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Thankful Thursdays…Why We’re Here This Easter we had most of the family with us. Last count was 31 (I think)   When we moved back to Houston in 2019 it was because it was time. We had our Florida fun in the sun for about 30 years however Larry and I felt the need to be closer to our families. Cas...

Wordless Wednesday…The Crosses Shortly after our return to Houston, we learned about the crosses that appeared on the tops of pine trees just before Easter. Legend has it that certain pine trees in certain regions of the country will begin to grow pale yellow shoots at the tops of the trees. It i...

Tuesday’s Treasures…More Babies!!! What do I love about Spring? What don’t I love?  Mother Nature is like an orchestra conductor. With one flick of her baton, green leaves appear on trees that stood bare.  A wink from Mom Nature and our fields in Texas are covered with bluebonnets. And finally, S...

 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 …...

Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain March 24 to March 30, 2024  Every day there is something to learn here at ActiveRain.  With this series, I highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, a post about Real Estate or other professions, about a place, or...

This Week…Hope and Joy Celebrated When I think about Easter and what it means to me, two words come to mind…HOPE and JOY. There are always flowers for those who want to see them.Henry MatisseEaster is a holy holiday but it is also a time to celebrate. We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ...

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day In 2017, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed by President Donald J. Trump. It is estimated that more than 7 million US Vietnam Veterans are living in America and abroad.  Many of us were around during the Vietnam War. We had class...

Staging Stories…Why Isn’t Anyone Looking? Stagers are usually contacted before a home goes on the market. Put your best foot forward…make a good first impression! You know! However, sometimes the seller or their agent decides to “Wait to see how things go.”That’s LOST time…and possibly a lost sal...

Wordless Wednesday…Feeding Time! At the Bird BNB better known as Casa Streib, we have 4 chicks that hatched last week. Larry mounted a camera in the top of the bluebird box to monitor the health of the eggs and chicks, and yes…we’re nosy and curious!                                       This is ...

Where Are the Referrals?When asked why members joined ActiveRain or what they hoped to get out of the platform, REFERRALS is often at the top of the list.  Some members have suggested when they leave a comment that we send referrals to them.  So where are they? Why haven’t you been sent any refer...