Spaghetti & Waffles

Spaghetti and waffles? No, the title above is not an inspiration for an item on a Sunday brunch menu, it is an analogy that my dear friend Kathie Turner uses to compare how the sexes communicate. Kathie, by the way is a spokesperson for Sona MedSpa, who we profiled in our June 2007 issue. There will be more on Kathie and Sona MedSpa later.

Here is what Kathie has to say about this unusual analogy:


Kathie notes that “Men are like waffles. Everything is compartmentalized, every item for discussion has its own place.” When men communicate with a woman to “cut to the chase” or “fast forward to the bottom line”, they are asking a woman to just communicate the specific topic and not wrap it up in all kinds of other items better left for another conversation.

Kathie goes on to say that “Women are like spaghetti. Nothing lives in isolation, there are always other considerations that have influence and connect in someway.”

Like spaghetti, it is all in there, but for women that makes it richer and/or better. In other words, you know that the meat is in there, but, we men have to find it through all of the noodles.

Men think that women have a hard time getting to the “meat” for the noodles. Women say, “Appreciate the “dish!”

So, if one of the “keys” to a healthy relationship is communication, understanding the methodology on how your spouse or “significant other” communicates may be the key to the success of your relationship.

This month’s cover honoree, Gayla Skates of RE/MAX Realty Center has an amazing relationship with her husband Ricky that started out when they were teens. They have been married over 31 years and are proud parents and grandparents. Gayla credits her husband as being her “biggest fan and supporter.” Ricky, who works in construction, helped Gayla to manage the construction of her office’s interior. When I asked Gayla what were some of the keys to the success of her marriage to Ricky, she was quick to validate that their ability to communicate with each other was most important. You will enjoy their story!

In our “Lender Profile” this month we feature Wholesale Mortgage. Ed Kampf and Wholesale Mortgage make sure that their clients get the best mortgage rates. Nothing demonstrates their commitment to their buyers’ welfare better than the fact that Wholesale Mortgage Company has not had one buyer lose a house to foreclosure since 1998, a time span when the foreclosure market has been at record levels.

There are two other editorials that we want to make sure you turn your attention to: “How to Have Permanent “Soft Focus” in Life…” By Noel Halgreen of Sona MedSpa (who we profiled in our June issue) and “Realtors Are “SOLD” on Profiting with ABA Title Companies. Do YOU Have One That You Can “BANK” On?”

My friend Kathie (mentioned earlier in this column) is the spokesperson for Sona MedSpa. Kathie is a former weather anchor for Channels 2, 11 and 39 and is available for speaking engagements for your H.A.R., W.C.R. networking meetings and/or company meetings. You can get more information on Sona MedSpa and her programs on her website at www.BodyBySona.com

Bruce Reichstein of Westbound Bank/Westbound Title has become a good friend and (I believe) is taking the ABA Title Company opportunity to another level.

Make sure that you see their ads and editorials!

Before I turn you loose on this month’s issue, please make sure (once again) that you turn to Allied Home Warranty’s insert in the middle of the magazine. Just fill out the application attached to the brochure and give them a call…you’ll be glad you did!

As always, good reading, good sales and stay cool!

Success to you!

Steve Levine
Publisher