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What I Learned This Week in ActiveRain-January 20 to January 26,2013.

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I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You.  January 20 to January 26, 2013.

I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It could be something techie, about Real Estate, about a place or person!

Patricia FeagerJanuary 20:   Patricia Feager    Life is Good-Giving Back.
I love the water and fishing even more.  I learned from Patricia that impacting our environment isn’t just done by those who litter or pollute with chemicals.  Just touching the water, placing things in it that aren’t natural to it can affect the water.  I’m thinking of all of those plastic worms and strange looking lures we’ve used.  Please read what Patricia is doing to help.

Jeanne KozakJanuary 21:   Jeanne Kozak    Do You Know What the Sticker on Your Produce Tells You?
I really had no clue on this one but it certainly is helpful information.  We go to a local farmer’s market and I usually just grab, sniff, and drop it in my basket.  


Scott NowlingJanuary 22:  Scott Nowling    Why ActiveRain?  AR Members Join Realtor Hangout & Share Their Story.
I’ve never been to a Hangout on Google+ but I may be missing something. Scott had on last Sunday and the topic was ActiveRain.  See what some faces you’ll recognize have to say.  Oh yes, be sure to head over to welcome him to ActiveRain.

Praful ThakkarJanuary 23:   Praful Thakkar    How to Capture Scrolling Screen.
I use Jing for screen capture all of the time but I’m always looking for something new.  
Here’s one from the Google store.  Praful offers an easy to follow tutorial.


Toni WeidmanJanuary 24: Toni Weidman   Hugging is Good For Your Health But Only If You Hug Someone You Know.
I have a friend who is a strong hugger... another who is an almost hugger... and a few who just aren’t huggers.  Are you a hugger?  Read Toni’s post to learn more about hugging and why it’s good for you.


Roy KelleyJanuary 25:  Roy Kelley   Snowy Day Project: Decorate a Wildlife Tree
I grew up in the South so our little winged friends were pretty well fed.   I never knew about decorating our trees to help feed our birds.  Take a look at his photos and please make sure to keep our birds fed this winter.


Frank LaischJanuary 26: Frank Laisch   The Safest Way to Drive Your Pet Around.
Please read Frank’s post about the best way to chauffeur your pets around.  I was unaware that forcing cold air into their lungs could cause illnesses.  I’ve had 2 dogs that became blind as a result of an autoimmune disease but all of the vets I consulted (yes, doogie opthamologist as well as a doggie neurologist) said that we shouldn’t let our pets ride with their heads out of the window.  


Thank you for letting me do what I love to do each day... learn something new!


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Comments(50)

Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Kathy~ I don't get it, but for some reason the title, "what I learned etc..." has never prompted me to "click" and "read" (I am so glad I changed my ways.....I LOVE this blog and can't wait for more.......)

Jan 27, 2013 01:13 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279
Great posts. Thanks for always compiling these for us.
Jan 27, 2013 01:46 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale
Kathy-You must be very organized, can speed read, speed type, and have a great Internet connection to do this every week. I appreciate your summary.
Jan 27, 2013 02:50 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Kathy -

Glad you're sharing what you learn weekly in ActiveRain. I too learn daily that's part of the joy of the Rain. I see a couple on your list that I have missed time to jump over and check them out.

Jan 27, 2013 03:07 AM
Nancy Middleton
Counselor Realty, Inc. - Excelsior, MN
Nancy Middleton, Counselor Realty, Minnetonka, MN

Kathy: I love your weekly "What I learned this week on Active Rain" feature. I discovered the Realtor Hangout on Google + becaue of you. Thanks.

I write a daily "Today's Events for which I'm Grateful" and send it to 2 long time Realtor friends, my part time assistant, my special lender/ past client/ friend, and another long time friend/past client.

I never thought about posting something similar like this on Active Rain and what I learned there. What I write is really more my daily doings for which I'm grateful and may be more personal information than others would want to read.

The hardest part for me on Active Rain is that I get so nvolved reading and commenting that hours coud go by. I'm going to have to set a timer and only allow myself a limited time each day or week.  What do the rest of you do to help you stay in touch and yet don't over due the time you spend on Active Rain?

Jan 27, 2013 03:19 AM
Jimmy Faulkner
Florida. Homes Realty & Mortgage - Wantagh, NY
The Best Of St. Augustine

I know read the Blogs every day so that I can learn more about Real Estate & Life. Active Rain is one of the most informative things that I read today.  Jim

Jan 27, 2013 03:25 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Kathy, Thanks for another weekly edition of your favorites!  Look forward to your picks each week :)

Jan 27, 2013 07:58 AM
Kelly Young
The Platinum Group Realtors - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126

Kathy, wonderful.  I especiallly love your notes about what each meant to you and/or what you took from them.  Keep it coming.  Great job.

Jan 27, 2013 08:06 AM
Nan Jester
Exit Real Estate Gallery Jacksonville Beach, FL - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Realtor, Exit Real Estate Gallery

I always appreciate you doing these recaps for the week. It makes it really easy to find interesting content to comment on.

Jan 27, 2013 09:16 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

BARFF- I always pick up cans and read the labels but never really looked at the stickers on produce.

Sharon- you are so sweet to give me your feedback on the posts I’ve highlighted.   I enjoy that as much as I do reading the posts.

Patricia- I love “hunting” for posts to share.  You know after I read your post, I began to think of everything I’d placed in the water and never thought of the impact it had on the water and wildlife.

Kristin- sometimes I feel as if the weeks are getting short and shorter.

Charita- enjoy your read!!

Richie- it is a very large group of wizards, isn’t it.

Dick- I’d say everyone is getting busier and busier, which is good.

Roy- I loved your pics of the decorated trees.

Cheryl- you’ll have to email me and tell me which ones they were.

Sharon- Check out Roy’s.  It would make a great project for you and the boys.

Sarah & Lee- don’t forget to check out Pat Kennedy’s weekly post as well.

Sajy- Thank you.  Hope you find a few to read!

Jon-oh dear... maybe I need to rethink my title. I hope you enjoy these!

Paula- You are very welcome.  Check out Scott’s Realtor hangout.

Wayne- LOL-- well, I’m not all that organized, can’t speed read, but I can  type very fast!!  Maybe that’s it.

John- Isn’t if fun clicking on the AR page and wondering what bit of info we’re going to learn.

Nancy- you should try  “Today’s Events for Which I’m Grateful”  and see what the response is!  I sometimes have to set a timer or I could spend all day here.

Jimmy- I’ve always said.. if you don’t find something new here.. you’re not reading enough.

BLiz- thank you... I’ve been missing Ms Bad Manners.

Kelly- thank you.. comments like yours keep me coming back.

Erica- we had plans but I wanted everyone to know about it.  

Nan- if you don’t have a screen capture app, you might want to check out Praful’s post.



Jan 27, 2013 10:12 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Thank you for doing all of the hard work and scoping out these wonderful posts for us Kathy ;)!  There's some great ones here for sure!

Jan 27, 2013 11:22 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Kathy, thanks once again for including my post. It's always pleasure to learn something from another member but it's not always possible. You make it possible for us by going through so many posts....

Jan 27, 2013 11:55 AM
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Always a great post-- yet again.  I can't thank you enough for highlighting these posts, as I often miss some of these, and I like your weekly list!

Jan 27, 2013 03:48 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Thanks, Kathy.  This is another wonderful list and I look forward to it every week.

Jan 27, 2013 06:15 PM
Ridhi Raheja
Movement Mortgage (Illinois) - Naperville, IL
FHA, 203k, VA, Jumbo, PreApproval, Jumbo Home Loan

Thank you for posting this Kathy. I haven't come across these blogs last week. This means that I have to do a lot catching up with these blogs this week. 

Jan 27, 2013 10:22 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Kathy, what a great idea you've implemented. I missed every one of these posts, and now have my evening reading to look forward to. You're the best!

Jan 28, 2013 02:58 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Kathy -- thank you for taking the time to find these great blogs.

Jan 28, 2013 04:19 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Brenda- there really are.  Take time to read Patricia's.  

Praful- thank you and thank you for reblogging the post. 

Gary- thank you so much.  I have to admit it's time consuming but I enjoy the "hunt". 

Debbie- thank you and hope you're staying warm up there. 

Ridhi-we've all been so busy!  Be sure to catch Pat Kennedy's too. 

Lottie- Hope you enjoyed the read!

Steven- You are very welcome!

Jan 28, 2013 11:01 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Always love to get the recaps and see if I missed anything, thanks for sharing

Jan 30, 2013 06:27 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Charles- I hope you found some interesting posts this week!

Jan 30, 2013 11:05 AM