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Glancing down at my subscriber list the other day I realized I had over 90 people here on Activerain that I subscribe to. And when you think about it, it's really NOTHING compared to the amount of wonderful people on this site who's posts I am missing out on. Still, there are only so many hours in a day. Thinking back to when I first signed on and the hundreds and hundreds of posts I've read, there are some that will always "stay with me." Some were just plain funny, some taught me things I never knew, some shared such beautiful and personal information I felt a kinship with yet another wonderful activerainer. Some inspired me, gave me insights, different perspectives.

I decided to try to choose just one post from each person who, knowingly or not has had a profound impact on me with one of their writings. This was easier said then done; there are so many people with so many wonderful posts I realized the difficulty of what I was undertaking. I also realized that I would somehow unintentionally leave out some very wonderful people, it would be inevitable. And it couldn't be done in one post. Here's the first of a few posts on the people and posts of Activerain that have touched me in a very personal way. In case you missed ANY of them, I found them to be some of the BEST.

Jeff Belonger and several others speak of link love. He is also, incidentally, one of the first people who somehow found one of my posts way back when and commented. Jeff has taught me much about the mortgage business and while I have a long way to go I find the information he shares amazing. While looking through all his posts I realized it was a recent one that I just loved; I suggested it for a Feature but sadly, it didn't make it. It made me laugh and if you didn't take the test, you didn't get the most out of it. For a good laugh (and just maybe a few truths) try: Step up to the plate...... Make someone's DAY !!!

Joan Mirantz, The self proclaimed Ms. Maven of Blogging is truly that. Joan started a very special series that I began to look forward to every single week. On Sundays Joan and her husband take Road Trips. We are all allowed to come along and share some very special experiences we wouldn't normally have an opportunity to. One of my favorite trips with Joan was: New Hampshire Sunday Morning-#10 (Foliage Edition)

A while back I stumbled on the funniest post on Feng Shui I have ever read. Poor Sheron Cardin was having issues trying to figure it all out. What I didn't know at the time was that Sheron has a real interest in Feng Shui. Whatever spurred this post of hers, I can't help but laugh to this day when I read it; you are guaranteed to as well: Feng Shui Journal from a Decorator's Point Of View Part One: "The Love Stones"

Not long ago I stumbled on a "newbie." I noticed someone with talent and he wasn't posting in any groups so he wasn't being found. I emailed him and what comes across most in his posts are his absolute LOVE of what he does. Read Fernando Rosado's post: Staging Anecdotes I wanted to Share.... I love my job!!!

There are some people I shook my head at and went back and read their posts all over again. How to choose one when you love them all? Well, there is always one that stands out in your mind for one reason or another; the one that touched me the most by Sally "Celeste" Cheeseman was: A Hawaii Real Estate Story: The Faithful and Loyal Client

It wasn't all that long ago that I subscribed to Bill Cherry. He's got a ‘Sunday in the Park' series and I love them all; I think my favorite of his was: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH DALLAS REALTOR BILL CHERRY - 6th Edition

Jo-Anne Smith. That's a sentence in itself. I am astounded by her writing and thoughts but one post in particular hit me---HARD. Because I knew it to be true. I have not listened many times in the past because I had never heard it put quite that way. Now I carry those words with me and think of them often: Spirit Warns You Twice, The Third Time You Stand Alone

There is yet another beautiful series by the lovely Julie Neerings. Julie is an absolute inspiration to me and if you've read her, she's likely one for you as well. My favorite of her series was "L": ABC Soup...A Day Full of L-LOVE

Want to learn things you may not have known? And learn by one of the BEST? I always read Colleen Kulikowski's posts and this was the one that gave me more then I would have expected: ActiveRain Owner's Manual | Book 2

Lisa Heindel shares her life with us in her posts. I think often of New Orleans and the hurricane that devasted it one day. But I didn't have to live it, Lisa did...and here she shares the unimaginable with us: Wake Me Up When September Ends

These are just some of my favorite posts that I have ever read on ActiveRain. I hate to think of all I am missing....

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York on 11/20/2007 09:08 PM

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44 Comments on Some Posts Just HIT You REALLY HARD By Feng Shui Long Island

NOV

2007

Hi Carole:

There are some incredible writers here on ActiveRain, and some fantastic stories too. It's nice to point them out. Happy Holidays!!!

Carole ~ I've read some of the blogs you've listed, but will be going back and reading the others. What a great idea for a blog! BTW, I like your new picture - is that at the Eiffel Tower?

Carole-You are such an amazing lady. Every blog of yours I feel as though I'm floating on a cloud of goodness. I am so grateful to you for your continued support and friendship. Thank you for appreciating my blogs and enjoying the sappy side of life. Thank you for the mention and thank you for writing such a wonderful blog. I do love these types of blogs because it gives me the opportunity to read up on some blogs I may not have ever seen before.

Thank you again! Big hugs to you my friend!

Carole, a very well put together post on a good group of people! I love Joans Sunday posts too, that's my favorite!

Carole ~ <<<<<(finally found that thingy..lol)

And in all seriousness, Carole you have helped me a lot getting around the rain , and I value that...

Now,...... your blogs are inspirations from the heart and valuable lessons. Believe it or not, to me...they are priceless.

I feel so honored to have been mentioned .... I feel like I won an award of recognition ....and since you wrote it... I GUESS I DID Thank you! truly for your constant support.

Medal

Carole, Your writing just seems to get better and better and better....I don't know how that is possible as you were an amazing writer when I first came across your blogs back in May when I joined AR, and look at you now!

I will be taking special note of the blogs you have mentioned here....some of them I haven't read yet, however I know if they come recommended by you, they likely have a VERY special message.

Thank you for mentioning my post.....somehow I kind of knew that would be the one of mine you'd pick; perhaps because you've told me so much how that phrase 'spirit warns you twice, the third time you stand alone' has stuck with you and you'll always consider it in all things now.

((-:

Hi Carole,

Happy Thanksgiving to you.

tom braatz

Carole - what a great post - congrats on the feature - I have some reading to do to catch up!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

It is very kind of you to compliment all these rainers. That was very nice of you.

Carole- I haven't read all the Rainers that you mention, but in my experience, of those you mention, you are right on track - their posts are amongst the best. I'll be checking out the remainder. Thanks for sharing your favorites list. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Jackie

Carole..You have some excellent selections.I've read most of them and agree with you 100%

Hi Carole...You really have to get out this way and come on a real trip with us...I don't live that far!

Thank you so much for the mention...those are actually my favorites to write! (it's going to be harder with winter!)

I have to go check out the few I don't know...we must have similar taste cause I read most of them!

smores Have a great Turkey Day!!

I am looking for new reads and subscriptions thanks for the post.

Carole, (my "fair" friend) thank you so much for the mention of my post...it was the most difficult one I've written here and I appreciate that you understood that. You always seem to know the right thing to say...thanks for putting out your own posts that I absolutely subscribe to...wouldn't want to miss a single one! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

NOV

2007

Hi Carole: I have read your posts, and enjoy them. Now... it's on to read the list of those writers whom you also enjoy. Thanks for sharing

Carole- You forgot one writer- YOU! Congrats on your feature! You did great on this post and highlighted some great blogs to read and more people to get to know and learn about. Don't you just wish you could have more hours in a day to devour even more blogs? Katerina

Carole, thank you for offering these great reads- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Hello Carole,
There are so many wonderful posts here and I know I miss many of them. You have highlighted some wonderful ones and some that I missed but will catch now thanks to you.

Good morning Carole ! Just dropping by again to say congrats on the GOLD STAR !!!

you and your writing rock (((-:

Hi Carole,

Very nice post! You are such a kind lady to mention others and place them in the spot light. I have not read any of their posts except for Jo-Anne's which I will agree with you that is a sentence in itself! I will check the others out thanks! Carole your heart is in the right place I see it in your posts. Congratulations on your feature post!!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thanks for sharing and giving us some good reading. I am still new and reading a lot of different posts. Yours have been so helpful and informative.

Carole -- You forgot to list yourself -- You have had some incredible posts. Have a happy thanksgiving and thank you for taking the time to mention these acive rain stars.

I was wondering how my post kept getting revived! You are so sweet Carole. The one that hit home with me of yours was the one where you told us how sick you got...only to find out it was mold in your basement. That will stick in my mind ....for as long as I live. Thank you so much for your support, the mention and your recognizing my Mr. W ... I see him often :)

Thanks for sharing these, I enjoyed reading them.

Carole, well done. This is as fine a synopsis I've ever read here. You can tell you put a great deal of effort and energy here.

Hi Carole -- I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.

You know, your posts and love of others and life in general, always reminds me that in reality, everyday is a day for thanksgiving, isn't it? I am glad we have connected in the rain.

Hello Carole - thanks for posting this I've messed some of these and you are right there is only so much time in the day! but I value your recommendations and so I've bookedmarked this for coffee & PJ morning since I'm not much of an after Thanksgiving day shopper LOL

Happy Thanksgiving to your & yours

Grace

Wonderful choices! These are some of my favorites also. God bless you, and Happy Thanksgiving!!

What a wonder this is!

Mott, I think we have the best writers on this site. I keep wondering how many I am missing....thank you for your comment.

Kathy, Thank you. It was the Eifel Tower but I couldn't edit it the way I wanted...so I put the old one back :)

Julie, I absolutely Love your Series....and my favorite was the L--LOVE! Thank you for your beautiful posts!

Lysa, She is wonderful, our Maven Blogger. I love those trips, I am right there seeing everything she does.

Fernando, You have a wonderful talent--but it's the LOVE of your work that is so nice to see. It comes through in your posts.

Jo, That post was very profound for me. It's true for all of us, we are "warned." And too many times I go against it. Not anymore and I thank you for that----so does Laura, she read it as well; it had an impact on her too.

Tom, Thank you. And I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

Cyndee, I hope you enjoy the other posts as much as I did..Thank you for stopping in and commenting.

Vicky, These are the writers I aspire to be...They are wonderful reads if you haven't seen them. Thank you for your comment.

Jackie, I think you will love them all too. And I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

Monika, They were wonderful, weren't they? And I keep wondering how many other wonderful posts I am missing....Thank you for your comment.

Joan, I know it will be difficult if not impossible to do it during the winter. How about a sled to get around in? Snowmobile?? :) I will miss them but I can handle it as long as you promise to start again in the spring!

Rebecca, I think you will enjoy these very much. They have stayed in my mind...Thank you for stopping in and commenting and look for more of my favorites.

Lisa, As difficult as it was to see it on TV, I can't imagine how it was to live through it. I thank you with sharing that for everyone so we don't ever forget and hopefully more will be done for your beautiful New Orleans.

Karen, Thank you for your comment. These are all wonderful posts by wonderful writers and I hope you enjoy every one!

Katerina, There will never be time to get to them all or make the comments I want to either. But we are here because we love this place and I always wonder what wonderful posts I'm missing!

Laurie, You have a lot to be Thankful for this year! Thank you so much and I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

Cynthia, I couldn't fit them all into one post so it's started a series! I probably gave you more reading but you'll love them I know. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Jo, Thank you for coming back. What a delight to wake up to that gold star! You rock as well, Jo!

Trace, You will love the other posts, I can almost guarantee it. We have some brilliant writers on this site! I wish you a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving as well.

Kim, Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad you're enjoying the "rain" and hope you love these posts.

Joan, Thank you, they are stars and these Activerainers shine brightly for all of us to enjoy! I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sally, In that one post you showed love for a client...in other posts you show love for family, friends and this AR community. I love them all and my pick for you took the longest!

Pam, Thank you so much for stopping in and commenting. I'm so glad you enjoyed them as much as I did!

Andrew, I am so glad you enjoyed them too, they were wonderful posts that I really enjoyed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Karen, I am glad we have connected as well. We have one terrific site here that's allowed us all to do that...connect! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Grace, I was wondering whether to brave the stores myself this year! I'm sure you'll love these posts with your morning coffee and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your lovely comment. And a very Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

being new to ar i am just discovering the old posts and they are great resources.

Carole-Thank you again! You have reminded I need to turn my focus back to the ABC series. I started focusing on all the wonderful contests and other inspirational posts that came to mind and have now realized it's time to get the next one out. Have a fabulous holiday my friend.

Carole - Thanks for the great list. I've taken a look at a lot of these and I think I have some new favorites!

Carole: I can't wait to go back and read some of these posts that I've missed. You are so right, there are just so many great posts and people and just not enough hours in the day. I feel very blessed as to have discovered all the people that I know about in my 5 months here and I look forward to making new discoveries as time goes by. Happy Thanksgiving.

NOV

2007

Carole: Thanks for sharing this great list...now I have new members to read and get to know. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! We do have alot to be thankful for.!

Don

Carole--You could never ever list all of the posts that touch you here in the rain...Nice of you to give it a try. Some good reading included here. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

You have put a spot light on some of the cream of the crop. There is so much to read here in the rain that is very good, it's hard to keep up with it all. Back when A.R. first started you could read it all everyday for the first few weeks. But the explosion of experience that is shared here is incredible and a little hard to take it all in.

Carole, you never cease to amaze me and as a newbie, you are a wonderful role model. What a touching and heartwarming message, especially to be read on this Day of Giving Thanks...the recognition of others...Thank you.

I only strive to someday be on your list.

Your ardent admirer,

Gail Gladstone, Long Island Realtor

Carole... this is another way of paying forward. And even though I am subscribed to you, I missed this post. I remeber seeing it fearyred that day, but I got busy. I then searched my name within blogs and your post popped up because you had mentioned my name. You have a great list of bloggers mentioned here and I look forward to your follow up post with more. And thanks for the kind mention, it's much appreciative.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Thank you CAROLE for the coveted mention on your thought provoking post. I often wonder what you do when you are in AR and now you have surrendered a glimpse and I am so looking forward to exploring your favorites and see what all the buzz is about. How fun!

Doggone you, Miss Carole!

So the Thanksgiving dinner went well, my daughter-in-law didn't deliver our new granddaughter last night as it looked like was going to happen, and things have finally calmed down. Patty and Peggy Sue, the dog, have gone to bed. Ethyl, the cat, and I decided we'd check Active Rain for a few minutes so we could have some quality time.

Ethyl says to me, "Why don't you see what's on Miss Carole's mind today?" He thinks it's just a matter of time before you confirm for everyone else what he and I have known for fifteen years -- a house is not a house without a house cat.

So I click, and I come up with this and I see you added me to your list of blogging friends. I'm so appreciative, but there's no way I deserve that. Everyone of the others you mentioned do, though. Nevertheless, thanks for letting our friendship substitute for my lack of writing talent that's combined with my having nothing much to say.

By the way, Ethyl wants me to tell you that he is a boy cat and that Ethyl a boy's name. Ethel is the spelling girls use. He also made me promise to tell you sometime how he got his name.

GOD Blesses!

Billycherry

NOV

2007

Trevor, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. And WELCOME to Activerain! Thank you for stopping in and commenting.

Julie, I have been missing that series and hope you get back to it soon as well. They are each a beautiful and inspiring read; thank you for enlightening us!

Sal, I'm glad to hear that, these are some wonderful posts by some of the best writers I have found....Thank you for your comment.

Donna, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving as well and I hope you get to read any that you might have missed, I think you will enjoy them! Someday I will get to visit your lovely part of the earth...

Diane, Thank you and happy reading :) I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I took the day off from AR due to family, friends and cooking!

Donald, We sure do have a lot to be thankful for. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you did as well. Thank you for taking the time to read the post and leave a comment.

Teri, Isn't that SAD? I can't even begin to imagine what posts I am missing. But if you believe you meet the people you are supposed to "meet" even here in the rain, I'm off to a wonderful start! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Dena, I don't ever remember being able to read them all, I signed on in Oct. 2006 but didn't become "active" until March I believe. I don't remember how many members we had then but it's incredible the way this site grows! Thank you for your comment.

Gail, I love your writings and your coaching abilities--I learn a lot from your posts as well! And loved hearing all about Huntington, a very special town that I didn't know enough about! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Jeff, Isn't it funny, you never know where you're going to turn up? I checked that once after you suggested it and saw someone had mentioned me and I hadn't known about it! See, I'm reading :) Thank you for some wonderful information and that very funny post that I really enjoyed.

Sheron, I forgot to look at the date of your post but it still makes me laugh and I loved it. It was your MeMe however that made me contact you...hairdresser, Metaphysician...things that made me go hmmmm..

Bill, I am sure glad that Ethel was with you, he sounds like a sweetheart to remember me! I love your Sunday series and your other posts, I hope they are being put in a collection somewhere...you have some of the most interesting stories that I just love!

NOV

2007

I'm sorry I missed this post, but glad I found it now. Thanks for sharing these great posts and for your sharing your own experience.

NOV

2007

Dan, Thank you so much for coming by and your very nice compliment.

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