Just for Fun

Spring Forward. It's Not..Too Late. Most of our clocks automatically moved ahead, except for the stove, microwave and coffee maker. It's almost impossible to miss anything important anymore, like church, breakfast with friends or showing houses to clients - unless, of course, you sleep in late. 🌼 Come on Spring! 🌸 ❓❓❓Did you know❓❓❓ Benjamin Franklin is credited with the idea for Daylight Saving Time back in 1784, but the idea was not implemented until 1895. It did not become law until 1966. Some states do not participate in Daylight Saving Time and continue to run on the same time year 'round. Talks are in the works to do away with DST. If you ask me, I'd say keep it lighter later in the day. Speaking of good day...I wish that for you! 03/08/2026

Trivia question answers for Saturday March 7, 20261. What metal has the chemical symbol Pb? Lead2. What car company introduced the Pinto in the 1970's? Ford3. What is a group of unicorns called? A blessing4. What is it called when a bottle of champagne is opened with a sword? SaberingTrivia questions for Sunday March 8, 20261. Who was knocked out in 1974 by the "rope--dope" method? 2. What is the name for a baby crocodile?3. What company introduced the first radio with push button timing in 1927?4. What type of cloud is often described as "cotton like"?Enjoy your day.  03/08/2026

Denver got SOME SNOW!    Forecasters said we could get more "ornamental snow", so maybe an inch or so in the City.  OH MY, thinking I got around 5 inches at my house.   YIPPEE!   Before Friday, we have only had 13" all winter, which is the driest winters we have seen, so any snow was welcome!   The mountains got some much needed snow, but they haven't gotten much this year, and the resorts are hurting.Selling more of my things, and the house gets more and more "naked" as one of my friends said.   Haven't heard anything about the VISA, but don't expect to.  They should alert me when it has been approved, and probably not until then, unless they have questions.   Still watching for rentals and of course loving the Portugal Expat Facebook page.  They share so many very cool places all over... 03/08/2026

Irish Soda Bread Recipe from My Kitchen to Yours! There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet ---A reflectionof the Irish hospitality and friendliness  Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread that does not require yeast. All the leavening comes from baking soda and buttermilk. Traditional Irish Soda Bread Ingredients 4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (has higher protein) 1 Tsp. Baking Soda 1 cup Buttermilk (adds moisture and tenderness) 1 Large egg 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt  One cup of fresh, soft raisins Preheat oven to 450 degrees In one bowl whisk buttermilk and 1 egg. In a second bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together. Cut cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture. Coating the flour in cold butte... 03/07/2026

I've written before about the various frequencies that can provide us with amazing healing benefits, but many have not heard about the medicinal benefits of linen. So why is this important? Our bodies have a vibrational frequency between 62 and 68 Hz. When we are healthy, our frequency remains in this range. When we are ill, it makes sense that our frequency (energy level) diminishes.What is so fascinating about linen is that it comes from flax fibers that are woven. They contain a very unique crystalline structure. This structure allows linen to provide a natural flow of energy (frequency) through the human body. Because of this, linen resonates with our bodies and provides an excellent environment for well-being and healing properties.Synthetic fabrics actually disrupt the electrical ... 03/07/2026

Peaches to BeachesMarch 13 and 14, 2026Highways and Byways Story take us to Highway 341, the longest yard sale route annual eventVisit McRae, Georgia During Peaches to the Beaches: History, Agriculture & Classic CarsMcRae-Helena, Georgia is a central stop during the annual Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale.  This town was established in the 1870s as a railroad hub, quickly becoming a key transportation and commerce center in South Georgia.   Timber, turpentine, cotton and agriculture defined its early economy, and the roots remain visible today.Now serving as the county seat of Telfair County, McRae-Helena supports regional employment through healthcare at Telfair Regional Hospital, education systems, local government, agriculture production and Georgia Department of Corrections faciliti... 03/07/2026

Ponte de Lima is located in the northern part of Portugal and is officially recognized as the oldest village in Portugal, having received the funeral of Queen D. Teresa on March 4, 1125.This town is located in the district of Viana do Castelo and situated on the southern bank of the Lima River.    This medival bridge crosses the waterway.In 2021, the municipality had a population of 41,164. Will look forward to seeing this village once I get over there!  03/07/2026

Trivia question answers for Friday March 6, 20261. By what name in Lignite often referred to as? Brown coal2. In nautical terms what does "port" mean? Left3. Which coast of Australia is Sydney located on? East4. True of false. Margaret Thatcher was called "The Iron Lady"? TrueTrivia questions for Saturday March 7, 20261. What metal has the chemical symbol Pb?2. What car company introduced the Pinto in the 1970's?3. What is a group of unicorns called?4. What is it called when a bottle of champagne is opened with a sword?Enjoy your day.  03/07/2026

Spring is a beautiful reminder that every season brings new beginnings. As we “spring forward,” I wish you fresh energy, new opportunities, and wonderful moments in the months ahead.       And of course, if there’s anything I can help with — whether buying, selling, investing, or simply answering a real estate question — don’t hesitate to reach out. Your favorite realtor in Los Angeles is always here for you. 03/07/2026

When the dough won't rise, the bread stays flat. This is true in real estate. Not all of our transactions are successful. Sometimes a deal falls flat for various reasons. We don't throw in the towel when that happens; we pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and get after it again.This week, the dough simply didn't rise properly. Could have been the starter or the temperature, or a number of other reasons. Ho hum. But the fighter in me will try again.So how do you respond when a deal goes flat? Do you throw in the towel? Give up? Run for cover? Our clients need us to be able to step up, remain calm, and to begin again.Here are some real estate realities:🍞 The Flat Deal - Everything was going well until it wasn't. Sometimes, just like a recipe, one little thing can create havoc! The financ... 03/06/2026

Every year on March 6th, and this year on Friday March 6, 2026, we observe the unofficial National Oreo Cookie Day.We can celebrate and enjoy the National to make a delicious desert, share with friends and neighbors, and by having a glass of milk handy with a very delicious Oreo Cookie.I want to wish to all friends and to everyone at ActiveRain community a Happy National Oreo Cookie Day. 03/06/2026

This Week…Chocolate: YES-Easy: Double YES Yes, I’m speaking to you, Nina Hollander, Broker! This is so easy you’ll kick yourself if you don’t make it! There is never a time when I don’t have some form of chocolate on hand. In full disclosure, I have a variety of chocolate and baking ingredients for those occasions when the chocolate sweet tooth calls. These are easy chocolate croissants that can be made in the time it takes for you to heat your oven or air fryer.  Ingredients: -Pillsbury crescent rolls (I always have a small (4) and regular-sized (8)can in my fridge.-Nutella -Chocolate chips (optional, but my opinion is the more chocolate, the better)Separate the dough into triangles.  Spread as much of the Nutella as you want, then add the chocolate chips. Roll the dough starting with ... 03/07/2026

You're 22. You just graduated with $80,000 in student debt.And the job you studied for? ChatGPT can do it. For free. In seconds.Mack Sowinski is 18 and terrified. He watches his dad lose a 20-year career to automation. He sees AI art replacing designers. ChatGPT replacing writers.Every career path feels like a trap door waiting to open.But "Obsolete: The Last Job" isn't another dystopian nightmare about robots taking over.It's the story of what Mack *builds* when traditional careers stop making sense. How his generation creates a new economy—not based on endless productivity, but on community, creativity, and human connection.This is the book that asks the question everyone under 30 is thinking but nobody's answering:If we're really building a world where machines do all the work... why... 03/06/2026

Bill Salvatore of Arizona Elite Properties featured a post toRe-Blog today on Active Rain. Good post by Wanda today, andworthy of our daily Re-B.GILBERT ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE, Bill Salvatore, AZVHV / HelpingArizona Heroes, New-Construction Advantage, Realtor, sell my house, 2026Market, Chandler Big yellow moon   Big yellow moon,up on the horizon,yawning wide and slow, intent in her fading glow. “Are you blue?” She winks, then chuckles low... “Do I look that way to you-hue?”    Some sunrises spectacularly show, like this one. It almost appears that the moon may crawl over-easy the mountain range in search of a more comfortable resting place. Residents in slumber missed this lightshow - nightshow!   Will make my presence known at the main office for floor time. Wishing you all a producti... 03/06/2026

Friendly Friday Reminders There are two challenges for March. Here are the links for both challenges and the links for Members who participated so far:March Challenge #1:The Charm of the Uncharted Writing ChallengeEntries from March 1 to March 5, 2026 Lake Drummond — Heart of the Great Dismal Swamp 🙏God is Good!!! From here to there! Camino de Santiago One River, Two Stories The Charm of the Uncharted - Looneyvile, Texas  March Challenge #2March 2026 Challenge #2 - Celebrating AR Lives LostEntries to date: Remembering Grant Schneider Lessons Learned from Lou Ludwig: "Will This Matter in a Remembering Lottie Kendall – A Lasting Influence 😢Noah Was a Good Man Ahoy, Myrl: A Pirate’s Spirit and a Heart That Touched Remembering Carole Provenzale –Feng Shui Full of Laughter…Remembering Donald... 03/06/2026

Trivia question answers for Thursday March 5, 20261. On what part of a house would you find "flashing"? The roof2. Enzymes from the papaya fruit are used to make what kitchen staple? Meat    tenderizer3. According to folklore, who could shed no more than three tears? A witch4. Which element has there chemical symbol Au? GoldTrivia questions for Friday March 6, 20261. By what name in Lignite often referred to as?2. In nautical terms what does "port" mean?3. Which coast of Australia is Sydney located on?4. True of false. Margaret Thatcher was called "The Iron Lady"?Enjoy your day.  03/06/2026

Journal Entry 3/5/2026I took a class called Fine Printing Press at the University of North Texas. There I was able to see and examine firsthand some of the oldest books in the world. Many of the original books were limited editions.What you see in the Feature image is "The well at the world's end/by William Morris, 1896: Kelmscott Press." Written and printed by William Morris, with four pictures designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. Limited edition of 350 copies. Bound in vellum with cloth ties. The decorated initials; chapter headings in red; text in double columns; some pages within wood-engraved compartments were amazing! Edward Burne-Jones created illustrations for the Kelmscott Press by producing detailed pencil drawings, then photographed and transferred onto woodblocks for engravin... 03/05/2026

I had fun decorating my St. Patrick's tree (with a few lucky gnomes helping me of course!)  As a Realtor, I've always loved the creative side of staging and presentation. After 23 years helping buyers and sellers in Menifee and surrounding areas, I've learned that a little creativity, preparation, and experience can go a long way when it comes to selling a home.  Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Denise Gentile I Realtor I Coldwell Banker ABR I DRE:01392403 I 951-751-1311https://youtube.com/shorts/F3j-eAPPGko 03/05/2026

 Friday Fun…One Hour Less This weekend, we’ll lose one hour between Saturday and Sunday morning. I’ve never been quite sure where the hour goes; however, miraculously, it reappears in the Fall. Thanks to our digitized world, with few exceptions, we will not have to endure the tedious task of resetting our clocks. My own internal body clock always takes a few weeks to adjust. For example, at 6 am “new time”, my body is going to rebel, saying it’s only 5 am. And, when the clock says “Time to consider getting ready for bed”...I’ll be like a child who says “Awww, one more hour, please!”Now for the good news…we’ll have more hours of daylight! That means extra hours for gardening (hear that, Wanda), and it will be easier for the evening showings of your listings! So for some Friday Fun…-Do yo... 03/06/2026

“Your body is a masterpiece of invisible engineering.”  Did you know...The human body contains about 60,000 miles of blood vessels? If all the arteries, veins, and capillaries in your body were stretched end to end, they would extend roughly 60,000 miles. That is enough distance to circle the Earth more than twice. I don't know about you, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around that! Every heartbeat sends blood traveling through that enormous internal highway system. Oxygen is delivered. Nutrients are transported. Waste is carried away. It is a constant, coordinated effort happening every second of every day.When you think about it, the human body might be the most sophisticated transportation network ever created.Fun Fact Friday Reflection:If you had a 60,000-mile road syste... 03/06/2026