This story really touched me. It has nothing to do with real estate, but PLEASE take the time to read this. It happened one year ago today - March 4, 2013 in the United States but this is a poignant reminder about how the simple act of checking our email or texting while driving, can change our life in an instant. And that life could be your own or one of your children or your grandchildren!  That is what hits home for me.  It is so easy and habitual to pick up your device and send a quick text and I admit I have done this in the past, but never again.  You are never promised tomorrow, so live for today.  Here is the story:

Last week a friend told me about a recent fender bender. While driving, he'd been dictating an email on his cell phone. He wanted to get a few extra things done before he got to the office. 

We all do things like that. Multitasking is a way of life. It's our strategy to keep up with our whirlwind of a job. In the car, we'll make calls,...