Kathy Schowe's Blog

Just because my husband is ill doesn't mean I'm not still working.My husband, Bob was admitted to Eisenhower Hospital 2 weeks ago tonite.  He underwent treatment for heart failure, excess fluids, among other things.   We celebrated our 27th anniversary in the ICU.  Not fun.Good news is that he is...

Thankful November-Grateful forLa Quinta Country ClubWe joined the La Quinta Country Club in 2000. It is hard to believe that this is our 26th season here.  When we became members, I had no way to know how grateful I would be for the friendships we would make and the years of fun we would savor.  ...

Thankful November: My Assistant-CelesteIn May of 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  It was in early stages, but after several MRI assisted biopsies, tests, and appointments through the summer,  I chose to have a double mastectomy.  I did not want to live with the uncertainty and fear of w...

Speechless Sunday:  LQCC Southern ViewsWhen searching for a home in the La Quinta area, southern views are often times a priority.  Many buyers come from cold climates and want a sunny patio, or pool area during their time here in the winter.  Luckily our neighborhood is surrounded by the Santa R...

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY: View from the TIPSMost of the time when I play golf, I head from the 12th green straight across to the 13th tee.  But now, when the course is closed for overseeding, I am walking the entire course and following the cart paths.  If you head back to the tips, on #13, you are trea...

When I began in Real Estate over 19 years ago, it took a few years to find my footing.  One of my first mentors and broker, Lori Bowers, encouraged all of her agents to begin blogging on the ActiveRain Real Estate network. What is ActiveRain you ask?  Here is what AI says:ActiveRain is the world'...

La Quinta Country Club :  The Early YearsIn 1958, the land and area known as La Quinta Country Club was a barren, windswept, treeless desert.  But the dreamers who bought the small boutique La Quinta Hotel had plans for lush fairways, sparkling lakes, and a playground for the stars...on a Champio...

Grief: It will always be a part of you. Years ago my friend Trish Herzog shared this essay about her experience with grief.  It is universal and whether we have lost a parent, or spouse, or friend, we can all relate.  With her permission, I am sharing it with you.  Please pass it along to anyone ...

My Most Heartfelt ❤️ ... Aren't they all at LQCC?I am truly blessed to live, work, and play in La Quinta Country Club.  Our neighborhood surrounds a prestigious golf course, one of the oldest in the Palm Springs area.  The Bob Hope Classic was played here, and now continues at the AMEX PGA event ...

Wordless Wednesday:  Summer La Quinta LQCCMost homeowners and members of La Quinta Country Club leave during the summer months. For those of us who live here full time we languish in the slower pace, the balmy nights, the quiet sunsets, and sometimes a thunder storm!  Cloudy skies are rare here a...