Observations from a Beverly Hills Realtor Endre Barath, Jr. and why I have a great many growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI)This post was inspired by an Active Rain Challenge by Kat Palmiotti I'll start out by saying that I am not against the principle of technology (and will take it a step further by saying how much online shopping I do). When the Internet and the advent of email first came about and people got comfortable with it, my life as a Realtor became incredibly easier.  I'm sure those that have been Realtors as long as I have will agree.  Who remembers trudging from one real estate office to another, notepad in hand to get the inventory from agents?  How about when the "big book” was introduced and listings were printed with the agent’s name and phone number. Hen... 06/04/2023

Some of you might ask why does he want to know if we play chess? Just to be clear, it has been decades since I played... I find this is a Motivational Monday post to share with those who read my writings. Did you know that chess is played around the globe by millions of players? The best part is, that it does not matter what your political or religious views are, the game has the same rules. Many boundaries are crossed with this game it doesn't matter if you are rich or poor if you are same sex or not. It does not matter if you are handicapped or not, everyone can play the game.Did you know that Ray Charles admitted once that Chess was his passion?  Just to be clear, you do not need to be physically strong all you need to do is to be able to think. This question came to my mind, since w... 06/05/2023

This recipe was inspired by Debe Maxwell, CRS  thank you for the inspiration. My friend you know me well I would have to do some modifications. So, with that said. I took your recipe and added more spinach and could not resist but add some wild mushrooms to it as well.Anyway, check out the photos and let me know what you think I put a link to your recipe too.  Yes all the other ingredients were the same. The difference was I cut the chicken breast in half and put one on the bottom and then the stuffing on top and then added the other chicken breast cut in half on top and the leftover stuffing I put on the top of the chicken and backed it for 35 minutes or so at 400 degrees. Anyway, check out Debe Maxwell, CRS  recipe and compare the modifications... bon appetite.    https://activerain.c... 06/03/2023

Are you familiar with the Wounded Warrior Project?  As a very brief synopsis, Charity Navigator rates this organization at a 97% for transparency and 89% for financial handling.  No less than 70% of the financial donations go directly to the Wounded Warriors in one form or another.  I chose to donate to this organization last year when a veteran relative of Diane's passed away suddenly last year.  We gave a generous donation under my name, and they have been sending me gentle gifts ever since. Earlier last week, the Wounded Warrior Project sent me a very touching letter that accompanied a Challenge Coin.  Many Americans who have not served in the military have never seen a Challenge Coin, let alone hold one in their hand.  It came to be as certain military commanders sometimes issued Ch... 06/04/2023