It takes a certain kind of person, to care for the elderly. Birch-Patrick Convalescent Hospital and skilled nursing facility is in Chula Vista, California. It is where my 92 year old mother resides. She has been there for the past five years. Out of respect for my mother, I won’t go into too mu
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11/30/2011
The PAWS group is holding another fun Contest. We have so many very creative people here in the Rain ... I know we are going to see some amazing entries. Let the creative juices start to flow ... contest ends on December 15, 2011. Please leave your comments on the original post. Thank you! Ac
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11/30/2011
It’s that time of year … not only for sleigh bells and reindeer and Santa, oh my! AR’s one and only Kerrie Greenhalgh announced Meetups and Holiday Cheer Bay Area Rainmakers – mark your calendars – NO EXCUSES! Let's make it even bigger and better than the first MeetUp! Who: Bay Area Active Rainm
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11/30/2011
This was such a fun thing to do. When I asked my son to take a photo of me he was more than happy to oblige. When I opened my umbrella he looked at me like I had officially lost it. Once I explained it was for ActiveRain … he immediately understood the connection. Photo taken in the streets o
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11/27/2011
If you have not seen Kerrie's "I am ActiveRain" post ... I suggest you take a look and decide if you want to join in the fun. I knew I wanted a photo with an umbrella. I also wanted it to be raining when the photo was taken. Unfortunately, there has not been a lot of rain here recently ... so
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11/27/2011
As I watch this video ... I am crying my eyes out! Thanks Pacita for this wonderful heartfelt video. It's not only the spouses and children who miss their loved ones ... this video proves the dogs miss our troops too! Grab a box of tissue ... and enjoy the unconditional love of the these dogs!
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11/26/2011
The Lights out on Chynoweth … And People Are Home! What can residents do about the street lights that are out on Chynoweth and Duesenberg in Blossom Valley San Jose? The lights have been out since September. I have called the City of San Jose street light division numerous times to report the
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11/26/2011
Hiring San Jose Short Sale Agents who hire a Third Party Negotiator is much like drinking and driving. It’s a lethal combination that could be deadly in terms of a successful short sale. Prudent decision-making dictates ... don't do it! I was talking with a buyer’s agent on one of my short sales.
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11/26/2011
Secrets to a Long and Happy Marriage. An old woman was sipping on a glass of wine. While sitting on the patio with her husband, she said “I love you so much, I don’t know how I could ever live without you.” Her husband asks, “Is that you, or the wine talking?” She replied, “It’s me … talking to
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11/25/2011
I recently received my personally signed copy of Money and Power by Steven Sadleir who I met for the first time about 6 years ago. I am impressed with Steven’s background and his message to the world. Steven is about spreading peace, love, joy and happiness … creating Heaven on Earth. As a Sa
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11/25/2011