.com/RelocationGal Mirella B. Kaell M.S. REALTOR GREEN SRES KW Bay Area Estates, Los Gatos, CA DRE 02057622 408-404-8156

🔥 Wildfire Update in Northern California - Stay informed, be well, be kind. 866-272-2237 RED X Chat #26. UPDATE FROM CAL-FIRE in English and en Espanol. Need shelter? Call Red Cross dispatch CALL 866-272-2237 FOR SHELTER INFORMATION; FOR SAFETY, EVACUATIONS ALERTS, Text your zip code to 888777, sign-up with NIXLE.com for Email and text alerts. USE NIXLE alerts via text, Follow CAL-FIRE on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Donate to Redcross.org - verify the Website Stay informed. Be well. Be kind.

Real estate. Thinking of moving? Questions on buying and selling/forbearance. Let’s talk how we can help. Calendly.com/RelocationGal Mirella B. Kaell M.S. REALTOR GREEN SRES KW Bay Area Estates, Los Gatos, CA DRE 02057622 408-404-8156

☀️ Hope is it-Fear is not. You can’t feel both concurrently-pick hope. Food for Thought Sunday™️ Chat #25. Today, I share with you, a wonderful and insightful quote, on the fragile and bewildered state of our collective consciousness right now, and, hope for the future, from Carlos Santana. So tune-in...The good news is, that in one way or another, we had been there before, and our world had, and we got through it, and we will this time, if we only give it a chance. This beautiful quote inspired me to share some thoughts on how to stay in balance, when everything around us is so unpredictable, including the weather..e.g. thunder and lightning in the San Francisco Bay Area what? 💥⛈ .

Need to get into balance? Listen to my 5 min Guided Mindfulness Meditation episode now Season 1 Episode 4 Helping you stay focused and recharged. Enjoy!

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