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This Week…Scurrying and Shivering

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This Week…Scurrying and Shivering

 

With only a few weeks left until Christmas, I’ve been rushing around.  There are only a few small children’s gifts to purchase.

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. Ronald Reagan



My biggest task is to find a replacement for Santa. I’ve tried reaching out to Tim Allen but he’s busy. (get it?) 

My neighbor across the street has played Santa for the last 3 years but for health reasons, we’re having to go a different route. The children (and parents) have so much fun seeing him walk through the front door, I don’t want to disappoint them. 

 

 

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. 

George Orwell




On a different note, today is the 83rd Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This day marked the United States’ entry into World War II.  I seriously doubt our young children know anything about this day and what happened. If fact, I have a feeling many under 50 know what happened on this day. 

 

Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay. 

Sallust

 



This has been our first really cold week but don’t laugh… as I write this (Friday afternoon) it’s 56 degrees!   

 

We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace. William E. Gladstone


Have a wonderful weekend.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Today, lest anyone forget, I have asked a trivia question as a reminder of this horrible day. And, may you find a great replacement for your ailing neighbor. Enjoy the holidays,

Dec 07, 2024 05:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin I saw your Trivia question. This is a significant day!!! 

Dec 07, 2024 10:34 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - I'm typically hesitant to say anything or much as temperatures dip in Southern California.   It's a reminder that some people ignore what is happening beyond the world they live in.   I also understand how history and knowledge of many events can be fuzzy regardless of age.   I don't recall the quote you share from William E Gladstone, but those words say a lot.  

Dec 07, 2024 05:19 AM
Michael Jacobs

Kathy Streib - when this native Southern Californian moved to the Washington DC area, I enjoyed the experience of living on the East Coast. Nowadays, I appreciate snow and cooler temps from afar.  

Dec 07, 2024 10:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs when Larry and moved to Northern VA, my friends had bets on how long I'd last in the cold weather!  

Dec 07, 2024 10:38 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

A temperature of 56 degrees feels comfortable to me Kathy. Maybe there's a neighborhood community page that Santa would be willing to join in?

Dec 07, 2024 05:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I'm working on my friend's husband who donned the Santa suit for us when we were in FL! We'll see. 

Dec 07, 2024 10:40 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

This morning it's 42 degrees and rain! We may not be going to the Trail of Fun Lights Fun run with 100% rain going on. Plan B is to meet friends to watch the Long Horns play Georgia! I hope you find a Santa and have a feeling with your resourcefulness you will!

Dec 07, 2024 06:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX we have that Texas ugly weather as well. We did go for our walk in the rain but I was ready to get home. We're watching Az ST and Iowa State now but you know who we'll watch later!!!!

Dec 07, 2024 10:46 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy. It's been cold here too... in the 40's yesterday. WWII is not something I think of as ancient history... I grew up with kids whose fathers and grandfathers served in WWII... and my husband was born just before the war broke out and he has strong memories of his early years during the war. 

Dec 07, 2024 06:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker you and I are close in age, if not the same age. My uncle and father fought in WWII. And my mother and aunt had to carry cards saying they were Chinese and Not Japanese. 

Dec 07, 2024 10:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib Those Japanese camps during WWII were a stain in our country's history, for sure. But I had no idea that people of Chinese heritage had to carry cards identifying them as such.

Dec 07, 2024 01:50 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

My mom told me the high temp today is going to be in the 50s. For me that is freezing...lol

Dec 07, 2024 07:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty spoken like a true Floridian!!  During the season in Delray we could tell who the snowbirds were because they wore shorts when the rest of us had on jeans and sweaters. 

Dec 07, 2024 11:04 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I do have a chuckle when Southerners say 56 is cold!  LOL   It is 35 as I write this, but getting up to upper 50's today, full sun and beautiful.

Dec 07, 2024 07:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox I tell people that our blood is thinner!  Even Larry who is from Iowa and Kansas doesn't like cold weather anymore. 

Dec 07, 2024 11:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Kathy.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend. 

38 degrees here at 11:45 a.m.

Dec 07, 2024 08:45 AM
Kathy Streib

 Roy Kelley I can't do cold!!!! anything below 72 is way too cold. Hello to Chef Dolores.  

Dec 07, 2024 11:12 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
The Orwell and Gladson quotes are so true!

BTW: You know our friend Jim Paulson makes a great Santa. 🎅

Dec 07, 2024 08:46 AM
Kathy Streib

I know Carol Williams but I don't think a Zoom Santa would work. 

Dec 07, 2024 11:13 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Kathy and lots of topics in your blog today.  I hope you find a Santa soon, to bad Tim Allen is not around for it.  

Dec 07, 2024 09:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm Larry says no way will he do it!

Dec 07, 2024 11:13 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Time to bring out your flannel shirt and sweater Kathy!  I had to as well!  You've got a busy week ahead and I sure hope you find another Santa for the kids!  Today is also another special day, my parents wedding day!  My father was a Captain in the Army and home on leave with little time for a wedding but they made it happen!

 

Dec 07, 2024 10:44 AM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

I am a member of several Santa groups.  I would be glad to see if any have availability in your area.

Dec 07, 2024 11:55 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful reflections, Kathy Streib! Your insights on the balance between holiday cheer and remembrance beautifully capture the essence of this season, and I appreciate the humor you bring to the challenges of finding a new Santa.

Dec 07, 2024 12:22 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy maybe if you fatten Larry up, and let him grow a beard he could be the new Santa.   🤣😆🤪

Dec 07, 2024 02:13 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

December 7th is a day to be remembered.  "A day that shall live in infamy," as Roosevelt said.

Dec 07, 2024 03:10 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Dec 07, 2024 03:13 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love that you do such a great job of planning your parties and making sure that everyone will have a lot of fun at them!

Dec 08, 2024 03:36 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

It's about the same temperature here today but no rain. We had a mini heatwave yesterday - it was 74 and it felt great.

Good luck finding a Santa substitute.

Yesterday was certainly a day for reflecting.

Jeff

Dec 08, 2024 04:25 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You bring back wonderful memories of when Santa came to our home to visit the kids. My best friend's husband made a wonderful Santa. He did a lot of Santa visits for charity too. Sadly we lost him several years ago.

Dec 09, 2024 08:47 AM
Barbara Michaluk
Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office - Silver Spring, MD
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR

Hi Kathy, It's so nice that you are willing to put the effort into find a Santa replacement for your neighbor.  You are exemplifying the Power of Love rather than the Love of Power!

Dec 10, 2024 03:41 AM