My Agent Russell

05/03/2026

Had a chance to visit the designer show home this past Friday. What a transformation from the bare bones tour in March. Grass cloth was everywhere. Worth a visit before they wrap things up on May 10th.

03/07/2026

Painting is the only job where you start at the top and work your way down

Beans, Greens, Fruits, Roots is a functional rotation in USDA zones 6b-8a

Retribution bias can be insurmountable

Some people want to be afraid

I have never felt the need to own a hand gun

Walking into a space without fear is a privilege

If you need help get help

Farming has a sharp learning curve

24” on center is rarely stable when building with wood

Nations that have never known modern war on their own land build less homes out of block

Grout sets faster than you expect

Defined trim is to a wall as silence is to music

Believe people when they tell you their truth

The less expectations you bring to a moment the easier it will be to adapt.

A healthy human brain is designed to forget

All mold is bacteria, but not all bacteria is mold

Love is not finite

Accepting who you attract and who you are attracted to is healthy for your self image

How people react to “How old were you when your parents house stopped being your home?” is more important than their answer.

The longer you are in survival mode the longer it will take to realize you have survived

A successful brand can outlive its usefulness and become a burden

You get about twelve years of active parenting. Don't waste any of that time.

Just because you can check a premise doesn't mean that you should

Faith is empowering for some and encumbering for others

A helper that consistently has a pencil, a tape, and a razor knife will have job security

The ones that we love and outlive may haunt us at the most unexpected times

It's hard to kill a Toyota

Not all projects need to be finished

If you raise chickens you will have to bury chickens

Paint covers all sins for 90 days

Some of the questions you have always wanted answers to, you will never receive. You have to make peace with that.

It's rare to see your impact in your own time.

Once you know what a gig line is, you will never forget

The people that loved you, stood by you, and supported you during your hardest times will always be remembered fondly… even if they can't remember you the same.

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03/04/2026

Just listed in Forest Hill! 1021 W 48th is a stylish 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch blending classic charm with modern updates beautifully maintained home offers comfort, convenience, and character throughout. The expansive kitchen features new cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and a spacious eat-in area anchored by a cozy brick fireplace. Hardwood floors and updated light fixtures flow throughout the home. The partially finished basement adds valuable flexible space, complete with a bonus room ideal for a home office, art studio, workout space, or guest room. Major updates include a new roof (2019) and new AC condenser (2020), offering peace of mind for years to come. You can be just walking or biking distance to the James River Park System, O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub, the South of the James Farmers Market, and Forest Hill Park. CVRMLS 2605163 $475k

02/03/2026

Good day for a walk. Shadowed them from Laburnum Park to Overbrook. Only slipped and fell twice 🙏

01/19/2026

Looks like a solid option

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01/11/2026

Brussels Part 3 - All The father daughter selfies. Evidently it is rare to have snow in Brussels. We must be have been lucky. It's a beautiful city. Visiting Cantillon had been a long time goal and it was a lovely experience. I only speak the lesser of the three dominant languages and got around just fine. The mass transit is phenomenal. The food costs are so low in comparison to what we are experiencing here that it was both eye opening and heart breaking. Other than the jet lag, I have no complaints.

01/11/2026

Brussels Part 2 - Architecture, lighting design, and statuary.

01/11/2026

Brussels Part 1. Food - Big thanks to for research and for recommendations.

12/19/2025

This evening (aka The Daughter, aka Lil Farmer) graduated with her Bachelor's in Government and International Politics. I couldn't be prouder of her.

11/18/2025

Buy a house. Sell a house. Go out for drinks.
It doesn’t always work that way, but it has been my privilege help it happen for and . They knew what they wanted and they did the work to make it happen. It would be my privilege to help you and yours do the same.

11/10/2025

This will be problematic.

https://virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/goochland-approves-tech-overlay-district-after-hours-of-resident-backlash/