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I know you might be bored from my question, but which dinner would you like... I love teasing you with the different dinners I create but it tells me how you answer which meal I would prepare if you came over for dinnerNow with that said which of the two you would like. Inquiring minds want to know. 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, luxu... 04/02/2024

If you go to one of the squares in The Villages, Florida to listen to the band don’t be surprised to see a group of line dancers already there dancing in unison.  Most of the time the core group are students of the many line dancing classes held regularly in The Villages.  One of my first visits to Spanish Springs Town Square around 2009 I heard for the first-time Bryson Bernard’s Cupid Shuffle and watch about 100 people take to the dance floor and line dance.  I was amazed and had to ask and that is when I first learned about the line dancing craze in The Villages.Today when the band takes a break the sound guy plays Cupid Shuffle, Macarena and a few other songs for the line dancers and they don’t stop.  When I am hosting a party, and playing music if I want to get people up and dancin... 04/05/2024

I have to admit that we inhabitants of the Northern States go a little crazy when the weather breaks, even for a day.We try to get so much in on those first warm days we probably look like this:Now that I think about it I had my first hart attack on one of those days. My wife reminded me that I had done a lot of out door chores including washing all three of our cars that day.From December to the "real" spring you will find on any fair day you will see people out on motorcycles, walking in shorts and halter tops even if the temp is just 25 to 30 degrees as long as the sun is shinning.  04/02/2024

🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 4-11-24☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome all to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE 04/11/2024

👩‍Trish's Splash Photography 4-10-24💦For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI am sure all who follow my blog are familiar with the talents of Trish, especially with a camera in her hand. A few years ago she created a series of photos from photographing drops of water and the splash that they would make. I absolutely loved what came from this and I am sure that everyone else will too, so I wanted to share them in the Rain. If you missed the inaugural post for this series and thus did not get a peek behind the scenes, you can go back and check it out here: 📸Trish's Splash Photography☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS fo... 04/10/2024

"Comparison is the death of true self-contentment."Writer, John PowellYour action for today is to see if you are comparing yourself to someone else at the office, online or elsewhere and ask yourself :what good is this doing you?We often only see people's public smile and highlights, we rarely see the tears and struggles behind closed doors. Design An Extraordinary Day! 2022 The Day We Met Whiskey 👉 Get After It / Take Action Archives 👈We work 100% By Referral!Our experienced team is coached by the #1 businesscoaching company in North America:Buffini & Company for over 20 years!We Provide Excellent Service and:Active Duty Military DiscountsVeteran RebatesSchool Teacher RebatesFirst Responder RebatesAll our listed properties come with:and Professional Photography,Marketing and Negotiatin... 04/02/2024

April 3rd - National Find A Rainbow 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. 04/03/2024

Trivia question answers for Monday April 1, 20231. What city is home to Westminster Clock Tower? London2. Irish coffee is made with what type of alcohol? Whiskey3. What is the secret identity of Don Vito Corleone? The Godfather4. What is a smew?  A species of duckTrivia questions for Tuesday April 2, 20231. Who issued the "Emancipation Proclamation"?2. How many stomachs does a Llama have?3. In which direction do speed skaters race?4. What was Cinderella's real name?Enjoy your day..  04/02/2024

I had such a busy day today that I wasn't able to post until this evening. I couldn't let Timmothy's cartoon pass buy. It was a good day but very busy. The highlight of my work day was helping a military couple close on their new home in Louisiana. Louisiana requires witnesses on their mortgage paperwork so my son Timmothy acted as one and my wife Carol the other.  Being we were all together and I interrupted Carols day I took her and Timmothy out for lunch. 04/01/2024

It seems there are no limits to what companies can use to market their services...  For more ‘Real Estate Fun’ posts click here. 04/01/2024

.  After a 3.5 hour drive to Bergen County , NJ , wechecked into our hotel and were Starving ! We asked the Front Desk for recommendations. They replied go to Roxanne’s ! My wife and I love ItalianRestaurants and Roxanne’s was up for the challenge.The atmosphere is very cool ! We sat in the area where their Brick Pizza Ovens were located ( and they made quite a few pizzas while we were there ).After realizing we liked almost everything on the Menu , be both decided on Veal . The quality of Vealthat you are served tells you a lot about the place .My Veal Marsala did not disappoint and was covered with Mushrooms ! The Pizzas sitting all around us ,were NY Style -Thin Crust Pizza ( our favorite). And yes once again on our tour of Bergen County we couldn’t resist their Dessert Menu ! Needle... 04/02/2024

.   Several weeks ago we were in Bergen County,NJ which is very close to the NY State Line . We toured a number of small towns , Franklin Lakes, Mahwah ,and Wyckoff . The Brick House Restaurant was our choice for a late Lunch . It is a popular historic placeright in downtown Wyckoff.  Elegance is the best way to describe the Brick House . We were served a number of courses ! The waiters wore traditional white uniforms. The wine selections were well matched with what was served ! It was really hard to make a Lunch selection with all the great choices being offered . All of this was topped of with a Dessert Plate full of small homemade cakes . The Dinning Rooms were ornate showing a rich history . This is a must Go To if you are in Bergen County .     04/01/2024

Growing up in England, April fools was a big thing, everyone got into it, and I remember two particular April Fools Jokes.The first was an advertisement from Guinness, that encouraged you to cut out the advertisement and put it on the inside of a glass, as they had impregnated the paper with a free beer. I don't know how many people fell for that, but it made me laugh.The second was a television program about the Spaghetti Harvest and I include the excerpt below. Enjoy.I think this worked because people did not travel as they do now, and foreign foods were still "foreign" so shortly after the war.Image courtesy of phasinphoto at FreeDigitalPhotos.net. 04/01/2024

“The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.”—Mark TwainThe happiest people are the ones who make others happy. - Will HammIn any moment of decision, the best thing you can do to the right thing.  The worst thing you can do is nothing. - Theodore Roosevelt.Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. UnknownHere cometh April again, and as far as I can see the world hath more fools in it than ever. Charles Lamb  04/01/2024

Every year on April 1st, and this year on Monday April 1, 2024, we celebrate April 1st Fools Day.There are several myths and theories about how, when, and where April 1st Fools Day developed.One theory suggest that April Fools' Day began in the 1500s when Julian calendar replaced by the Gregorian calendar.Many claim April 1st Fools Day originated during Romans' winter ending celebration; while others claim started from the Celtic's new year conclusion festivals.One other theory that the April 1st Fools Day jokes and pranks related to the arrival of spring and weather changes.There is another myth about April 1st Fools Day that people fail to respond with good humor to tricks attract bad luck.There are several myths and theories about when, where, and how April 1st Fools Day started. How... 04/01/2024

April 2nd - National Peanut Butter and Jelly 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. 04/02/2024

Trivia question answers for Sunday March 31, 20231. Where can you find the iconic Apollo Theater? Harlem, New York City2. Which fruit is tested for openness by seeing if it bounces? Cranberry 3. Which two US states begin with the letter "T"? Tennessee4. The cooking spray PAM stands for what? Product of Arthur MeyerhoffTrivia questions for Monday April 1, 20231. What city is home to Westminster Clock Tower?2. Irish coffee is made with what type of alcohol?3. What is the secret identity of Don Vito Corleone4. What is a smew? Enjoy your day..  04/01/2024

 Motivational Monday…It’s Up to You There are countless quotes and anecdotes to remind us of the importance of our attitude.  This post is yet another one.  Short story…for our Easter family gathering, I found out on Easter morning that there would be 3 more attending. My knee-jerk reaction was … “What…you couldn’t have told me earlier?!”  And then, I took a deep breath and realized I needed an attitude adjustment.  I decided to channel my grandmother whose attitude was There’s always room for more.”Having 33 or 30 for dinner made very little difference. I always have more than enough “goodie bags” for the children. And no one goes away hungry. So after my knee-jerk reaction slinked back into the black hole it came from, I made a choice…MY CHOICE to not let my attitude ruin my, or my gu... 04/01/2024

The lasagna was great! Now six hours later and a couple of walks with the dog I'm still stuffed, so for diner tonight we are doing popcorn.As many of you know we once had guinea pigs in our house and my daughter liked dressing them up. I've always liked these Easter pictures of them. As you know Timmothy also loved these two guinea pigs as he has made them the focus of his cartoon strip which appears in news papers as well as me posting one here on Active Rain every week day.Happy Easter to all. 03/31/2024

The NCAA Men's Tournament is Down to the Final 4A season's worth of games and the ups and downs have brought us to the final weekend of the College basketball season.Saturday will be the day for the stage to be set for the Final 2 to play Monday night for the National Championship.Many a bracket has been destroyed for the loses along the way, but there are some out there that have at least 1 or 2 of the teams above fighting through to the Championship.The seatings are:NC State vs Purdue  Tip off at 6:09 PMUConn vs Alabama   Tip of at 8;49 PMThe site is State Farm Stadium in Glendale AZThe nerves will be frayed this week and so many have UConn projected as the favorite to repeat as Champions but there are 3 teams that are there to try and not make that happen.May the best team win.Go UCo... 04/01/2024