Kathy Schowe's Blog

Thankful November: My Assistant-CelesteIn May of 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  It was in early stages, but after several MRI assisted biopsies, tests, and appointments through the summer,  I chose to have a double mastectomy.  I did not want to live with the uncertainty and fear of w...

Speechless Sunday:  LQCC Southern ViewsWhen searching for a home in the La Quinta area, southern views are often times a priority.  Many buyers come from cold climates and want a sunny patio, or pool area during their time here in the winter.  Luckily our neighborhood is surrounded by the Santa R...

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY: View from the TIPSMost of the time when I play golf, I head from the 12th green straight across to the 13th tee.  But now, when the course is closed for overseeding, I am walking the entire course and following the cart paths.  If you head back to the tips, on #13, you are trea...

When I began in Real Estate over 19 years ago, it took a few years to find my footing.  One of my first mentors and broker, Lori Bowers, encouraged all of her agents to begin blogging on the ActiveRain Real Estate network. What is ActiveRain you ask?  Here is what AI says:ActiveRain is the world'...

La Quinta Country Club :  The Early YearsIn 1958, the land and area known as La Quinta Country Club was a barren, windswept, treeless desert.  But the dreamers who bought the small boutique La Quinta Hotel had plans for lush fairways, sparkling lakes, and a playground for the stars...on a Champio...

Grief: It will always be a part of you. Years ago my friend Trish Herzog shared this essay about her experience with grief.  It is universal and whether we have lost a parent, or spouse, or friend, we can all relate.  With her permission, I am sharing it with you.  Please pass it along to anyone ...

My Most Heartfelt ❤️ ... Aren't they all at LQCC?I am truly blessed to live, work, and play in La Quinta Country Club.  Our neighborhood surrounds a prestigious golf course, one of the oldest in the Palm Springs area.  The Bob Hope Classic was played here, and now continues at the AMEX PGA event ...

Wordless Wednesday:  Summer La Quinta LQCCMost homeowners and members of La Quinta Country Club leave during the summer months. For those of us who live here full time we languish in the slower pace, the balmy nights, the quiet sunsets, and sometimes a thunder storm!  Cloudy skies are rare here a...

Speechless Sunday:  Summer in La Quinta!We are in the heart of our summer here in La Quinta with temps over 100° every day.  I love this time of year when the pace slows and our pool is a life saver!  Hope ya'll are having a great summer wherever you live! #lqcc #laquintacountryclub #summerinlaqu...

Focusing on What You Love 3 ❤️ ! Creativity is as vital to me as breathing.  I need to have a creative outlet or a project (or 3) going all the time.  Sometimes it is cooking, or drawing, iPad art, paper crafts, tile mosaics, or sewing.  But I need it in order to be happy!   Years ago I was cooki...