Julie Parkansky, Realtor

06/10/2026

HAPPY HUMP DAY AND ALL THAT JAZZ.

This week's read is being brought to you today because next week I will not be able to do a Wed. hump day posting thingy.

FATHERS DAY.
Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, and became a U.S. national holiday in 1972.
Father's Day was conceived by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909 to honor her father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone after his wife died in childbirth.

The first official celebration took place on June 19, (my son Matthews birthday)1910, in Spokane, Washington, featuring church services, parades, and gifts like roses and neckties
Although President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea in 1924, it wasn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon signed it into law as a permanent national holiday, observed on the third Sunday in June.

Global Traditions
Father's Day is celebrated differently around the world. In Germany, men pull wagons filled with beer on Vatertag, a tradition rooted in an older spring festival
In Thailand, it coincides with the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on December 5. Australia and New Zealand celebrate it on the first Sunday in September, while Brazil observes it on the second Sunday in August, and Russia aligns it with Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23

Modern Statistics and Trends
In the U.S., there are an estimated 72 million fathers, including 29 million grandfathers

About 76% of American adults plan to celebrate Father's Day, making it the fourth-largest holiday for greeting card sales, after Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day
Americans spend billions on gifts, with $24 billion expected in 2025, up from $20 billion the previous year
Popular gifts include greeting cards, personalized items, and experiences that create lasting memories

Fun Facts
Sonora initially suggested June 5, her father’s birthday, but the date was later moved to the third Sunday in June
The holiday took over six decades from conception to official recognition
The percentage of stay-at-home dads has doubled from Generation X to millennials
In Germany, Father’s Day celebrations often involve outdoor excursions with food and alcohol, contrasting with the U.S. tradition of cards and brunch
These facts highlight the rich history, cultural diversity, and modern significance of Father’s Day, making it a unique occasion to honor fathers worldwide.
If you were blessed to have a great dad, stepdad, an uncle who stepped in to be a dad, give them some love on Fathers Day.
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06/03/2026

Good morning. Happy hump day. This weekend is breakfast on the farm and the celebration of June dairy month. What goes with dairy month......COWS OF COURSE.

Here is some information about the dairy cow you may not have known. Then again, you might ;)

Dairy cows are way more fascinating than most people realize. Here are some surprising facts that might change how you see them:

Cow Friendships — Cows form best friends (just like humans) and get stressed when separated from their friends.

360° Vision — They can see almost all the way around their bodies, helping them stay alert to any movement around them. Wouldn't that be a nice quality to have?

Four‑Part Stomach — Their digestive system is a fermentation powerhouse designed to break down tough plant fibers. I would like it just to digest a huge meal sometimes.

Milk Production Variability — A cow’s milk output can swing dramatically depending on diet, comfort, genetics, and stress levels. Gosh, don't stress them out.

Emotional Intelligence — Studies show cows can remember faces, solve problems, and even hold grudges. HA!

Cows aren’t just milk machines—they’re complex, emotional, and incredibly interesting animals. The more you know, the more you appreciate them.

Now you know more or maybe got bored or may think you need a glass of milk. Have a great day. Enjoy Dairy.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Here I go again with some weird or strange information that you probably could have lived without but decided to continue reading. Good luck, here it is.

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

That saying originally had nothing to do with flowers at all, it was about PLAGUE.
Here is the earliest version from the 1500s and it went like this:

“March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers and June bugs… and sometimes the pox.” (Happy thought ;( )

People noticed that rainy spring weather often preceded outbreaks of illness, so the rhyme was partly a warning, not just a cheerful gardening slogan.

There you have it....until next week.

04/15/2026

Good morning and Happy Wednesday (AKA) Hump Day.

This is also the day of the week I share a possibly interesting idea with you. Some of you may or may not care about it but read it anyway.

So here we go.....

WHY DO DOORS HAVE PANELS?

One of the most recognizable design elements in traditional homes is the paneled door. Rather than being a single flat slab, many doors are made from several rectangular panels framed by vertical and horizontal pieces of wood. While the design may look decorative, it was originally developed for a very practical reason: the fact that wood tends to move.

Wood naturally expands and contracts as temperature and humidity change. In previous centuries, when doors were made entirely from solid wood, large flat boards could easily warp, crack, or split as they reacted to seasonal moisture changes. The panel-and-frame design was a solution to that problem.

The outer frame of the door holds smaller panels in place, allowing each panel to expand or shrink slightly without stressing the entire door. Rather than being glued tightly on all sides, the panels sit loosely in the grooves cut into the surrounding frame. Because the panels “float” within the frame like that, the wood has room to move as humidity and temperature change, which helps the door stay stable and less likely to warp.

There you have it. I copied this right from an email I received. So if you ever had that burning desire to know why doors have panels, now you know why.

If you are still here taking time to read this, please give me a thumbs up.

Until next time.....

04/13/2026

Good morning. I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.

Here is my Monday Motivation for you.

New week, new chances to show up for the life you want.
Start small, stay consistent, and let today be proof that momentum is built — not found.
Happy Monday — you’ve got more in you than you think.

04/10/2026

Hey everyone. If you have been thinking about making a move - upsizing or just wondering what your home is worth - now the time to give me a call. I can help you with all the details in the listing process.
There are some out there that just don't know when a good time is to put their home on the market, give me a call or text my cell and we can chat about what your needs and wants are. 715-927-1389.
Here is a tip, if you are thinking about listing, it is time to get that process rolling.
If you are buying a home and not sure if you are ready here are some questions you can ask yourself.
1. Do you have a stable job?
2. Have you figured out what you can afford - talk with a loan officer.
3. Do you have an emergency fund? You just want to make sure that you have some extra money incase......car needs repairs.....
4. How long do you plan on staying in the home your are thinking about buying?
5. Do you have a Realtor you can count on?
I'm here to help answer all those questions for you.

04/08/2026

Its hump day!!!! Time for us all to pretend that we have it all together for two more days.

It is also the day that I do my information segment. You know, that one that you will read and waste your time or maybe you thought, HMMM I didn't know that.

It is all about the chocolate chip. I love to bake and I love to eat most of the bag too!

Chocolate chip cookies are going on 100 years old. The special treat was came out in the 1930s by Massachusetts chef Ruth Wakefield, who served the sweet snack as an accompaniment to ice cream at her popular restaurant, the Toll House Inn. (I do believe I say this on PBS some time ago) Originally called “Toll House cookies” or “chocolate crunch cookie,” her creation became a sensation. After she published the recipe in a late-1930s edition of her cookbook Ruth Wakefield’s Tried and True Recipes, it was in the newspapers and earned her a spot on a popular Betty Crocker radio program. (Oh, how I wish I could hear that program.)

When the recipe first started making its way into American kitchens, you couldn’t buy a bag of chocolate chips like you can at a grocery store today. Instead, bakers had to chip morsels off a large block of baking chocolate — Wakefield used an ice pick for the first batch — which is how the treat got its current name, chocolate “chip” cookies. That all changed in 1939, when Nestle got Wakefield’s permission to use her recipe to promote its chocolate, and started including the recipe in advertisements. (Nestle reportedly paid Wakefield only $1 ONE STUPID DOLLAR for the rights to the recipe, though it did provide her with free chocolate for life and hired her as a consultant.) Soon, Nestle started creating products to go with the popular recipe. In 1939, the company came out with a semisweet chocolate bar scored into 160 pieces to make breaking up the chocolate a little easier — no ice pick required. The next year, Nestle started selling the small Toll House Semi-Sweet Morsels that most people know as chocolate chips today.

So there you have it. Maybe you knew this, maybe you didn't.

Have a great day, keep smiling.

04/06/2026

Here is some Monday motivation for you.

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

Hope you have a great Monday.

04/01/2026

Welcome to my weekly -you may or may not care about the topic but will continue to read anyway.

Today is April fool's day. Here is a bit of information and how it is celebrated around the world.

Day is marked by practical jokes, hoaxes, and playful tricks. (I detest this pranking thing) Common pranks include sending someone on a “fool’s errand,” telling harmless lies, or staging elaborate media hoaxes. The person who is tricked is traditionally called an April Fool. In France, children often pin paper fish on friends’ backs, while in Scotland, the day is known as Gowkie Day, with the cuckoo symbolizing the fool.

The day has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon, celebrated in many countries with both small personal pranks and large-scale media hoaxes. Despite its widespread popularity, April Fools’ Day is not an official public holiday, and schools, workplaces, and businesses generally operate as usual.

GOD GET ME THROUGH THIS DAY.....

There you have it, you make get that this is not my favorite day, you are correct.