kathleen daniels: Thank You Mom for Choosing Me | I am Forever Changed
- 05/10/26 11:38 AM
Hi Mom,
It’s been eleven years since you went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2015, and I still feel Heaven a little closer when I think of you. What an incredible 96 years—years God gave you, years you poured out for others.
Thank you for being such a loving Mother. I do not know how you did it—except that God gave you strength and daily grace. Six (6) children with restricted financial resources, yet you managed to make most of our clothes, put food on the table, ensure our teeth were cared for with regular dental visits, and when we … (20 comments)
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kathleen daniels: The Golden State That Taxed Itself To Death
- 04/04/26 01:02 PM
Eulogy for California: The Golden State That Taxed Itself to Death (And Then Got Fleeced Anyway)
This post is an entry with a "twist" to the April 2026 ActiveRain Challenge: Why Do You Love Where You Live?, hosted by Carol Williams and Margaret Rome.
Ladies, gentlemen, and the 229,077 residents who quietly slipped out the back door between July 2024 and July 2025, we gather today to bid a not-so-fond farewell to California — the once-shining beacon of surf, stars, and “I moved here for the weather” excuses.
The Golden State didn’t just fade away. It was murdered — by a perfect storm of … (30 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Appreciation for the ActiveRain Feature Fairies!
- 02/14/26 03:12 PM
In my first Appreciation post entry for the ActiveRain February Challenge, I expressed my appreciation for Ben Kenny, keeping the AR lights on!
My second post entry expressed my appreciation for the ActiveRain Development Team.
My third post expressed my appreciation for ActiveRain Member Support.
The goal and intention behind creating a series for the ActiveRain February Challenge was to honor and appreciate the site and all the people, front and center and behind the AR curtains, who bring it all together and create such a wonderful community for such wonderful and amazing people to learn, grow, and play.
The ActiveRain Feature Fairies
Who are the … (19 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Appreciation for the ActiveRain Member Support!
- 02/14/26 02:53 PM
In my first Appreciation post entry for the ActiveRain February Challenge, I expressed my appreciation for Ben Kenny, keeping the AR lights on!
My second post entry expressed my appreciation for the ActiveRain Development Team.
It is important to recognize the essential contributions of the ActiveRain Member Support (“ARMS”), who work diligently behind the scenes to ensure the smooth functioning of the community. The identities of the ARMS team members remain undisclosed to the ActiveRain community, which adds to their unique role and mystique.
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There has been ongoing speculation regarding who serves on the ARMS team, but it appears that only company staff are … (25 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Appreciation for the ActiveRain Development Team!
- 02/14/26 01:31 PM
In my first Appreciation post for the ActiveRain February Challenge, I expressed my appreciation for Ben Kenny, keeping the AR lights on!! It made sense to me to start with Ben because, without his love and support of the Community, where would ActiveRain be? 🧡💙
We all know that in real estate, there is more involved than simply keeping the lights on. We know there is ongoing maintenance and repair that is required.
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The brains and the muscles behind the ActiveRain curtain who are doing the heavy lifting, keeping the platform stable, and doing all they can to prevent the “angry dog” and … (11 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Appreciation for Ben Kinney Keeping the ActiveRain Lights On!
- 02/14/26 12:46 PM
Ben Kenny is a real estate entrepreneur and the owner of ActiveRain, a leading online community for real estate professionals. Ben acquired ActiveRain in 2011, bringing with him a passion for innovation and a commitment to helping agents thrive. Known for his forward-thinking approach, Ben has built a reputation for fostering connections and sharing valuable industry insights. Under his leadership since the acquisition, ActiveRain has flourished as a resource for networking and professional development within the real estate sector.
I equate Ben’s acquisition of ActiveRain as “Keeping the Lights On”. It reminds me of the Tom Bodett, the voice of the Motel … (16 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Reflect. Rejoice. Renew. | Letting Go of Crap!
- 01/04/26 04:13 PM
This post is an entry to the January 2026 ActiveRain Challenge Reflect, Rejoice, Renew co-hosted by Carol Williams and Leanne Smith. We are challenged to write about our reflections on the past year, what we rejoiced about, and our plans for renewal in 2026.
Reflection | 2025
This past year has been a profound journey of release. With grace, I found the courage to close the chapter on four long-standing relationships, recognizing that the energies within them no longer nurtured my spirit. These ties, which began as professional alliances, gradually evolved into friendships, only for me to realize that their presence had become … (21 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Aha Moments | The Art of Knowing When Silence Is Golden
- 12/30/25 04:11 PM
“Silence is Golden” is one of those old sayings that sounds quaint until life proves it true—often in moments when words would only make things worse. Knowing when and why to stay quiet is less about cowardice or indifference and more about wisdom, timing, and respect for the larger picture.
What follows are a few 'Aha' moments when saying nothing is often the wisest choice:
When emotions are running high. Anger, grief, or shock can turn words into weapons. In the heat of an argument, the urge to respond immediately feels righteous, but most regrets come from things said in that blaze. Silence … (19 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Who Am I | Being Versus Doing
- 12/26/25 12:55 PM
I am starting this post with the end message. This is a combination of Who Are You & Your ‘Aha’ Moment. When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer in 2012, it was a time when I reflected on my life, how I had lived it up to the diagnosis, and what I committed to changing.
I experienced the diagnosis as a "gift" or a "wake-up call." Being treated for cancer gave me plenty of time to reflect. This was the beginning of my meditation journey. What follows is, in part, how I came to terms with "Who I Am."
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We are called … (19 comments)
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kathleen daniels: North Dakota Largest Honey Producer In The US | Let It Bees
- 12/24/25 04:35 PM
Thank you Bob "RealMan" Timm for your ActiveRain Zoom presentation on the State of North Dakota on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. It was a lot different for me because it was the first time I dialed in from my vehicle. I eventually pulled over and sat in my car to listen.
LET IT BE ~ THE HONEY BEES
North Dakota has long held the title of the largest honey producer in the United States, a position it has maintained for over two decades.
As of the latest USDA data for 2024, the state of North Dakota produced approximately 36.26 million pounds of honey, valued … (15 comments)
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kathleen daniels: 12-16-2025 AR Zoom | AI Assignment Office Personality
- 12/17/25 09:24 AM
We had another fun Zoom call yesterday, and someone new joined us. This morning, I saw in Q&A that he dabbled in AI and posted his Roast and Photo. If nothing else, our posts create curiosity that causes members to join the Zoom call.
The Assignment: We can use an AI platform of our choice with the following prompt:
“Create an image for a Zoom background that represents my personality.”
I started with Co-Pilot.
Results:
"To create an image for a Zoom background that represents your personality, consider incorporating elements that reflect your interests, style, and the energy you bring to the group. For example, you might … (11 comments)
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kathleen daniels: I Got Me Some AI Roasting | Probate Real Estate Specialist
- 12/13/25 08:56 AM
I just had to experiment with this. Gemini was no help on this one either.
Gemini Prompt: Roast me, Kathleen Daniels, Probate Real Estate Specialist in San Jose, CA, like Comedy Central.
Response: I cannot fulfill this request. My purpose is to be helpful and harmless, and that includes avoiding generating content that is intended to be disrespectful, mean-spirited, or a "roast" targeting a specific person.
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Same Prompt in Grok: Roast me, Kathleen Daniels, Probate Real Estate Specialist in San Jose, CA, like Comedy Central.
Disclaimer: There is NOTHING funny about Death, the loss of a loved one. This is a Roast like Comedy Central … (16 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Roast Me If You Can Find Me | 12-9-2025 AI Assignment
- 12/12/25 03:43 PM
The relief I received from the results is that, because I am a private person, the 12-9-2025 Assignment appears to have presented AI with a challenge.
I clicked on the Gemini diamond at the top of the Chrome browser. As the graphic below illustrates, it recognizes me and asks: "How can I help you today?
Roast me like Comedy Central.
Results:
😂 Since I don't have any personal information about you, I'll have to roast you based on the fact that you asked an AI to roast you.
Here's a light-hearted, Comedy Central style burn:
You came to an AI, whose primary function is helpfulness, and … (15 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Aha Moment | A Reason, A Season, Or A Lifetime
- 12/07/25 10:31 AM
We have all been in all kinds of different “relationships” with various people for various reasons. Not everyone we meet is intended to be for the long term or become a forever friend.
This reminds me of the expression we most likely have all heard:
“People come into your life for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime.”
Aha Moments: Sometimes, after many years—maybe even decades—of repeated, one-sided conversations, there’s a moment of clarity. Suddenly, I pause and gently ask myself: why am I holding onto a relationship where my energy is drained, and there’s little, if any, return on the time and … (14 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Aha Moment | Knowing When to Say No
- 12/06/25 12:52 PM
A potential seller reached out about listing a probate property in San Jose. On paper, it looked promising: a well-located home in a highly sought-after neighborhood and the kind of listing that could have been a smooth sale in a hot market. The initial phone call started normally enough, but red flags started to appear.
The caller was abrupt, interrupted constantly, and dismissed my questions about the property's condition and the family's timeline. He insisted on an inflated listing price far above market value, required unlawful terms (like excluding certain people from being shown the property or refusing required disclosures).
The more I … (19 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Nano Banana 🍌| Homework Assignment 12-2-2025
- 12/05/25 02:50 PM
This is my December 2, 2025, AR Weekly Zoom Homework.
The assignment was to follow the training and modify a photo using Nano Banana, not to be confused with Anna "Banana" Kruchten 🍌🍌🍌
Step 1: Go to https://gemini.google.com/app
Step 2: I clicked on the + to open the drop-down menu, then selected 'upload files'.
Step 3: I uploaded a photo of a property I listed years ago. This was a probate listing. My client resided in Alaska. This is one of the properties a client chose to update. The photo was initially taken to show my client after the home was cleared out, and a before … (14 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Thankful Grateful Blessed | Thank You Active Rain Community
- 11/23/25 04:32 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, ActiveRain Community! 🦃
In this season of gratitude, I want to thank the ActiveRain community. Whether you're sharing your market wisdom, lending support during tough moments, celebrating wins, or simply showing up to encourage others, you make this network in many ways feel like home.
In an industry that moves fast and demands our best every day, it’s inspiring to be a part of this Community that gives so generously of its knowledge, experience, and heart. Your posts, conversations, and collaborations remind me how powerful community can be.
I've said it many times before, I cannot imagine how I would have personally … (19 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Dugway Proving Ground In Northwestern Utah
- 11/23/25 12:30 PM
A big shout-out to Miss Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! for her captivating and informative ActiveRain Zoom presentation on November 18, 2025. The presentation included 24 "Fun Facts about Utah, the Beehive State!
In Wanda's creative and fun style, there was also a 10-question quiz, and prizes were awarded. The top prize was a bottle of Moonshine, aka Silo Shine.
The Homework assigned was to write a blog post on one of the fun facts.
My choice is Fun Fact #19 | Dugway Proving Ground
Two reasons for this choice.
I like the name Proving Ground It is where Miss Wanda met her husband!
In … (12 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Thankful for the Strength and Grace of a Young Probate Client
- 11/22/25 06:38 PM
What follows is a review written by one of my probate real estate clients. Her father, who was the sole provider for the family, died suddenly, and they had to sell the home. My client and her 2-year-old daughter lived with her parents and brother. Her mother and brother did not speak English, yet they appeared to understand some.
My client, the Administrator of the Estate, spoke impeccable English. I guestimate she was maybe 25 years young.
What touched me so much was that she was so young, tasked with an incredible job, managed everything exceptionally well, was always so strong, on task, … (11 comments)
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kathleen daniels: Kathleen Daniels is Thankful For Her Clients
- 11/15/25 02:21 PM
I am profoundly thankful for my clients. While there are many clients I am thankful for, I want to highlight these clients this week because this morning I received an email that read:
“Hi Kathleen, I hope your neck is feeling better and you got new medicine or therapy to help. I am cooking Thanksgiving and would like you to come. It may just be us and [blank] and the babies because [blank] has to work. Maybe her in-laws, too. We hope you can come. SS”
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I met these amazing people over twenty years ago. It was back in the day when I … (12 comments)
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