Just for Fun

It doesn't really matter what day it is, we all could use a smile, or even some laughter!  Laughter is good for your soul and your attitude most of the time! I don't know about you, but many times I don't know what day it is.  With or without and nap. Happy Friday, hope you are having a GREAT Day! 12/06/2024

 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... 12/06/2024

Friday Fun…Two Geezers and an Air Fryer   After reading about Air Fryers for years, we finally got one the day after Thanksgiving.    Every Sunday, Will Hamm has shared recipes that would work in an Air Fryer. My friends kept telling me how great they are for wings and heating up things. My reason for the hold up was that I didn’t want another large appliance on my countertop. My Jura Automatic Coffee maker is already large enough.    Then, one night my good friend, Hannah Williams, told me that QVC had an air-fryer on tv and the price was good. She liked that it had a clear top so you can see your food while it cooks. I bought the GreenPan 7 QT Ceramic 360 Clearview Air Fryer.   Our new gadget arrived the Friday after Thanksgiving. My first try was to reheat some Thanksgiving rolls. T... 12/06/2024

Trivia question answers for Thursday December 5, 20241. What three words are written on Martin Luther King's gravestone? Free At Last2. When was the secret service founded? 18653. What was the last letter added to the alphabet? J4. Whose garden is infiltrated by Peter Rabbit? Mr. McGregor'sTrivia questions for Friday December 6, 20241. What gland secretes human growth hormone?2. What drug did Sherlock Holmes take at the start of his career?3. Julie Andrews won an Oscar for her role in what Disney classic?4. Where was the first US Mint constructed?Enjoy your day. 12/06/2024

You know.  There is always THE gift for Christmas, right?  Maybe as a kid, it's a bike.  Maybe a video game system.  Maybe it's something else.  But then, there is a special age.  It's a dangerous age. It's the age where they want a car.  Here is a great story from Jeff Dunham about just that. 12/05/2024

Friday Fun…Two Geezers and an Air Fryer After reading about Air Fryers for years, we finally got one the day after Thanksgiving.  Every Sunday, Will Hamm has shared recipes that would work in an Air Fryer. My friends kept telling me how great they are for wings and heating up things. My reason for the hold up was that I didn’t want another large appliance on my countertop. My Jura Automatic Coffee maker is already large enough.  Then, one night my good friend, Hannah Williams, told me that QVC had an air-fryer on tv and the price was good. She liked that it had a clear top so you can see your food while it cooks. I bought the GreenPan 7 QT Ceramic 360 Clearview Air Fryer.  Our new gadget arrived the Friday after Thanksgiving. My first try was to reheat some Thanksgiving rolls. Through h... 12/06/2024

Boca Raton: A Holiday Wonderland That Keeps Visitors Coming Back I have to admit, even though I’m not back in New York where I grew up,  December really feels like winter and there’s something absolutely magical about this time of year in Boca Raton. This South Florida diamond transforms into a festive wonderland, with twinkling lights, holiday events, and a community vibe that’s impossible to resist. Even just driving through the streets feels like stepping into a tropical holiday postcard. Palm trees wrapped in sparkling lights, cheerful decorations lining the roads, and a perfect blend of festive charm and warm weather, it’s pure paradise. For anyone visiting during the holidays, Boca Raton isn’t just a vacation spot; it has a way of capturing your heart. Whether you’re exploring Do... 12/05/2024

I was going through my phone photos to clear up some space since I have so many community videos and photos that I've already done highlights on, I stumbled across this one that I took before a hurricane when I went to get some diesel for the tractor, and maybe a 12 pack of cold beers. Here in Polk County you can drive farm equipment on public roads *IF* you meet a few requirements. Hazards, a slow moving vehicle orange triangle on the back, and a seat belt. Oh and you have to be doing "Farm Work" Like getting fuel? Probably. Oh, Yes, it was me. I'm the redneck. The thing is I'm about a half mile from this gas station and I normally just fill the yellow diesel jugs, but this time the tractor was almost empty too so why not top everything off before a hurricane incase we need to do a lot... 12/05/2024

December 6th Puzzle - National Gazpacho 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. 12/06/2024

Throwback Thursday Before there was virtual reality, there was View-Master! If you were a kid previous generations ago, you probably remember how much fun it was to pop a cardboard disc into the View-Master, turn the wheel and enjoy the 3-D effects. This toy was invented in 1939 and were very popular in the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. Unlike today's very expensive Virtual Reality Headgear and Arm Controls, View-Masters were reasonable and easily entertained people of all ages. The View-Master was first introduced to the public at the 1939 New York World Fair. They made great gifts and just about every kid wanted one for the holidays. By the 1940's, the Military recognized potential training purposes for soldiers from 1941 to the end of WW11 in 1945. The government purchased 100,000 view... 12/05/2024

We are approaching the Christmas Holiday rapidly. Suddenly I sense the urgency to get the Christmas cards our and do some shopping BUT the days are filling up with holiday events and there are only 20 days left before the actual Holiday celebration.The Town Christmas Tree and Menora lighting is coming up this weekend. That's a fun event with the Fire Department Sants Tour making a stop there, Pizza and hot chocolate is served free of charge. Also on the 8th is the Special Education Advisory Council Holiday eventFollowing that on 14 December is the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony and placement of wreaths on veterans' graves. The day is finished with the annual Byfield Parish Church Christmas Pagent. THEN, on Sunday, the First Congregational Church will be rededicated for it... 12/05/2024

Dickens' Christmas Festival 2024 | St. George, Utah      Come ye, come ye all from December 4th thru December 6th, 2024 to visit the Christmas Market. Magical sights, smells and sounds of 19th Century London will greet you this holiday season at the Dickens Festival.     You can: ~  Have your picture taken with the "real" Father Christmas. I will agree that he is in high demand, is jolly and filled with Holiday cheer and Christmas joy! Plan ahead by making an appointment for photos. ~  Take a ride in a custom horse-drawn carriage fit for a king or queen, traveling over the cobblestone street, perusing the twinkling lights while listening to the sounds of merriment in the making.      ~  Dip your wick! Make a candle as they did back in the day by taking a wick, and dip it again and agai... 12/05/2024

Trivia question answers for Wednesday December 4, 20241. What element's chemical symbol is Pb? Lead2. What is the highest grade for steaks in the US? Prime3. What chain introduced "the Blizzard" in 1985? Dairy Queen4. Who was the first person to be awarded two Nobel prizes? Marie CurieTrivia questions for Thursday December 5, 20241. What three words are written on Martin Luther King's gravestone?2. When was the secret service founded?3. What was the last letter added to the alphabet?4. Whose garden is infiltrated by Peter Rabbit?Enjoy your day. 12/05/2024

Every year on December 4, and this year on Wednesday December 4, 2024, we celebrate and enjoy Happy National Cookie Day.There is no record indicating origin of the Happy National Cookie Day started.Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons and gingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies.In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is "biscuit."  In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used. We can observe and celebrate the day with to eat delicious cookies.I want to wish to everyone at Active Rain community a Happy National Cookie Day. 12/04/2024

You remember that, don't you? "Dear Santa . . . . . . all I want for Christmas is . . . . . . "Well that time of year has come once again. So, here is a peek back in time at some actual letters written to Santa.  Now some of you may have met Santa in person.  You may have seen him delivering presents under the tree. Well, here is a look back at actual letters. 12/04/2024

Throwback Thursdays…A Bribe Never Hurts There’s nothing like a Christmas tree to get everyone in a holiday mood. Our tree is up and I know many of you here have your tree(s) fully decorated as well. When I was a little girl, decorating the tree was one of my favorite things to do. It was fun seeing ornaments I hadn’t seen in a year!!! However, I don’t know anyone who enjoys taking the tree and decorations down after the holidays. First of all…I love all of the lights and decorations…everything is so festive. But, let’s face it, the real reason we don’t like packing up all of the ornaments and decorations is that we’re tired. We’re pooped from family, festivities and feasts!!!  Have a plunder party!!! Larry’s mother had a plunder party when it was time to remove the decorations and dispo... 12/05/2024

10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday SeasonThis year 2024 has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community.  It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that is by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses. With the holidays right around the corner, December offers the perfect opportunity to give back to the place we call home. You might want to focus your efforts near home, expand to our larger community, or even help support the people closest to you.  Whether you are passionate about a particular cause or just want to get more involved in general, let these 10 ways, both big and small, inspire you to do good in your ... 12/04/2024

Lighting The Way this Holiday Season 2024                                   Help the Holiday Season feel Merry and Bright start by adjusting the brightness inside your home. Lighting plays an important role in setting the tone for a space, and the shade of the lightbulbs themselves can impact the experience in a room. Bright light helps a space feel larger and cleaner, whereas dim light makes the space recede and feel more intimate. . #HomeLighting #HolidayLighting #HolidaySeason #Remax #RemaxKat #RealEstateKat #RockStarKat #RockStarRealtor #KathyHyatt #KathyHyattSellsPlantation #KathyHyattRealtor #PlantationFlorida #SunriseFlorida #DavieFlorida #HyattRealtors #CooperCityFlorida #KathyHyattSellsSouthFlorida #PlantationAcres #JacarandaPlantation #KathyHyattSellsPlantation 12/04/2024

Ensuring your little ones' safety during the holidays involves being proactive and thoughtful about potential hazards. A bit of preparation helps you enjoy the festive season while creating a secure environment for your children.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP The statistics for household childhood injuries are staggering. Over 3.4 million children experience some kind of accidental injury in the home each year. While there is no way to guarantee child safety at home, there are certainly many things you can do to help prevent accidents and injuries…especially during the holidays!  Here are some tips for keeping kids safe at home during the holiday season: BE AWARE OF POISONING RISKS You might not realize this, but many plants commonly used as decorations during the... 12/04/2024

Stealing someone else's food is going to get you on Santa's naughty list but it is not Santa's list I am concerned about. He is not the only one who has a naughty and nice list. When I was an active Real Estate Broker I wanted to be sure I was not on the North Dakota Real Estate Board's naughty list. Problem is that when you are the Broker any agent under you can get you, the Broker, on the naughty list.Now, as a Notary Public I want to stay off of the North Dakota Secretary Of States naughty list. BTW I did get a notice last week because I forgot to stamp a document when it got sent in.The one list I do care about.  12/06/2024