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Trivia question answers for Monday September 2, 20241. What is a male witch called? Warlock2. What is a female kangaroo called? A flyer3. What is the summer counterpart of hybernation? Estivation4. Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables? FruitsTrivia questions for Tuesday September 3, 20241. Who met Cyclops on his third voyage?2. What year did the "Tonight Show" first air?3. Which letter starts the fewest words in the English language?4. What is Albumen more commonly known as?Enjoy your day. 09/03/2024

This is my entry for the 2024 September Blog 53 Word Challenge. Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 and I are hosting this month.  JOB DESCRIPTION OF A REALTOR® Hiring a REALTOR® matters. It is a profession unlike any other.The job is physically, emotionally, and financially demanding.Continuous education, expertise, and technical skills required.Real estate is a people’s business.Communication, integrity, and honesty is the glueThat keeps the transaction together.Without a sale, a REALTOR® does not get paid.  I learned about Press 53 Word Story at a class I took in July 2024 at Olli/UNT (University of North Texas). My first attempt for ActiveRain was writing Durable Agent in 53 Words  on August 10, 2024. It was then, I challenged others to give it a try and Nick was the only one who took up my... 09/03/2024

Hope you had a Happy Labor Day Weekend!I am always amazed how many people are inconsiderate and text you, call you and email you early in the morning and throughout the day without apologizing and saying "hope I am not bothering you during the long weekend..." Needless to say, I respond to texts and emails and calls, not as fast as on a regular day or regular weekend, but it tells me what type of potential client I am dealing with....Just remember, those who work hard in life and never hesitate from challenges are the ones who shine the brightest! (author unknown) I was also amazed how business like Tire Shops were open during the weekend as well as Wine Stores and Grocery Stores. Needless to say, I managed to provide them with business.Yes, yesterday morning I was ready to go do some e... 09/02/2024

Logging into apps and accounts is becoming harder and harder and yet we still are routinely hacked.  I was ecstatic when face recognition became a standard (even though it has some nefarious governmental uses)!  This SHOULD have been the end of annoying captchas and email or SMS verification. Alas, now we have an additional step!!!Once we utilize face recognition, we are still required to verify via SMS or email!! Then why bother with face recognition?  Now we have passwords, captchas, face recognition AND SMS or email verification to enter mundane sites or apps such as travel.  Not to mention that most of us fail captchas routinely. I KNOW WHAT FOUR BUSES ARE AND YET YOU FAIL ME!!! AHAHAHAHAHAH Captchas need to go away!!Despite all of this, sites and apps are being routinely hacked. Go... 09/02/2024

Who else enjoys learning about what happened in history? Read on to learn more facts from September 2.  44 BC – Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. 44 BC – Cicero launches the first of his Philippicae (oratorical attacks) on Mark Antony. He will make 14 of them over the following months. 31 BC – Final War of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium: Off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian (also known as Ceasar Augustus) defeat the troops of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.  1192 – The Treaty of Jaffa is signed between Richard I of England and Saladin, leading to the end of the Third Crusade. 1666 – The Great Fire of London breaks out and burns for three days, destroying 10,000 buildings, including Old St Paul's Cathedral. 1752 – Great Brit... 09/02/2024

Who else loves learning new random facts? Here are 14 Odd Yet True Facts of September 1st. How many did you know before reading this blog post? 1772 – The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is founded in San Luis Obispo, California. It was the fifth mission founded by Father Junipero Serra.   1836 – Narcissa Whitman, one of the first English-speaking white women to settle west of the Rocky Mountains, arrives at Walla Walla, Washington. 1878 – Emma Nutt becomes the world's first female telephone operator when she is recruited by Alexander Graham Bell to the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company. 1897 – The Tremont Street Subway in Boston opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America. 1914 – The last known passenger pigeon, a female named Martha, dies in captivity... 09/02/2024

Clearwater Lake Recreational Area is located off highway 42 in Paisley, Florida 32767. As you drive on the highway, you will notice canopy of trees along the way.If you are not a nature enthusiast, you may miss the National Forest sign.As you begin to drive in, you feel the serenity of the area that draws you into the park and you will want to see more.There is an area to bring your picnicking goodies for the day. Or you can camp overnight. RV camping is allowed or you can just rent a tent.Another area to sit and enjoy the day.You can also move closer to the water's edge and enjoy your day.Bring your kayak or rent a canoe. inflatable devices are a plus and don't forget your sun umbrella.One of the best things that I noticed,  it is not very crowded.If you enjoy Biking, there is a 22 mil... 09/15/2024

Here some quotes to celebrate Labor Day! "Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it." — Maya Angelou"Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration. The rest of us just get up and go to work." — Stephen King"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity." — Martin Luther King, Jr."There is no substitute for hard work." — Thomas A. Edison"It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things." — Theodore Roosevelt 09/02/2024

Mid-Century Modern Architecture Design ThemesIf you like sleek, simple, and elegant design, you might be interested in learning more about mid-century modern architecture.  Palm Springs California is practically an outdoor museum of this style. Residential and commercial examples abound throughout the city. Emerging in the middle of the 20th century, influenced by the optimism of the post-war era and the availability of new materials and technologies. Mid-century modern architecture is characterized by clean lines, minimal ornamentation, organic shapes, and a connection to nature.  Some of the main themes and features of mid-century modern architecture are explained below.What is mid-century modern architecture?Mid-century modern architecture is not a single style, but rather a collect... 09/02/2024

For Beautiful Beckett’s birthday, her parents scored big with a surprise she’ll never forget ~ tickets to see her all-time favorite basketball star, Caitlin Clark, playing against the Dallas Wings, on her Indiana Fever team! Beckett was able to bring a friend, and proudly wore her #22 jersey! They had the time of their lives. Not only did they get to soak up the game’s electric atmosphere, but they also met NaLyssa Smith and snagged autographs from Kelsey Mitchell (who lit up the court with 36 points!) and Erica Wheeler! The Indiana Fever team won 100-93 against the Wings. The girls were over the moon, buzzing with excitement as they cheered on the Fever team, surrounded by a passionate wave of fans that traveled just to support their team! 09/03/2024

Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.    THIS WEEK IN HISTORY u1998: Mark McGwire hits home run #62 on Sept. 8, breaking a 37-year-old record. u1997: An estimated 2.5 billion view Princess Diana's Sept. 6 funeral on television.u1979: The Entertainment Sports Programming Network (ESPN) debuts Sept. 7. u1974: On Sept. 8, President Gerald Ford pardons predecessor Richard Nixon. u1975: In Boston, public schools begin court-ordered citywide busing Sept. 8. u1927: Philo Farnsworth transmits the first TV pictures Sept. 7.u1901: President William McKinley is fatally shot Sept. 6 in Buffalo, NY. u1776: On Sept. 9, Congress votes to name the cou... 09/05/2024

What is the most embarrassing experience you've ever had that still makes you blush when you think about it?   Chickens and EggsThe elderly grandma always talked to the hens whenever she fed them.One day, her grandson asked, "Grandma, why do you talk to the chickens?""I'm just trying to egg them on."    YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email      Bill   at     billsalvatore.teamiii@gmail.com Read other YVP Blogs hereFor more information, Call or Text: 602-999-0952Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite PropertiesYour Valley Property TeamResidential Sales, Marketing, and Property Management Selling Arizona for more than 23 yearsFounder: AZVHV Arizona Veterans Helping Veteran... 09/13/2024

What is the most embarrassing experience you've ever had that still makes you blush when you think about it?  Irony of AgeWhen you're a baby, you're taken care of by your parents.When parents grow old, they're taken care of by their baby.    YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email      Bill   at     billsalvatore.teamiii@gmail.com Read other YVP Blogs hereFor more information, Call or Text: 602-999-0952Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite PropertiesYour Valley Property TeamResidential Sales, Marketing, and Property Management Selling Arizona for more than 23 yearsFounder: AZVHV Arizona Veterans Helping VeteransRecipient: East Valley Tribune’s: Best Gilbert, Arizona Realto... 09/06/2024

Nerdin Gardens: There's Gnome Place Like Home! Plump peppers, a most colorful sight, Picked with care, a gardener’s delight.  Bright ripened tomatoes, hanging high, Tasting a sweet, cherry orb as I pass by.  Prickly cucumbers that offer sweet meat, A summer’s late harvest is now complete.  Good golly, I must say,Let’s eat without delay! Happy Labor Day all, we are picking and grinning at home in Nerdin Gardens while enjoying the fruits of our efforts! 09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day Labor Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was growing up in New York it was the LAST big party before we went back to school (usually that Thursday). It was still warm enough to go to the beach, or swimming in the pool, or staying out late with your friends! I think we need to spend just a minute thinking about the great men and woman for which we actually celebrate the holiday. Those who built the roads, bridges, tunnels. Those who built skyscrapers, taught our children and toiled in our hospitals. Those who went out every day to make America Great.  Enjoy your BBQ  :)   Jeffrey DiMuria Waves RealtyBroker/Owner2018 Melbourne Ct, suite 206Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone: 321.223.6253          e-mail:  Jeff@WavesRealtyFL.com  09/02/2024

Portugal, Land of Simple BeautyWe are stealing a bit of time from the realities of life in America and have literally taken a step back to a pace from another era where life is meant to be enjoyed and there are other things than work.I still have family in the northern part of Portugal and have used the opportunity to have a reunion of first cousins as we are now the upper level of the family with all siblings on my father's side gone.We gathered in my cousin's condo in Chaves, Portugal to toast our parents and say a prayer and just enjoy each other's company. After the meal, well, one does have to walk off the calories and with the tradition of the city of Chaves, most appropriate.It is a city that can trace its origins to well over 2,000 years and the cobblestone streets are still qui... 09/03/2024

September 3rd Puzzle - U.S. Bowling League 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. 09/03/2024

She embraced me, held me close and said, “welcome home.”   The September challenge "Blog 53 Words Challenge" is being hosted by Nick Vandekar and Patricia Feager. The assignment is to write a 53 Word Story about any topic of interest. With the topic of the challenge being a wide open book, I looked out the window, picked my subject and came up with the below story.   She embraced me, held me close and said, “welcome home.”Her countenance often changed by the minuteSometimes stormy and other times calm or beautifulShe required a lot of work in terms of upkeepBut I was always rewarded for my energyI continued to love her anywayWho is she?"Montana"   That was my 53 word story. But we're not done yet! The challenge also asks us to share in at least 300 words, what we did, whether it was eas... 09/08/2024

Happy Labor DayLabor Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was growing up in New York it was the LAST big party before we went back to school (usually that Thursday). It was still warm enough to go to the beach, or swimming in the pool, or staying out late with your friends!I think we need to spend just a minute thinking about the great men and woman for which we actually celebrate the holiday. Those who built the roads, bridges, tunnels. Those who built skyscrapers, taught our children and toiled in our hospitals. Those who went out every day to make America Great. Enjoy your BBQ  :) 09/02/2024

Congratulations, you just made it through the toughest part of being a fulltime Floridian!  The month of September you feel the change and looking at the 15-day forecast we are talking highs in the mid to upper 80’s and evening in the mid to upper 70’s.  Humidity is dropping and it’s time for parties and festivals.  My goal is to keep you informed on fun events in and around The Villages Florida and I have 5 events planned for you.Michelle and I host 3 parties and our social club host 2 that I am going to invite you to attend, this kicks off in October.  First our Rio-One Social Club which is very active has two events open to all.  On Monday, October 14th from 4:00 until 7:00 we have our annual Oktoberfest which is always well attended.  For $12 you get Brats, Rolls, Sauerkraut, German... 09/03/2024