Just for Fun

The savvy, charming and hilarious members of ActiveRain like to let their hair down and have a little fun. Topics take on a whole new life when the creative minds of AR author fun posts. Wordless Wednesdays are a big contributor of this topic along with other posts written for fun. With each of our members' clever wit behind these blog posts, there should definitely be something for everyone to delight in.


Take a moment out from the daily grind to get lost in these entertaining pieces. If you have a funny story or photo you'd like to share with the wonderful world of AR, please do. Just for Fun posts are a great avenue to expressing yourself and sharing your funny bone.

Recent blogs on Just for Fun
By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
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...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Saturday's Shots - Drivers Training Loved spending the day with friends at the lake for Memorial Day weekend and, of course, Madelaine Mae had a grand time touring the lake with us. I’m trying to teach her to drive so I can take a break from it! So far, she's doing a great job of scoping out what's ahead of us! © Debe Maxwell, CRS | The Maxwell House Group | Savvy + Company | SavvyBroker@me.com | Saturday's Shots - Drivers Training
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By Bill Kennedy, Homes For Sale Greenville SC
(Keller Williams Greenville Upstate)
Written by the Blue Line Team official team dog, Dutch. Woof! So, you want to be a guard dog, huh? Well, buckle up, my furry friend, because I've got some hilarious tips to share from my dog's-eye view:Choose the Perfect Human 🙋‍♂️ Find a human who looks like they need some serious guarding. Someone who jumps at their own shadow or screams when a squirrel runs by will do just fine. It's all about job security, after all!Master the Art of Fierce Barking 🐾 Barking is the language of us guard dogs. Practice your fierce barks, growls, and howls. Trust me, it's an art form. Bonus points if you can scare away the mailman with just one bark! 📬Develop Stealth Skills 🐾 You need to be sneaky like a ninja, my four-legged friend. Practice tiptoeing, or should I say, tip-pawing, around the house wit...
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
  Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC Kitsap, Pierce and Mason county, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker  Well, you know, a lot of people look at the negative things, the things that they did wrong and - which I do. But I like to stress on the things I did right, because there are certain things that I like to look at from a positive standpoint that are just positive reinforcement! Attributed to Tiger Woods (1975~)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the au...
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By Linda Blumenthal, NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR
(Hampton Crossing - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - 631-466-4087)
June 3rd - National Repeat Day:I have created a new word search puzzle for you to enjoy.Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal.
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By Wayne Martin, Real Estate Broker - Retired
(Wayne M Martin)
Trivia question answers for Friday June 2, 20231. What is a traditional Karate uniform called? Gi2. What is the capital of Poland? Warsaw3. How many zeros are in a quadrillion? 154. What is a group of snipe called? A wispTrivia questions for Saturday June 3, 20231. How many breaths does an average human take each day?2. Carrots are a good source of which vitamin?3. What fruit is packed with the most calories?4. What do you call a group of giraffes?Enjoy your day.
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
(Premier Property Sales & Rentals)
Dandelions are considered a weed by many.Honeybees depend on their nectar and pollen in early springbefore other flowers have bloomed.I enjoy their offerings.A poem found on the internet.Dandelionby DandelionAlways in the limelightCheerful and brightI find you as wonderfulAs you are bountifulYellow dots swaggeredHere and there scatteredLike a child’s laughterYou epitomize summerDandelions wild and freeYou are beautiful to me
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
  Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC Kitsap, Pierce and Mason county, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker  In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive! Attributed to Lee Iacocca (1924~)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author…
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
 Food for Thoughts  6/2/2023  (Quotes to ponder & motivate you!)Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap & Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy!Attributed to Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo is by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, © 2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
What cat lover doesn't enjoy hugging their pet kitty? Did you know there was even such a "holiday" as "National Hug Your Cat Day" on June 4? Now you know why all of your feline-friendly fans on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat will be posting photos of them in various stages of trying to hug their cats? While not every cat enjoys a human hug, many savor human affection with petting. On National Hug Your Cat Day this June 4, grab a favorite (if willing) feline and give him or her a hug. Take a photo while you're at it to document this precious moment in time. Images courtesy of www.pixabay.com and owners collection.  Thanks for reading "Purr Purr June 4 is National Hug Your Cat Day!"
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By Kathy Streib, Home Stager/Redesign
This Week…Love, Hope, Faith, JoyThese are 4 words I have on a charm that I wear every day. They’re not random but the words I chose because they are my daily reminders of what is important in my life.   Let us always meet each other with smile,for the smile is the beginning of love. Mother TeresaThis week we were with friends and the subjects of hope and faith came up. As you can imagine, when friends reach a certain age, talk always turns to health and medical issues.Hope is being able to see that there is lightdespite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu  Our friends are going through some health issues, but their faith is strong. You can hear it in their voices. Oddly enough, as we talked, it was this and their hope that helped to lift our own spirits. Every tomorrow has two handles. We...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Furry Friends Friday - Sweet Miss GracieOf course, I love all of my fur babies but, Gracie & Maddie offer so darned many photo ops, I simply cannot resist! When Gracie doesn't want to play with Madelaine, she hops on the backs of chairs and enjoys peace & quiet for a spell.I loved this picture of her with her raccoon tail just waiting for Maddie to jump up and nab it! She doesn't seem the least bit worried about that happening either.Happy Friday, everyone! © Debe Maxwell, CRS | The Maxwell House Group | Savvy + Company | SavvyBroker@me.com | Furry Friends Friday - Sweet Miss Gracie
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By Michael J. Perry, Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist
(KW Elite )
    This is one Pino Grigio that is always appreciated at all get togethers .  It’s been one that matches up with Fish , Summer Pasta and most white meats .  It is usually slightly over $20 a bottle, but some times it goes on Sale . If so grab a case !  A meal without Wine Is like a Day without Sun . Enjoy ! 
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By Elaine VonCannon
(Coldwell Banker Traditions)
John, Please, put that Pop Tart Back You Just Ate a Pack!   I have a 68 year old friend.  He is obsessed with Pop Tarts.  Yes, you read that correct Pop Tarts.  This has been an obsession of his since he was a child.  His mother use to have to hide them from him as he would eat the whole box in one sitting.  There is something incredibly strange about Pop-Tarts. They’re packaged like space food, they’re more dessert than breakfast (and, I would argue, more chemical than whole ingredient) and yet, they’re so freaking good. S’mores is the best flavor. Don’t let anyone tell you different.There is something so quintessentially American about Pop-Tarts. When Kellogg, the creator of the beloved pastry, released Pop-Tarts in the UK in 1990, sales never exploded to the level that America had re...
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Provide one or more scenarios of how AI might change your home life or your real estate business in the future.  Explain your rationale in 300 words or more and add at least one photo.   Happy June! There have been a lot of posts over the past few months about AI and using tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. Most of those posts have been specifically about using these tools to do things like writing marketing content or scripts for videos.  But this contest is about using your imagination in terms of what artificial intelligence of the future might mean in your home, or in your real estate transactions. And this challenge isn’t about technology - it’s about the addition of intelligence to technology. For example The Ring Doorbell is often called AI, and while there may be some small u...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Poor Titus. But wait! There are other ways to let people know that you appreciate them. One of my favorites is the way my BARFF (Best Active Rain Friend Forever) Nina Hollander, Broker sends ecards through Jacquie Lawson.Another good AR friend, Kat Palmiotti , mailed me a wonderful card when I referred a friend of mine to her who was looking for investment property in her area.My mother and Grandmother initially taught me the importance of thanking others. I have learned the importance of saying thank you so much more as I mature as a Christian man.Whether in your professional life or your personal life  when you thank people you will find your life to be a better life.
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By Wayne Martin, Real Estate Broker - Retired
(Wayne M Martin)
Trivia question answers for Thursday June 1, 20231. How many years did it take to construct the Tower of Pisa? 1992. The founder of Atari also founded which pizza restaurant? Chuck E Cheese3. What is kept in a ship's binnacle? Compass4. The color of your tongue is pink only if it is what? Germ-freeTrivia questions for Friday June 2, 20231. What is a traditional Karate uniform called?2. What is the capital of Poland?3. How many zeros are in a quadrillion?4. What is a group of snipe called?Enjoy your day.
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By Linda Blumenthal, NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR
(Hampton Crossing - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - 631-466-4087)
June 2nd - National Rocky Road Day:I have created a new word search puzzle for you to enjoy.Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal.
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
  Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC Kitsap, Pierce and Mason county, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker  Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable! Attributed to Denis Waitley (1933~)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author…
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