Julie Parkansky, Realtor

08/13/2026

Good morning. Happy hump day a day later. Yesterday just got away from me, so many good things going on ;)

Here is a topic that I find funny and frankly very true. With that being said, please remember this post is supposed to be funny, not serious, don't take it the wrong way. We all love our kids, we all probably shed a tear the first day we sent them to school but let's face it, those precious times of quiet, no running around to all those ball games (yes, they are fun but they do get to wear on you and oh God the bleacher butt) you can't say that you didn't cherish your down time.

This week's information that you will read and may disagree with (thats ok, I don't want to hear it ;) is all about KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL IN THE FALL.

Back‑to‑School Season is upon us.

May your coffee be hot, your house be quiet, and your kids suddenly remember they love learning.

We did it. We survived summer. Our reward? Seven hours of uninterrupted sanity.” Unless you too have to go to work, then it is just the quiet drive in the morning after dropping those precious little bundles off at school. Maybe your kids take the bus, even better.

Back to school means you can finally stop pretending you love making 47 snacks a day. You are not fooling anyone ;)

To all the parents who’ve been running a full‑time summer camp with zero pay, no benefits, and a snack budget that rivals NASA.
Your freedom begins the moment your child is out the door.

Back to school in Wisconsin:
Kids are learning again, parents are breathing again, and the grocery bill drops by at least $40 because someone else is feeding them lunch.”

So, there you have it, first day of school starting soon. Yes, I remember dropping my son Matthew off on his first day of kindergarten. I felt a bit sad but knew he would love it. I was wrong of course. He finally adjusted. Now he has been in the school system for many years with teaching, coaching and being principal. When it came time to bring our daughter Meghan to school, yes I felt a bit sad but knew she would survive and thrive and she has proven that over and over in her life. She too is a very successful at her position.

Love my kids more than I can express but sending them off to school was a bit of a celebration.

Until next week................................

08/05/2026

GOOD MORNING! HAPPY HUMP DAY.

Here is my special Wed. morning information that you may care or not care one hoot about. I'm sharing anyway (you know me)

CLASS REUNIONS.

On Aug. 1st. my husband and I traveled to Menominee to MY 50th year class reunion. Graduating class of Marinette High School class of 1976. (gulp) I'm not that old already, am I? (guess I am)
You know what? 50 years later and we’ve still got it! Had an amazing time catching up with classmates — some things change, but the friendships sure don’t. Here’s to the Class of 1976 and all the memories we’re still making!

Also had an amazing time with Greg and Robin Walters, catching up after all the wonderful but crazy week brought.

So many friends, talking to everyone. The group of classmates that planned this reunion did a great job.

One very sobering thing happened. As I turned the corner there was a very special table. You know, the one with all the pictures of classmates that couldn't be there to celebrate. Not because they couldn't make it, but because they have passed away. As I stood there with other classmates talking about those who have passed brought back some happy memories of the times we did have back in school. Brings tears to my eyes now just typing this and also adding to the table is Jim Peterson who passed away the day after our reunion. He was unable to make it too.

The one thing I was the most worried about was not what I looked like, or who was I going to talk with, but WHAT WILL I DO WITH MY HUSBAND? Thank you Nancy who Kevin sat with for the most part and any other spouse that was there. Dawn, Kevin is till talking about checking out your area and possibly purchasing a place to live.

To end this, if you get a chance to go to your reunion, GO. The fun and memories that will be made are so worth it.
If you are reading this, GOD bless you. It is all about me and I don't care. :0 🙂 🙂

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07/29/2026

Happy hump day again. Here is some very important information about LICORICE.

I'm not sure why I'm posting this but why not. Keep reading, could make you smile or not ;)

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE LOVE RED LICORICE AND NOT BLACK.

Why Some People Love Red Licorice but Not Black: An Important Scientific-ish Report (remember this is scientific-ish)

Some folks bite into red licorice and think, “Ah yes, happiness.”
Then they try black licorice and immediately start questioning their life choices.

Here’s the breakdown:

Flavor Psychology — Red licorice tastes like childhood, movie theaters, and pretending it’s a fruit. Black licorice tastes like someone melted a candle and added taxes.

Nostalgia Factor — Red licorice is basically edible nostalgia. Black licorice is nostalgia too… if you grew up in 1842.

Taste Bud Drama — Some taste buds scream “YUM!” at red licorice and “WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME” at black.

Personality Theory — Red‑licorice people are fun, chaotic, and snack-driven. Black‑licorice people are mysterious, bold, and probably know how to fix things without Googling. (well yes, I could be mysterious, bold but I can't fix a damn thing without reading about it first)

In conclusion:
Red licorice is the friend who shows up with snacks.
Black licorice is the friend who shows up with unsolicited advice. (And wine)

Both valid. Both iconic. Both causing arguments in the candy aisle.

So, there you have it. What kind of licorice person are you? I'm what they call a two fi**ed, equal opportunity licorice eater. I have been known to have red in one hand and black in the other and chew them both together. Don't believe me, ask my husband the next time you see him. He buys licorice in bulk for me.

So now you wasted some good time again. But I hoped you enjoyed this weeks post.

07/27/2026

Here is my Monday motivation for you. Believe me, I'm hanging on to this for sure.

Pick one thing you can control and nail it. Momentum loves tiny victories.

Have a great day everyone. Hope the storms rolling thought didn't do any damage by you.

07/22/2026

Good morning and happy HUMP day.

Anyone else just do random googling on their computer? I know you do ;) I do it too.

Today's random google took me to this subject - COFFEE. Now granted there are people out there who do not like coffee (they are not my friends....no I'm kidding) but I was thinking about what is the most expensive coffee out there. I would never buy it but well curiousity got me to thinking about that. I found this information.

The most expensive coffee ever purchased at auction was $4,535 per pound (what the hell, no matter how good it would be, not for me.

In 2019, A special micro-lot of Panama green coffee (unroasted) was bought for $10,000 per kilo (or $4535 per pound.) Keep in mind the retail markup of coffee from green to cup is about 300%. So, a 20 gram brewed cup would cost well over $300. The company has not publicly shared the coffee variety or processing method but has called the micro-lot part of its “prototype coffee” series.

With that being said, I guess I better not complain about the coffee I purchase, the price could be worse.

So, there you have it. If you don't like coffee, guess that was not very interesting to read but if you like it as much as myself, maybe you did enjoy reading this. Or maybe you just wasted more time you won't ever get back. Until next week friends.....keep googling

07/08/2026

GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY HUMP DAY!! I say that every Wednesday because that is just what I do. Then I got to thinking this morning, where the heck does that phrase come from, when did it start.....you know, just thoughts because it is so important ;)

The Emergence of Hump Day. Here we go, no idea who the author of this is, it is not me I just copied and pasted.

The term "Hump Day" likely originated in the American workplace sometime in the mid-20th century. It's a simple yet effective metaphor: if the workweek is seen as a hill, then Wednesday is the "hump" – the highest point. After reaching this midpoint, employees often feel a sense of relief and renewed energy, knowing that the weekend is closer. (not for shift workers, hospital dr. and nurses, EMT's, police..... or Realtors but you know, here is the rest of the story)

The exact origins of the phrase are difficult to pinpoint. It has likely emerged informally in office banter and gradually seeped into broader workplace culture. By the 1970s and 1980s, the term had gained enough traction to be recognized widely, though it was still used in a somewhat casual, colloquial manner.

There you have it. HAPPY HUMP DAY AGAIN.

07/07/2026

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07/01/2026

This year, more than ever, we feel such incredible GRATITUDE to be here in this country of stunning scenery and bounty, of people who make up this nation, of striving always for a better tomorrow. Happy 159th Canada, you ABSOLUTE BEAUTY!

07/01/2026

Good morning. Just a little something to say. I'm all about people working to better their financial status. With that said, Donald t. As you all know, is making lots of money while in office. So to my friends who constantly say WELL, HE DOESNT TAKE A SALARY, stop already. He doesn't need to.

05/13/2026