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Friday Fun…What Says Spring to You?? Patricia Kennedy wrote a post Picco’s Walk in which she talked about seeing the Cherry Trees but the Redbud trees signaled SPRING to her. For many, it may be the tulips and daffodils beginning to poke their heads through the soil.                                                                 Azaleas   Some see robins in their area and that signals Spring  For me, it’s the appearance of our Texas Bluebonnets and the azaleas!  When these make their appearance, I know it’s time to put the heavy jackets away, break out my flip-flops, and get more allergy medicine!   What about you? What signals SPRING for you??? 04/12/2024

This is like a coming soon post about a dinner we are attending/hosting this evening.We are very lucky to have a wide group of friends and to live where we do. Firstly, friends - most people know a small group of people, well Annie is one of those people I discovered when we got married who stays in touch with everyone she knows, I would say 70% of our guests were from her side. Many of those friends are wine collectors, her previous partner who died loved wine and introduced Annie to many of his friends, and they have remained friends. We attend a monthly dinner with some of these and the wines tasted are wonderful, as well as some great food. In fact Saturday we have one of those dinners, which are mostly in New Jersey as most of the people live in New Jersey.But today, we have ten fr... 04/11/2024

Here is a smattering of inspiring, maybe funny quotes and sayings I have accumulated: "Price fixes everything."-- My first real estate manager, Terry Kilgallen "How we live is not how we sell." --  From my ASP (Staging) class "God only created so many perfect heads.  The rest, He covered with hair".--Unknown "Setting Goals is the first step in turning the invisible to the visible." –Anthony Robbins "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." -Albert Einstein 04/11/2024

April 12th - National Licorice 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. 04/12/2024

Trivia question answers for Wednesday April 10, 20231. What is the only marsupial found in the U.S. and Canada? Opossum 2. What kind of fruit juice is used to mix a mojito? Lime3. Who lives in a garbage can on the TV show "Seasame Street"? Oscar the Grouch4. Why are trees covered in bark? For protectionTrivia questions for Thursday April 11, 20231. What is a group of deer called?2. Which beverage was promoted during the 1990's by three frogs croaking out its name?3. What is the largest cultivated crop in the United States?4. What English word has the most definitions/ meanings? Enjoy your day..  04/11/2024

Wordless Wednesdays: looking for a great Syrah with an Italian meal?... It is worth every penny. In all fairness one of our neighbors gave it as a gift and it was just smooth and out of this world. Well worth the price. Check it out and invest for a good wine. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacati... 04/10/2024

Wordless Wednesday - Our Sweet Lucy - Those EYES! Lucy's huge, bright eyes are like sparkling stars - they seem to radiate with wonder! We love her in her adorable, pink headbands too!She is just so precious and so ready to explore and absorb every bit of beauty this world has to offer. At five months old, Lucy is the epitome of innocence. I am sure, she’s beginning a journey filled with joyous discoveries.  We pray that her bright, glistening eyes are reflective of the bright future that lies ahead for Lucy and her entire generation. © Debe Maxwell, CRS | The Maxwell House Group | Savvy + Company | SavvyBroker@me.com | Wordless Wednesday - Our Sweet Lucy - Those EYES! 04/10/2024

Here in Washington, DC, the cherry trees get a lot of attention, with people coming from around the country each spring to see them lined up along the National Mall. But my favorites are our beautiful redbuds, which bloomed a little late this year. This afternoon, Picco and I saw this one around the corner from my house. I stopped to take this while the dog was jumping around on the end of his leash trying to pull me along our route. Geez, he's a handful, but really adorable.To me, the redbuds are the first real sign of spring.  04/10/2024

America wouldn’t be what it is without the U.S. Constitution, which was created to lay the groundwork for how the nation would function. But the Constitution isn’t just a relic — it’s a living document that’s always evolving, especially during the 20th century. The 10 most recent amendments, 18 through 27, were ratified between the years of 1919 and 1992. Included among these is the groundbreaking 19th Amendment, which codified women’s suffrage and marked a major milestone in the fight for gender equality. These newer amendments also deal with issues such as presidential succession, the date of Inauguration Day, and the sale of alcohol. Here are some more fascinating details about the 10 latest amendments to the Constitution.The 18th Amendment Led to a Misuse of Doctor’s NotesRatified i... 04/11/2024

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Total Time: 21 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 6 eggs   ¼ cup mayonnaise   1 teaspoon Dijon mustard   ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard   ½ lemon, juiced   ¼ cup chopped green onions   salt and pepper taste       Directions Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel. For faster cooling, place the eggs in an ice bath before peeling. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, lemon juice and green onions. Chop the eggs into big chunks and mix gently with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. 04/14/2024

 Yesterday several of our agents were able to attend The Isaiah 117 House Hamblen County TN Fundraiser Lunch.   Here is just there one purpose ...Our PurposeWhen children are removed from their homes out of concern for their safety, they are usually brought to a child welfare services office to await placement. This wait can be a few hours to several days. These children often have nothing with them and are scared, lonely, hungry, and in dirty clothing.Isaiah 117 provides a comforting home where these children instead can be brought to wait – a place that is safe with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets. This space allows children to receive the comfort and care they need while child welfare staff can do the necessary paperwork an... 04/10/2024

  Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs   3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered   ½ cup fresh lemon juice   ½ cup olive oil   6 cloves garlic, minced   1 tablespoon dried oregano   1 tablespoon kosher salt   1 teaspoon dried rosemary   1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   1 pinch cayenne pepper   1 cup chicken broth, divided   1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or to taste     Local Offers Aurora, CO 80016  Change       Buy all 12 ingredients from this recipe for $37.71 Add tocart     Directions Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan. Place chicken and potatoes in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, s... 04/14/2024

April 11th - National Cheese Fondue 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. 04/11/2024

Trivia question answers for Tuesday April 9, 20231. The battle of Bull Run occurred during what ear? Civil War2. Which chip had a bandito as a mascot in the late 1960's? Fritos3. What does the "touch of Midas" turn everything into? Gold4. What is the fastest sense? HearingTrivia questions for Wednesday April 10, 20231. What is the only marsupial found in the U.S. and Canada?2. What kind of fruit juice is used to mix a mojito?3. Who lives in a garbage can on the TV show "Seasame Street"?4. Why are trees covered in bark?Enjoy your day..  04/10/2024

Well, here we are it is Tuesday and I have been working virtually nonstop with future listing clients and at the same time negotiating two offers on my listings. Virtually no time for anything else.Hence, I thought it would be time to make a meal. Well, this was a few days ago. Saturday or Sunday the days blend together. Now I finally have time to post about it.Let me know your thoughts. The pasta was ordered from Italy via Amazon. The seafood was from Wild Fork  Debe Maxwell, CRS  knows about this place and if I might say became a loyal fan of them.The Sauce, I made a week or so ago before Easter, because Diane wanted my Rollup Lasagna.  So, with that said easy and if I might say so tasty dinner. If I might add this was one of my favorite Rigatoni, you can get it on Amazon well worth t... 04/09/2024

Back in 2008 I viewed my first Florida Sunset as a Resident of Florida!  I had seen many sunsets in Florida before calling Florida home but that one was special.  I was on the banks of the Matanzas River just south of Saint Augustine looking west as the sunsets.  I thought wow I get to see these regularly now as I live here! The Villages, Florida has many areas you can enjoy the sunsets, overlooking the many lakes and golf courses.  One special place is Sunset Point (currently under construction) which is located off or Morse Boulevard just north of Lake Sumter Landing.  There is golf cart parking available and many come with their beverage of choice and watch the sunset into Lake Cherry.  Just north of Sunset Point is a large area and many times groups of friends will meet there for a ... 04/10/2024

Wordless Wednesday…Channeling Indiana Jones “Snakes, why’d it have to be snakes?”Indiana Jones-Raiders of the Lost ArkFull disclosure…I love animals but I am not overly fond of snakes! After seeing 6 snakes on one Girl Scout camping trip, my toes curl just looking at a picture of one. Yesterday as Larry and I were preparing for our morning walk, Larry saw this fellow in front of the door that leads to the garage. (it’s a detached garage so thankfully not by our back door)It was a Coral Snake one of a handful of venomous snakes in Texas. Our State has the “highest density” of snakes than any other state. Arizona, however, has more venomous snakes.  Full Disclosure…we dispatched the snake using two shovels.  And lest you call P.E.T.A.- Their venom is 8 times more lethal than that of the d... 04/10/2024

Snapdragon Vietnamese PhoA bowl of Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho was my choice for lunch at home. This is beef flavored noodles soup. You just add water, microwave and your lunch is ready. The advice on the side of the bowl: 'Slurp like nobody's looking.' Chef Dolores usually cuts the noodles to reduce the slurping.We purchased the 9 bowl package at Costco.  Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 7890Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 04/11/2024

On August 26, 1920, U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment, finally granting American women the vote after a hard-fought battle dating back to the nation’s very founding. However, perplexingly, the U.S. Capitol had already played host to its first congresswoman a few years prior: Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana.Like many other American liberties, women’s suffrage was slowly granted state by state before becoming a national right protected by the Constitution. Montana granted women the unrestricted right to vote in 1914. Two years later, 36-year-old Rankin, a vocal suffragist, ran for one of the state’s two House seats and won. The election of Rankin, the first woman ever elected to the federal government, was a bright spot in American history ma... 04/09/2024

The Great American North American Total Solar Eclipse.The last call for totality was in my small home town of Houlton Maine. Where am I in Maine? A little further north than Kittery and you made it to Bar Harbor Maine? Keep going.Everyone want to experience totality... not a partial eclipse but total darkness.Here's one of my photos of totality in Houlton Maine.Houlton Maine is smack dab positioned at the start of Interstate 95 and was lucky enough to be in the eclipse epicenter.Aroostook County is the largest county east of the Mississippi River and surrounded by Canada on three sides.Private jets reported to be owned by Adam Sandler, Oprah and even Taylor Swift were among the many at Houlton International Airport.Did not rub shoulders with those celebrities but maybe their aircraft ma... 04/09/2024