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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain November 30 to December 6, 2025

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain November 30 to December 6, 2025

  

Every day, there is something to learn here at ActiveRain.  With this series, I highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, a post about Real Estate or other professions, about a place, or a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

DorieDecember 1:  Dorie Dillard     Gratitude: Your Holiday Superpower

Change how you view things!!! You’d be amazed how full your glass is. 

 

Gwen Fowler  SC Lakes & December 2:  Gwen Fowler     One Hour a Day: The Rule That Builds a Better Real Estate Career 

This makes so much sense!   

 

 

Kelly Kelly McGovern    The dangers of using a Power strip

Everything we use lately has to be plugged in!!! Good information!

 

 

 

JoanJoan Cox    Malware Advice with Gmail

Heads up if you’re using Gmail!!!

 

 

 

MarteDecember 3:  Marte Cliff    Synonym, antonym, or aptronym

I’d never heard of an aptronym. Do you know of one???

 

 

 

LewDecember 4:  Lew Corcoran    Virtual Staging That’s Fast, Smart—and Almost Perfect 

Good points from Lew!  He knows AI better than many of us. 

 

 

 

Kathleen Daniels, ProbateDecember 5:  Kathleen Daniels     Nano Banana 🍌| Homework Assignment 12-2-2025

Take a look at what Kathleen did with this room All the difference in the world. 

 

TammyTammy Lankford     The Ah-ha moment of no, I will not hate another job

Having followed Tammy for years, I knew a lot about her journey but this adds more. 

 

andrewandrew williams   Best-Practice Rules You Can Memorize in 30 Seconds 

Let’s welcome andrew to ActiveRain!  These are all good best-practice rules. 

 

PaddyPaddy Deighan     Thoughts on Photo Imaging via AI 

This topic was raised at our Tuesday Zoom call. Take a look at what Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD says.

 

 

HannahHannah Williams    Making Photo Edits Easy with Gemini Nano Banao Ai

I love the results Hannah generated. 

 

 

WandaWanda Kubat-Nerdin    💣💥 Mission Impossible: Like Herding Cats

Wanda has such a creative way with her posts. You’ll recognize her “progress stoppers.”

 

DANIELDaniel Patton    From a Guy Who’s Helped 600+ Families Navigate the Chaos 

Let’s welcome another new member to ActiveRain. You’ll enjoy his thoughts. 

 

Henry Henry Williams   3D Interior Rendering: How It Can Be Useful

Another new member to welcome! Yea. Stop by!

 

 

 

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ActiveRain Tuesday Zoom Challenge: 🌧️
This is the first (I think) ActiveRain Challenge to run for more than one month. You want points?  It’s here. You want to learn? Got that too! Want to have fun? You’re covered! 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… Who Are You & Your ‘Aha’ Moment - Self-discovery and Personal Growth hosted by Lew Corcoran and Patricia Feager. 

 

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New to ActiveRain?  Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!

 

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Thanks to Carol Williams for this Weekly ZOOM Schedule which she lets me copy and paste into my post. 

 

Dec. 9th - Roundtable Discussion 

 

Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting

11:00 a.m. Pacific time (Arizona, same as Pacific until Nov 3rd)!

12:00 p.m. Mountain time   (Arizona, as of Nov. 3rd)

1:00 p.m. Central time

2:00 p.m. Eastern time

 

Please don’t forget to check out these very informative posts as well:

Carol Williams Second Chance Saturday-Carol highlights posts suggested by other members.

Liz and Bill Spear and the weekly Ask An Ambassador posts!

 

Thank you for letting me do what I love to do...learn something new every day. 

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for your recommendations.

Dec 07, 2025 04:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley Hope you enjoyed reading some of them. 

Dec 07, 2025 02:02 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

There's a few new members on your suggestions this week Kathy. Nice to showcase them!

Dec 07, 2025 04:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I hope members will stop by and welcome them to the community.

Dec 07, 2025 04:19 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I see a couple that I have not read, and I might check them out if I have time after visiting those who already support me, haha.

Dec 07, 2025 05:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I hope you stopped by to read them.

Dec 07, 2025 04:19 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... long list today and I managed to read nine of them. Happy Sunday to you and Larry.

Dec 07, 2025 05:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina-I can't wait to make the cheesecake. Hope you had a good weekend.

Dec 07, 2025 05:56 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Unusual as I sought more than I missed. That said, the one's I missed were great and I caught them this morning Thank you! Enjoy your day.

Dec 07, 2025 05:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I'm so happy you enjoyed them. I'm still ready to help you with more AI!!

Dec 07, 2025 06:10 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and thank you for your Sunday post - I did miss a few!

Dec 07, 2025 06:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti

No, we'll probably wait until the spring!

Dec 08, 2025 05:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Thank you!!!  Any camping trips lately???

Dec 07, 2025 06:11 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

This is such a really good week for info. It reminds me why I really love this platform.

Dec 07, 2025 07:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty that brings a smile to my face. I love it for the same reasons you do. 

Dec 07, 2025 06:11 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Good job on the posts reminders this week, Kathy Streib . I had time to read and comment on a few and heard about it for what I didn't do around the house.

Dec 07, 2025 07:39 AM
Kathy Streib

LOL Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 Don"t let us get you in trouble!!!!

Dec 07, 2025 06:12 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Thanks for the feature!  I missed quite a few of these.  Thanks for sharing.  I'll go back and catch up!

Dec 07, 2025 09:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Kelly McGovern I hope you enjoy reading the ones you do.

Dec 07, 2025 06:12 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

THANK YOU so much, Kathy for the Posts Just For You feature. Progress requires forward momentum and it's true that some people get in their own way!

Dec 07, 2025 09:30 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I have a friend that was going through some issues and she said "I can't get out of my own way.

Dec 07, 2025 06:13 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I particularly found Joan's Gmail post informative,  good post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week! Bill Salvatore with AEP

Dec 07, 2025 09:37 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Wow Kathy that's quite a list of interesting finds, thank you!  Something for everybody.  I haven't been online much this week for a good reason but hopefully this next week or so I'll be able to catch up more.

Dec 07, 2025 10:30 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Thank you for including my post! I appreciate it! I like you've included some new members. I'm off to read and comment on some post I've missed!

Dec 07, 2025 10:43 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Thank you for including my post. It is an honor. Now I am going to read the ones I missed. Happy Sunday 

Dec 07, 2025 10:49 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, I did good this week, read 6, not including mine.  Thank you for including mine, and hope this helps others with their gmail.

Dec 07, 2025 11:27 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy this was about a 50/50 week for me on the number of blogs I read.

Dec 07, 2025 02:08 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

This is a great group. I kind of say that every week, but they keep getting  better. And even if I am biased, I mean it every time I say it.

Dec 07, 2025 08:39 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a thoughtful roundup, Kathy Streib. It's full of sparks that makes one pause and think 🙂. I’m grateful for the way these highlights pull together so many insights, turning everyday posts into moments that stick. Thanks for sharing this and keeping the community inspired!

Dec 08, 2025 12:34 PM