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What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain-April 26 to May 2, 2020

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What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain-April 26 to May 2, 2020

 

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, something about Real Estate or the other professions that I never knew, about a place, or about a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice! 

 

jim lordApril 25: Jim Lord     My Tiny Shipped Was Tossed!

(I had to share this post even though it was last week!) Jim’s post was published after I’d turned in but it is such an interesting story. Be sure to read the whole story because there’s something he says that is often very true. See if you can find it. 

 

debbie gartnerApril 26:  Debbie Gartner   The shapes of area rugs.

Debbie is always adding to her knowledge base and now she’s added area rugs!

 

kimberly buttonApril 27: Kimberly Button    Seal in Offensive Smells with This Product

I had never heard of this product but we’re more aware now of chemicals in our homes and how they affect us. 

 

doug dawesApril 28:  Doug Dawes     What Are You?

Although some of us are familiar with this story it bears repeating. Doug reminds us that we have a choice. 

 

anna banana kruchtenApril 29: Anna “Banana” Kruchten      Pay It Forward With Love and Thanks

This is just like Anna to keep everything positive and do what she can to help others.

 

alan mayAlan May    Look down, look down, don’t look them in the eye. 

I have to admit when I read Alan’s title, I was channeling Les Miz. But take a look at what he shares! How creative!

 

dee tooheyDee Toohey     Hard Times Require Specific Actions

Dee offers some very specific things that can be done now. These are tips she shared with her team!  

 

diana zaccaroApril 30: Diana Zaccaro     Temporary Inconvenience-Permanent Improvement

A wonderful perspective on all of this by Diana. And cheers to Cocoa Beach. 

 

michael jacobsMichael Jacobs    Two Roads Diverged

We’ve all read the poem but what do you think it means?

 

 

 

bozeman real estateMay 1:  Bozeman Real Estate Group     We are all in this together

I had to share this creative collage!  What do you think?

 

 

debe maxwellDebe Maxwell Selling During COVID-19- The Key Is Over-Communicating

Keeping everyone informed and in the loop is so important. Debe shows why.

 

jeffrey richmanMay 2: Jeffrey Richman     Singing in the Rain, ActiveRain

Welcome back, Jeffrey!!!  Wise words for you ostriches out there!




Don’t forget to check out Carol Williams Second Chance Saturday posts as well!!! I always find several posts that I’ve missed. 

 

You can find previous What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain posts here. 





Thank you for letting me do what I love doing...learn something new and interesting every day!

 

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Comments (44)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you Barbara Todaro it was hard watching Sam's wife today.

Wayne Martin I hope that you were able to get out for some fresh air today. 

Kat Palmiotti hope you enjoyed them. 

May 03, 2020 05:17 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz keep that hat on so it protects you from the Florida sun. 

Carol Williams you are very welcome. 

Michael Jacobs LOL  we are very slowly easing out even though Texas is open. And besides, I've been too busy watching out for snakes. 

May 03, 2020 05:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

hi Grant Schneider I know that she's up in your area. I could relate to her post and it reminded me of when I was looking for a rug when we moved to VA. 

Nina Hollander that's ok. Not a contest! LOL

Ron and Alexandra Seigel what's funny is I try to pick posts throughout the week so when Saturday rolls around I've forgotten who I picked from Sunday. 

May 03, 2020 05:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD don't you love that time of day when it's just you and everyone else is asleep!!!! I was thinking of you because my friend's 101 year old mother who is in a nursing facility has been sneaking out after 7 with her floormate just to take a short stroll in the halls. Otherwise, they have to stay in their rooms and meals are brought to them. I thought how lucky you are that your mom is living with you. 

May 03, 2020 05:27 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS we have some remarkable bloggers here and they all contribute in a different way. 

Brian England I'll bet your staging turned out beautifully!!

Will Hamm Thank you!!! You would be so proud of me...I made bread crumbs today. 

May 03, 2020 05:35 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon Lee safe travels!!!! One step closer to your new rig. 

Aloha Steven Nickens hope you're reading them from your beautiful office I saw on your post!

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I have so much fun seeing what music you've picked for us. 

 

May 03, 2020 05:39 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Anna Banana Kruchten Arizona's Top Banana! I have to agree with you. If people could think about others and give to them...even if only a smile as you said...they could see their attitude change. This is what it is. All we can do is deal with it as best we can. 

May 03, 2020 05:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

hi Matthew Klinowski, PA Thank you. If I had to stay at home, Naples would be a beautiful place to do it. I love your city. 

Thank you George Souto I'm off to search for next weeks. 

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR are you able to get together with your family yet?

May 03, 2020 05:43 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Sheri Sperry - MCNE® enjoy them!!!! Have you been able to see Tristan?

Myrl Jeffcoat thank you and I appreciate the feature in your group. 

Jeff Dowler, CRS without sports on the weekend, I've lost track of what day it is. 

May 03, 2020 05:45 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh thank you so much for including me this week, Kathy! I had made a decision not to market anything about 'we'll all get through this together" (it's so over-used) or focus on COVID-19 at all. But, we are really having to shift and I am getting lots of questions about showings, etc.

I have been trying to share them in a positive light..to be sure that I touch the bases that our buyers and sellers hadn't thought of. These are definitely different times!

Thank you again, Kathy! 

May 03, 2020 09:22 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Hi Kathy, Thank you for featuring my post this week...it was a nice surprise and greatly appreciated. Lots of good choices so looks like I have a lot of reading to do. 

May 03, 2020 09:59 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Teach man, I’ve missed so much! Love and light and all the very best everybody!

May 03, 2020 10:57 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

Well I'm back to my average, I have three for this past week

May 04, 2020 12:57 AM
Thomas Hamrick
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Agent on LivingCbus: The Hamrick Home Team

I loved this post and everything and learned a few things myself. Thanks, Kathy! 

May 04, 2020 12:27 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

A nice variety of blogs i can get caught up on. Have a good Monday Kathy Streib 

May 04, 2020 01:39 PM
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Thanks for sharing my tips!  Be safe and sell, sell, sell!

May 05, 2020 06:51 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

These are some great posts! I read all of them and commented.  Thanks for posting !

May 06, 2020 03:14 PM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Would expect nothing less of this community to continue to output quality content over the last two months. 

May 07, 2020 01:31 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I certainly have more reading to do.  I read a few from your post - good selections, as usual. 

Thank you for all that you do in this community.  

May 08, 2020 09:32 AM
Bozeman Real Estate Group
Bozeman Real Estate Group - Bozeman, MT
Culture forward real estate company in Bozeman, MT

Thank you Kathy for featuring us in your blog! 

May 12, 2020 11:15 AM