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This Week…Finally Some Sun and Dark Chocolate

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This Week…Finally Some Sun and Dark Chocolate

 

After what seems like the whole month of January under cloudy skies and drizzle, we finally saw some sun yesterday!  YEA!!!

Always keep a smile on your face, a rainbow in
your heart, and some dark chocolate on hand.

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In the next 2 or 3 weeks, we expect to see the bluebirds begin their nesting season. Our hopes are that the snow we had recently won’t disrupt their plans. 

Dark chocolate is proof that the universe
wants us to be happy. 

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Enough about weather… today is National Dark Chocolate Day. (Hear that Nina Hollander, Broker !)

 

Every day is dark chocolate day in my world. I’m satisfied to have a small piece of dark chocolate from my favorite shop, Copper Kettle Chocolate Factory, that happens to be 5 short minutes from home.  I’ve had the ones that come in a gold box, but I’d rather have these!!!

 

Dark chocolate is the rhythm of indulgence in the symphony of taste.
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While I understand there are a handful of people who don’t like chocolate (seriously??) for those of you who do…what is your preference?



When life gives you lemons, throw them away and ask for dark chocolate.
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Dark chocolate?  Milk chocolate?  Chocolate bars? Speaking of chocolate bars…want to know the Ten Best Chocolate Bars???

Enjoy your weekend, and have a piece of dark chocolate!

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I guess now I'll have to go out today and get me some dark chocolate! Interesting list of the top dark chocolate bars. Loved all the dark chocolate quotes.

Feb 01, 2025 05:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I'd not heard of any of the chocolate bars on the list. I might make it a mission to try each of them. 

Feb 01, 2025 11:17 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib well, once you've tried them all, let me know which ones I should buy.

Feb 01, 2025 11:49 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

A chocolate factory 5 minutes from your home. Not sure I could live there. Haha

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Feb 01, 2025 05:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Bill Salvatore - East Valley it's a small shop (although it's expanded) in an unassuming strip center. I barely noticed it when we moved here. I was in today and she said someone had driven from the Galleria (at least a 45 minute trip) to buy their chocolate. 

Feb 01, 2025 11:39 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - it seems there are countless days to celebrate, participate and enjoy.  Of course, some are sweeter than others.  Here's to good weather, the sights and sounds of nature as well as all sorts of things that add to daily life.  Happy February.  

Feb 01, 2025 05:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Michael Jacobs I stood outside for the longest time this afternoon listening to what I think was a mockingbird. They "sing" beautifully. Next to listening to Toby Keith, I love listening to them sing. 

Feb 01, 2025 12:06 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I Love Dark Chocolate! 

Unfortunately so does my daughter, Jaime! 

So I get the coconut Biscotti for breakfast while she gets the dark chocolate one!!

  Hmmm...I wonder who sent those to us!?!   Thank you Kathy Streib for your incredible kindness to my family and to so many others.   

This world needs more of you!!    (ps.  I like coconut so no big deal on this end!)

Feb 01, 2025 06:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Awww Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker Thank you!!!  I love a good cup of coffee and a biscotti to relax. I went to our Copper Kettle Chocolate factory this morning!!!  

Feb 01, 2025 12:08 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

This week has been awesome weather here. I think today is overcast, but it gets awesome again tomorrow  :)

Feb 01, 2025 06:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I'm happy to have sun!!!  We  were out this morning and it was in the low 40s but it's 73 degrees now. 

Feb 01, 2025 12:09 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, while Dark Chocolate Day caught my eye, honestly, every day feels like a holiday when there’s chocolate in the mix!

Feb 01, 2025 07:18 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I couldn't agree more!!!  I am content with a good piece of dark chocolate after dinner. 

Feb 01, 2025 12:10 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello my friend Kathy and Dark Chocolate use to work for me but I have to watch my sugar level now.  Good for you

 

Feb 01, 2025 08:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm Copper Kettle does make no-sugar added chocolate but I've never had it!!!

Feb 01, 2025 12:11 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for brightening our day with your delightful musings, Kathy Streib! Your take on the little joys, like sunny weather and dark chocolate, reminds us to savor life's sweet moments—now I'm definitely craving some dark chocolate!

Feb 01, 2025 12:01 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Both is us were laughing with all the absolutely GREAT quotes Kathy!  Our favorite....

When life gives you lemons, throw them away and ask for dark chocolate.

Feb 01, 2025 12:35 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy we could use more sun around here, BUT my blood sugar could do without the chocolate ..... LOL

Feb 01, 2025 12:50 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Kathy Streib   we had a lot of different elements this week, with snow, rain, wind, cold but no chocolate

Feb 01, 2025 01:52 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Kathy, I enjoyed the snow we had this winter, not too much, But enough for kids to build some winter memories.  I always this dark chocolate on hand from Aldi... Moser Roth, German made, 70% cocoa Dark Chocolate. 

Feb 01, 2025 05:20 PM
Barbara Michaluk
Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office - Silver Spring, MD
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR

Hi Kathy, Thanks for confirming how great it is to indulge in sunshine and dark chocolate. We all just need to hold on a little longer for spring and sunshine and flowers. They're just around the corner!

Feb 02, 2025 03:59 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You had me at sun and dark chocolate and lucky enough for me, I get plenty of both in the East Valley, haha.

Feb 02, 2025 05:45 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I've mentioned it before...dark chocolate is my favorite...especially love it with a sprinkle of salt!

Feb 02, 2025 07:39 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Well I missed that it was a special chocolate day yesterday, so will have to make up for that somehow today. Love the photos and chocolate quotes...but after reading this now I can't get the thought of having chocolate (any kind) out of my head.

Jeff

Feb 02, 2025 10:29 AM