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Blink and It’s Gone…End of the Year Random Thoughts

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Blink and It’s Gone…End of the Year Random Thoughts

 

It is a fact (well it is in my mind) that the older you get, the faster the world spins. When you hear a senior say “Where did the time go?” they truly mean it!!!

 

 

2024- for those of us in the Houston area, it was the year of the generator and weather. 

 

May 16:  we had something I’d never heard of in my life… a derecho. It is like a tornado but actually is a “widespread longlasting windstorm” that caused about 1 million customers to go without power.  Powered up the generator!

 

July 8: Hurricane Beryl came to town. Thankful again for our generator. 

 

Christmas Eve and Saturday (28th): Two tornado events. 

 

Larry and I sitting in his closet waiting out the tornado warning. We had our iPads with us and watched the news!

 

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New family members…We added two more to our growing extended family. 

 

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new years 2019

 

Resolutions?

I’ve never believed in them.
(1) All they do is set you up for disappointment. 

(2) If there are things you want to change, improve upon, or do…why wait?! Do them now!

 

The one resolve I have is that every night I pray that I will be a better person tomorrow than I was today. 

 

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C.S. Lewis 

 

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Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. Hal Borland

 

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. Rainer Maria Rilke

 

 

I wish you…

 JOY in your heart every day,

FAITH when times are tough,

HOPE that tomorrow will always be better, 

And  LOVE that warms and nurtures you. 

 

Happy New Year!

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

Good morning Kathy. As the New Year comes to fruition, I am looking forward to more time reading and spending time with my grandkids. As for resolutions, I act upon them when they come to mind. Can't stuff too much into New Years Day. Enjoy your day.

Dec 31, 2024 05:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin I know that your grandchildren are going to love more time with you!!! I'm trying to put more reading time in my daily list. 

Dec 31, 2024 01:46 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I'm totally with you on the new year resolutions issue... if you want to change something or aspire to something why wait till the new year? Fortunately, have never had to sit in a closet waiting for a tornado... Larry looks very calm all things considering.

Dec 31, 2024 05:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker Larry is from Kansas so I rely on him to say "time to go in the closet!  He's a pretty calm person...guess it comes from being a former pilot. We've been around tornadoes in the Bahamas and FL. I'd still rather have a hurricane. 

Dec 31, 2024 01:48 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Kathy Streib, for sharing your thoughtful reflections on the fleeting nature of time and the challenges of 2024; your insights serve as a powerful reminder to cherish each moment and strive for personal growth. I appreciate your warm wishes for the New Year 🥳, which inspire positivity and hope for all of us.

Dec 31, 2024 05:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Happy New Year to you Lew Corcoran I have thoroughly enjoyed your wizardry creating AI photos!!!  

Dec 31, 2024 01:49 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - prior to hearing the definition of derecho, my first impression was that it might be a New Year's Eve toasting beverage.  And on second thought, it's falling into the category of a Florida Hurricane without the alcohol.    

Dec 31, 2024 06:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs I'd never heard of it either until this year. I think I'd rather toast wth a hurricane than the derecho. This has been a strange year for tornadoes.   HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Dec 31, 2024 01:51 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Happy New Years!!!

 This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Dec 31, 2024 06:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Bill Salvatore - East Valley And a very Happy New Year to you as well!!!! 

Dec 31, 2024 01:52 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

This time of year I like to review the last 12 months. I'm always struck by 1) how much has happened and 2) how quickly the time passed

Dec 31, 2024 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Doug Rogers I couldn't agree more!  It seems as if some things occurred yesterday and some long ago!!!  Time passes so quickly!!! Happy New Year!!!!

Dec 31, 2024 01:57 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

At this point the years seem to be flying by. I think 2025 is going to be a wonderful year...though I do believe we will need to reflect on it before we see what great changes happened.

Dec 31, 2024 06:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty  I agree. It's good to take stock of what has happened...to reflect on it now that we have 20/20 hindsight.   Happy New Year!!!

Dec 31, 2024 02:00 PM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Kathy Streib 

Every year is a new beginning and a new ending. Yes, every senior says, "where did time go" It is here and gone and tomorrow a new day to be thankful for. Enjoy yours:) Katina

Dec 31, 2024 06:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308   I can remember when I was a child. It seemed like Saturdays were the longest day of the week.   Happy New Year. 

Dec 31, 2024 02:09 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

What a wonderful reflection of some of the weather related incidents that impacted you in 2024! For me New years is a good time to reflect and analyze how I could have done things differently but I'm not big on resolutions. I do like to re-group and organize to start the year off right. I just bought anew computer for home and had my technology guy install it. I'm re-organizing things and appreciate this time to start the 2025 off on the right note. I feel 2025 is going to be a great year and looking forward to some more harmony in our country (if that is possible).

Dec 31, 2024 07:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX How exciting to get a new computer!!! I love it because I feel like it's a fresh start!  I have more editing to do on my closet! I'm excited about the New Year. I hope it matches the sheer JOY I felt the night of November 5, 2024!

Happy New Year!!!!!

Dec 31, 2024 02:11 PM
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

Kathy, I like this reminder.  Life is full of possibilities no matter what stage we're in!

Dec 31, 2024 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

That is so true Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 They're there as long as we're open for them. 

Dec 31, 2024 02:12 PM
Dick Betts
Dick Betts National Speaker - The Villages, FL
Realtor, Team Leader

Kathy Streib wanted to take a moment and wish you and yours a great, happy and healthy New Year!!

Dec 31, 2024 08:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Dick Betts I gave your name to someone I met who wants to retire in FL. I told him about The Villages. 

Dec 31, 2024 02:12 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and I hope that 2025 will be better for both you and Larry and nice weather and so much more for my friend.  I know Larry would want Kansas City Chiefs winning the super BOWL.  Happy New Year Eve.

 

Dec 31, 2024 10:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Will Hamm and Happy New Year!!!! Larry is bummed today because KU lost in basketball by one point today. 

Dec 31, 2024 02:13 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

No resolutions for me either, just doing more of the things that have been in our lives, Kathy. More family time, more fishing, more Silobrations...and yes, time is screaming by but we are going with it!

Hqppy New Year to you and the family, sweet friend! 🥳

Dec 31, 2024 11:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! Happy New Year!!!! Whatever you've been doing...it suits you and Michael well. Love your Silobrations!!!!  You are a truly dear friend. 

Dec 31, 2024 02:14 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy I didn't know about that storm called 'derecho'.  That sounds much like our monsoon storms and they are crazy wild.  How long did you two end up in the closet?  I hope not too long.

And let's bring in the New Year with hope and joy!  Cheers 🥂

Dec 31, 2024 11:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten we were in the closet for no more than 10 minutes. The iPads kept us updated on the track of the storm. I told Larry the next gadget for him to buy is one of those battery operated small fans. It got stuffy in the closet. 

Happy New Year!!!!!

Dec 31, 2024 02:16 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy when I was younger things did not seem to happen fast enough, now they happen waaaaaaaaaaaaay to fast.

Dec 31, 2024 01:03 PM
Kathy Streib

George Souto you aren't kidding.  Larry still thinks of our friend's daughter as 9. She's in graduate school now!! Happy New Year!!!!

Dec 31, 2024 02:17 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib this year gone very fast. Wishing a Healthy Happy New Year to you and your family too.

Dec 31, 2024 05:25 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It feels like 2024 was a rough year for me, but it did seem to pass by quickly and I am happy about that.  I am really looking forward to a better 2025 and hope that yours will be amazing!!!

Jan 01, 2025 05:24 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

You certainly experienced some serious weather issues in 2024 to reflect on.  I've not heard of a derecho before! Thank you for sharing the quotes, and especially your final message. Happy New Year 2025 to you and Larry.

Jeff

Jan 01, 2025 12:59 PM