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 With the rainy, windy weather this Wednesday, I'm reminded of the animated Disney film, "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day".Released in 1968, I first recall seeing the movie with my family while at Disneyland in the 1970's. Based on several chapters from two different Winnie-the-Pooh, it featured the humorous adventures of (primarily) Pooh and Piglet on the blustery "Winds-Day" that turned into a stormy, rainy flood. Notably, it was the last animated featurette overseen by Walt Disney. It was also nominated for-and won-an Academy Award in 1968 for Best Animated Short Film, which was awarded to Walt Disney posthumously.So if you, like me, are hearing..."The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down,in rushing, rising rivulets,And the river crept out of its bed,and crept right into Pigle... 03/22/2023

"Happiness Is a Warm Puppy," penned famous cartoonist Charles Schulz in his Peanuts comic strip. Many folks agree with him, especially on March 23, National Puppy Day. National Puppy Day is observed each year on March 23rd-unless it falls on a weekend. Then National Puppy Day is celebrated on the Friday or Monday closest to March 23rd.   This day was created to celebrate the unconditional love that puppies bring to people's lives.  National Puppy Day is also a day to bring awareness to the needs of orphaned and abandoned pups, as well as a time to educate people about the horrors of puppy mills across the country. For more information on National Puppy Day visit www.nationalpuppyday.com/.  National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Behaviorist and Author, Co... 03/22/2023

Love trivia? Here are 3 fun facts from March 23.1775 – American Revolutionary War: American patriot Patrick Henry delivers his famous "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!" speech at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia.1857 – Inventor Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway in New York City, New York.1989 – Scientists Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann announce their discovery of cold fusion at the University of Utah.Patrick Henry image courtesy of public domain.Thanks for reading "3 Odd But True Facts of March 23". 03/22/2023

 The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor.com, yahoo.com, trulia.com and many others. Each office independently owned and operated.Elite Realty Group is a full service real estate company serving Morristown TN Real Estate... 03/22/2023

March 22nd - National Goof Off Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 03/22/2023

Sometimes you just can't stop yawning. I don't remember the last time I had a "yawn feast" but there have been times.I do remember when I yawned and dosed off the most... school! I never have been much for institutional education. That includes Real Estate continuing education. If CE wasn't mandatory to renew one's license I would have no part of it... BORING!That being said, there is a huge difference between institutional education and "real life" education. That is why I am here at Active Rain. Never a dull moment and so much good stuff to learn. Thank you all for the education 😊. 03/22/2023

Tax season can be unpleasant for many taxpayers, especially if you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a state revenue department. The one thing you can do is, be proactive and prepared and engage a tax resolution specialist to help guide you. If you owe back taxes to the IRS, read every word in this article carefully because what you do next can impact your financial stability and peace of mind. Today I will share “tax resolution” and how it can help you. Before we jump into it, if you have a back tax debt or years of unfiled tax returns, contact my firm for a consultation at http://taxcuttery.com. I always recommend that you talk to the IRS about representation. Representation is often necessary to make your situation better. The IRS can be an intimidating agency to spe... 03/21/2023

Wordless Wednesday…That Would Be OOPS…  If you follow the brackets for March Madness then you know that there have been some upsets. There have been some wins, though…Texas’ win over Penn State, right Dorie Dillard Austin TX   Larry and I had two #1 seeds at the beginning of the tournament so out of fairness, we had KU (Kansas University) and UH (the University of Houston) garden flags. Sadly, someone lost in the second round.   (I have to confess…I couldn’t bring myself to remove the KU flag. It’s hard to see a grown man cry. LOL)   03/22/2023

Book Recommendation: Copper River by William Kent KruegerDolores and I enjoyed reading Copper River (2006) and recommend this series by American novelist William Kent Krueger for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this novel. This is book number six of the Cork O'Connor Mystery series. Two-time Anthony Award-winning author William Kent Krueger has "moved to the head of the crime fiction class" ("Chicago Sun-Times") with his gripping series featuring Sheriff Cork O'Connor. In "Copper River," Cork is running for his life -- and straight into a murderous conspiracy involving teenage runaways. Desperately avoiding the clutches of professional hit men who have already put a bullet in his leg, Cork finds sanctuary outside the small Michigan town of Bodine... 03/22/2023

Michael Wing from The Epoch Times reports "the planetary parade now rolls into spring." On March 28, 2023, those with good sky views will be able to see five planets and the Moon: JUPITER (PLANET OF LUCK, FORTUNE, SUCCESS, GENEROUSITY) MERCURY (PLANTET OF COMMUNICATION, INTELLECT, MEMORY) VENUS (PLANET OF LOVE, ROMANCE, MONEY, BEAUTY, ART) URANUS (PLANET OF EXTREMES, BREAKOUTS, LIMITLESSNESS) MARS (PLANET OF ENERGY AND ACTION)*For more information about the planets, look them up.  Wing explains "we cross the threshold from winter into bloom season 2023. The photograph is a stock photo from my paid subscription to Ribbett and edited. In my head I am thinking if the Planets in the Heavens can come together, why can't we as a human race? (no political comments please.)Since the beginning o... 03/21/2023

Pre-made crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier to make than other crab cake recipes. You can add a little more mayo, but they stand on their own. Ingredients1 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice and butter1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cans (6 ounces each) of crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed Directions1. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and cayenne; fold in crab.2. Place the remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide crab mixture into 8 portions; shape into 2-in. balls. 3. Gently coat with bread crumbs and shape in... 03/21/2023

 The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor.com, yahoo.com, trulia.com and many others. Each office independently owned and operated.Elite Realty Group is a full service real estate company serving Morristown TN Real Estate... 03/21/2023

March 21st - National Common Courtesy Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 03/21/2023

March 20th - National Ravioli Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 03/21/2023

March 22 is officially International Goof Off Day. Who better to show one how to "Goof Off" than Walt Disney's silly character Goofy? It is a day to relax, enjoy and goof off.  Do something fun and leave the work until tomorrow-or at least take some time off.  Everybody needs and deserves to take a fun break from time to time. Experiment with acting out on any goofy idea that pops into your head. Spend the day at a nearby theme park such as Gilroy Gardens, Great America or Disneyland. Make a video of of people goofing off as a good example to others. Or just  spend the day in pajamas goofing off or doing nothing.Strictly speaking, goofing off is the avoidance of work. So whatever you do on National Goof Off Day, try not to look like you are working. Monica (Moeller) Dufour of Davidson, ... 03/21/2023

Love trivia? Here are 5 facts you may not know from March 22.1621 – The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony sign a peace treaty with Massasoit of the Wampanoags.1916 – The last Emperor of China, Yuan Shikai, abdicates the throne and the Republic of China is restored.1960 – Arthur Leonard Schawlow and Charles Hard Townes receive the first patent for a laser.1993 – The Intel Corporation ships the first Pentium chips (80586), featuring a 60 MHz clock speed, 100+ MIPS, and a 64 bit data path.1997- Tara Lipinski, age 14 years and 10 months, becomes the youngest champion women's World Figure Skating Champion.Thanks for reading "5 Odd Yet True Facts of March 22". 03/21/2023

Love trivia? Here are 3 Odd but True Events of March 21. 1871 – Journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his trek to find the missionary and explorer David Livingstone.1963 – Alcatraz, a federal penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay, closes.1970 – The first Earth Day proclamation is issued by Mayor of San Francisco Joseph Alioto.Thanks for reading "3 Odd but True Events of March 21." 03/20/2023

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap and Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerBad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself!Attributed to Walter Anderson (American Playwright)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the autho... 03/21/2023

I'm at a conference (Secret Knock 2023) in Little Italy in San Diego.  Any suggestions on a good place to eat lunch and or dinner.    03/20/2023

In March of 2012 I posted the following:Do you often wonder what the customer you have spent the day with thinks of you? Do you wonder what the customer sitting across from you at lunch, at your expense is really thinking about their house hunting experience? Welcome to the world of sales!People do not think, they stereotype. They do not conclude, they categorize. They do not calculate, they assume. How do people stereotype you? The first obstacle that you must overcome is not the competition, it's the stereotype outsider's have of you. Is there still merit to it? I believe so! Do you assume and stereotype ? Do you think people stereotype you? Is the stereotype they decide upon really you or do you have work to do?Enjoy your day! 03/21/2023