New House story time!!

[walterismydog]

Sorry for the repeat, Facebook friends. I just love this so much I have to spread it everywhere.

Last name removed for privacy reasons.

While I wait for movers to arrive from the old house, it's time for a story:

Valentina "Tina" Lastname was the only owner of this home (built in 1957) until her passing in 2015. She was a Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Lastname means "feisty, defiant, and opinionated" - sounds like my kind of woman. She smoked Virginia Slims and had a gigantic portrait of The Lord's Supper in her living room. She was a lesbian in a time when being openly homosexual was frowned upon. She and her partner owned a Dairy Queen in Englewood, CO.

She was a fighter for animal rights and frequently donated to the shelter I worked at and many other local shelters. ❤️❤️❤️

On Dia de los Muertos I lit a candle in her home and had a little talk with Ms. Valentina. She passed away in this house and I can only hope that her spirit - the feisty, progressive, powerful woman she was - will inhabit this home for decades to come.

I adore so many things about this house, but the soul that prepared it for me and my future may be my most favorite thing. 💜🏡💜

[justemily]

I love this! She sounded awesome!

[sharknado]

Awesome

[sapphireblue]

That does sound like an awesome previous owner to have!

[rockpaperscissors]

This story makes me smile. Best of luck to you in your new home!

[mountaingirl]

What a great story and sounds like a great house!!

Outs is 1951 but somewhat updated. Not original owners. You are making me feel a bit better about this whole process (i have commented on IG)

[imojoebunny]

It is great fun to know the history of your house. I have twice had people come to properties we own and tell about when they lived there in the 1920's and 40's. Both were cute old ladies. I enjoyed hearing their stories. I have one house I would love to have them explain what they were thinking when they renovated it back in the 1950's. Why, oh why did you do it that way?

Congrats on your new home and knowing it's neat history!

[walterismydog]

Nov 4, 2016 14:50:59 GMT -5 mountaingirl said:

What a great story and sounds like a great house!!

Outs is 1951 but somewhat updated. Not original owners. You are making me feel a bit better about this whole process (i have commented on IG)

Oh! That's you! High five. You will be great!! It's a crazy process for sure.

[spitforspat]

She sounds splendid. Your house must have great vibes!

[cville]

Good vibes!

2/3 couples who owned my house in the preceding 10 years before we bought it got divorced. We burned some sage for the sake of our marriage. Ha.

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That's pretty cool! Best wishes!! I wish I knew the history of places I've lived.  Especially my parents house.