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Hidden Gem in the Rain - Karen Anne Stone

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 Here is a link to what this challenge is all about.

I am honored to have been chosen as a Hidden Gem in the Rain by Bonnie Westbrook, who is a lovely lady in Ada, MI that blogs about many interesting things including It's a Jungle Up There, which is about the Rain Forest and Life Lessons, which is about... well, Life Lessons.  : )  Thank you very much Bonnie for taking the time to read my blog and for choosing me as your hidden gem.  I sincerely appreciate it.  I also think you are a Hidden Gem... keep blogging!

As part of this challenge, I get to be next to pick my Hidden Gem.  This is more easily said than done.  Not because I can't/couldn't think of anyone.  It was hard narrowing it down!  I've found quite a few people on AR that are unique and interesting. 

 My pick for Hidden Gem in the Rain is Karen Anne Stone It seems strange to me to say "Hidden" in relation to Karen Anne, as I can't imagine her hiding from anything.  She is intelligent and doesn't mind stirring the pot.  She is able to maintain a healthy, non-insulting debate on her blogs.  And best yet... Karen Anne is funny.  I encourage you to check out some of her blogs and get to know her a little better if you haven't met her already.

Some of my favorites:

Voices for Peace about a local visit from Dr. Maya Angelou
If You Could be a Little Girl Again... Just for a Month... Would You?
Let's End US Independence on Foreign Education

and so many more...

Karen Anne not only gets people thinking, she gets them talking.  So whether she's actually hidden or not, I feel like Karen Anne deserves recognition for her blogging.  Thank you Karen Anne!

The next part of this Hidden Gem challenge is to tag 2 people to blog on their Hidden Gem (and Karen Anne gets to pick one too).  So I am picking my mother, Terrylynn Fisher, and our friend, Kym Hough.  Terrylynn is a Real Estate expert with 30+ years experience.  Kym is not only an excellent home stager, she is a marketing expert.  Also - since I am in 3 pet groups on AR, I thought my new friends there would appreciate that Terrylynn & Kym both love animals.  (When we were little girls, Terrylynn actually worked for a veterinary office and brought one of our kitties home from work.  Kym... well you never see Kym without at least one dog on her lap, more often two).  Can't wait to see who they pick as Hidden Gems!

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Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
Thanks so much, Chris.  I know Karen-Anne but not the others. Thanks for participating.
Feb 22, 2008 10:31 AM
Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA
REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent
I ADORE karen Anne!  She is an amazing woman and wonderful blogger.  Good choice, Chris.  BTW, that little guy you posted on Jason's (I think?) blog the other day is SO cute! Also must be pretty smart that he values Bob Marley!
Feb 22, 2008 11:34 AM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
Chris, I have enjoyed Karen Anne's post for a while now.  You are right tough issues don't scare her but she presents them in a fun manner.
Feb 22, 2008 02:03 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Chris, Karen Ann is a wonderful blogger!  It's wonderful of you to point her out to those that aren't familiar with her.  I love your people and pet pictures; another animal lover!  (I should have known, huh?)
Feb 22, 2008 02:44 PM
Melissa Grant
A Serendipity World - Greenbackville, VA
The Law of Attraction In Life & Business
Thank you for this Hidden Gem. I am not familiar with any of them so I will be off to do some great reading !
Feb 23, 2008 12:08 AM
Bonnie & Terry Westbrook
Westbrook Realty - Ada, MI
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Chris, nice hidden gem, though I agree, hard to think of hidden and Karen Anne in the same sentence. She certainly deserves the spotlight. I enjoy reading her blog, especially her stories from the past - I can relate and they amuse me. Thanks for the reminder, I will go sign up for her blog. luv the doggie photos.

Feb 23, 2008 04:38 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

You pegged Karen perfectly, she is funny, thought provoking and just fun to chat with, especially if you find that funny bone it is hard not to laugh when reading her stuff or her comments!

Feb 23, 2008 04:53 AM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Missy - You are welcome.  Enjoy their blogs

Elaine - Karen Anne IS great, I agree.  And my little nephew is not only gorgeous, he is also smart and has great taste in music, you are right.  : )  I'm not biased at all. 

Marchel - I'm glad you enjoy Karen Anne as well.  She does handle the issues with a different spin.

Carole - Of course, it's all about the animals.  : )

Melissa - Enjoy your reading & thanks for starting this.

Deobrah - I'm glad you had time to check them out, they are worth a read.  Thank you for your comments! 

Bonnie - I enjoy her blasts from the pasts too... didn't even put one of those in, thanks for the reminder!

Todd - Karen is all of those things, that's for sure.  I'm glad you enjoy her posts.  I'm interested to see who she picks as her Hidden Gem.

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Feb 23, 2008 04:57 AM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Chris:  Thank you so much for picking me as your "hidden gem."  I can think of other words for me... but just this once I'll be nice to myself, and will stick with your choice of words.

And everyone: Thank you so much for all of your very kind words.  Sometimes I wonder what people think, so it is extremely awesome to get such feedback.  And some of you... I know what yer doin'.  You are just encouraging me to be "bad" some more.  Okay, okay... I'll see what I can do.

Feb 23, 2008 07:02 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

I can think of plenty of words for me too, Karen Anne.  Maybe that's part of why I like you, we have some things in common!  : )

Chris

Feb 25, 2008 04:04 AM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Ok honey, what the heck, you keep joining blogs and then I get to know about them and comment, so now I need to do a blog on them...right?  So, so watch out "them"...here I come. 
Feb 26, 2008 04:34 AM