Meet Buckwheat (Mark Flanders)
Buckwheat is not my real name. That may surprise you. But it’s not. Buckwheat is a term of endearment bestowed upon me by Sparky, for reasons I have never known. I don’t remember Sparky’s real name. It’s too much trouble to try. “Sparky” works for me and he answers when I call him by that name.
Sparky spent years in Kansas, so that might explain his preoccupation with grain in general and buckwheat in particular. He stuck me with the label “Buckwheat” some time ago, never explained it, and continues to call me that to this day. Go figure. I gave up trying to figure it out. I’m Buckwheat and that’s the way of the world.
Mark is my real name, you already know my nickname. I work as a full time Commercial Loan Officer for Olympic Northwest Mortgage in Washington State. In the last five decades I have been many things. At this time in my life I am the father of two magnificent young men and husband to a beautiful Italian woman. That is how I define myself; husband and father. I don’t think I will ever accomplish anything more important in my life than to do my best in those to roles. My two most loyal friends are Boxers (the four legged type, not the gloved sort). They have taught me many things about leadership and loyalty. My journey so far has led me through times when I was called a:
- sous chef
- pastry chef
- automobile dealer
- automobile wholesaler
- owner of a janitorial company
- finance manager
- finance director
- seo expert (a contradiction in terms)
- sales manager
- sales trainer
- dog trainer
- website designer (amature)
It’s been a long and interesting ride.
I’ll finish this biography (yawn) the next time I’m feeling egocentric. Nobody reads these, do they?
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uh…Buckwheat?…so, do we actually get to learn “about Buckwheat” in the “About Buckwheat” section???
I hate writing about myself. I’d rather make fun of you. Can’t I just skip it?
You two guys do such a great job! You make me want to fly Rich so I can come out to WA to have a bite at this place! I wish I could be as clever and as big of a Techno-Geek as you two. Now I guess I’ll be putting this Blog on my Favorites and paying closer attention here than the AR site.
Awe now you’ve gone and made me hungry! I gotta go cook something up!
Lisa, it was really fun talking to you today. Thanks for your thoughtful call. Mark’s the Techno-Geek, I’m the dashing, engaging, socially-gifted, and market-savvy one. We would love to have you become a regular visitor!
uh,…Bucky, you need to finish this “profile” soon. People will think that you’re just this introverted Techno-Geek.
Introverted…is that like when your belly button goes inwards?
Mark,
Thanks for stopping by the consumer-oriented blog post the other day. Like a fool I deleted the e-mail, so thought I’d post here to help out.
Don’t be intimidated by the Carnival. A sample would be the , that I posted this morning.Do you need to change anything to post? Nope. Never.
What should I submit? Whatever you feel is your best post of the past two weeks - that has a consumer-focused theme.
But I’m not a great writer… So? I don’t care how good a writer you are, there is always someone that you think is better. Remember how you thought those “popular kids” had it all together in high school, and later you realized they were just as lost as you? Well this is the same way…
Hope that helps! Have a wonderful weekend and hope to have a submission from the Sparky and Buckwheat show!
Toby
Mark,
I love the site. Colorful, creative, attractive, intuitive and most importantly stuffed with captivating writing. Keep up the excellent job.
Jim Cronin?
THE Jim Cronin? As in : The Real Estate Tomato Cronin? I’ll be darned! It’s good to see you visiting our little corner of cyberspace. Thanks for the encouragement.
So far, we’re having fun with the site. As far as ‘captivating’ goes…..I printed this out so I can prove to my wife that she married a captivating guy!
Mark & Rich,
You two are toooooo much but I’m lovin it. This is my first visit to soundbite but definitely will not be last!
By the way Mark, I also love boxers, particularly mine. Miss Roxy Dahl is a beautiful brindle-2 years old. Only problem is she doesn’t know she’s a dog yet : ) Go figure….
Hi Kelli,
I’m glad you like it. And it would be terrific if you came back often. Just jump right in and make yourself at home. Sometimes we’re all business-like and serious; but, we try to keep it to a minimum!
Hi Buckwheat and Sparky,
I have been to your site several times, but today was able to take the time and really look into it. You two are terrific! I will definitely be back often, your both a real inspiration to those of us learning the online world of blogging. Buckwheat, your missed over at AR!
Buckwheat - It could have been soybean or spelt. Count your blessings.
Mark, how come your email and phone numbers aren’t on this page???
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