Kathy Schowe's Blog

Birdtober Drawing Challenge!I have embarked on my second year of an Instagram drawing challenge called Birdtober 2023.  It is hosted by a Dallas based artist named Andrea Holmes, and it has captured my October creative bug.  I also love birds!   Each day of October a different bird is featured.  ...

This post is an entry into the October challenge hosted by Leanne Smith  and Endre Barath, Jr. You would have to be living under an ActiveRain rock not to have read a blog by Jeff Dowler.  He has been writing, advising, and setting an example for us for 17 years... and has compiled almost 5 MILLI...

Motivational Monday:  Learn a new skill!Curiosity and learning are  what keeps us young.  Learning new things stimulates your mind and enriches your experiences .  New skills can also bring new people into your life who share the same hobby or sport. One of my goals this summer was to learn to em...

Speechless Sunday:  Welcome back to football!Opening weekend of football, both college and NFL-- my favorite time of year.  We had a heartbreaker from my Texas Tech Red Raiders last night vs. Oregon.  Cheering on the Broncos today-- hope their season gets off to a good start!  Enjoy your Sunday! ...

La Quinta Country Club Series: 3. The Real EstateThe Lawrence Hughes designed championship golf course opened in 1959 and real estate soon followed.  Because each enclave of homes and neighborhoods were built  and developed over time, there are multiple HOA's. There are several gates to access th...

La Quinta Country Club Series: Bob Hope Classic La Quinta Country Club, designed by Lawrence Hughes, opened in 1959 and has hosted the PGA tour event, once called the Bob Hope Classic for over 50 years.  Stretching to over 7200 yards it is the only course of the original desert clubs that is stil...

La Quinta Country Club Series:  1. Ladies Rule!The Ladies at La Quinta Country Club play a big role in making the club a first class and desirable place to play golf, live, and have fun!  Unlike some clubs that cater to the boys, LQCC has a vibrant and active ladies group with a full calendar of ...

We live and work in a seasonal area which means most of my neighbors, friends, and clients leave La Quinta and the Palm Springs area during the summer.  Our house is the only one on our street with people in it.  In our La Quinta Country Club neighborhood, I estimate about 35% stay, and the rest ...

We were prepared for the worst and it took a while to get here. I put out buckets and trash bins to catch the run off... of course they filled quickly.  I took down all of the umbrellas, cushions, stowed pots and glass, and waited.  Late in the day Sunday the steady drizzle turned into a downpour...

Life Lessons from my 50'sThank you to Anna Banana Kutcher and Carol Williams for this soul searching Active Rain challenge in August!I went with my first instinct on both of these lessons, personal and business.  And they intertwine with the message of listen to your heart, let those that love yo...