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Trivia question answers for Tuesday October 8, 20241. How many times can you fold a regular piece of paper in half? 72. What is the name of the Tokyo Stock Market index? Nikkei3. Where does the Yellow Brick Road lead to? Emerald City4. What city is the fashion center of Italy? MilanTrivia questions for Wednesday October 9, 20241. How long is a year on Jupiter?2. Which state is home to CNN?3. What snack gave Mickey Mouse his first spoken words?4. What was the first man-made insecticide?Enjoy your day 10/09/2024

Every year on 2nd Wednesday of October, and this year on Wednesday October 9, 2024 we celebrate the unofficial National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day.National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day on the second Wednesday in October encourages students and everyone to invite their parents to lunch.We can celebrate and enjoy the National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day by inviting our parents to have a delicious lunch.I want to wish to all friends and to everyone at ActiveRain community a Happy National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day. 10/09/2024

Spider on our Wall The spider on our wall is huge. And it's green.I am a bit of an arachnophobe, so I'm not entirely pleased about the situation. Good thing it's outside.Our nextdoor neighbors have 2 young children and they decorate their yard each Halloween with several inflatables. This year they added a new one - the spider - and asked if it could hang out on the wall. Of course we said yes. The grandkids won't get to see it in person this year but thought the photo I sent was great fun.  Here's the purple monster that hangs out in their yard, too. The kids love it when they have visited.  Halloween is in the air...and in lots of yards, no doubt with much more to come. 10/08/2024

Wordless Wednesday…Thoughts Who knows where Hurricane Milton will end up. You can watch The Weather Channel and Jim Cantore tell you’re blue in the face but for those of us who’ve been through hurricanes, you know that they will do what they’re gonna’ do! Let’s put our thoughts and prayers for all of those in Milton’s path. I apologize if I left anyone out. If you know someone in the area…touch base with them.  If you’re in FL, please check in with us and let us know how you are.  Joe Manausa Abby StillerPat ChampionDick BettsMatthew KlinowskiDee TooheyKatina HargroveJeffrey DiMuriaCharles StallionsFred GriffinCapt. Wayne RowlettSilvia DukesBrandon JordanBarbara-Jo Roberts BerberiBeth AtalayPeter MohylskyDoug RogersJoel JadofskyBen DeHavenJohn HenryBe Safe!  10/09/2024

Spooktacular 2-for-1 Mug Sale: Sip in Style This Halloween!As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, Halloween is creeping around the corner! Whether you're brewing up a spooky potion or enjoying a warm cup of cider, our 2-for-1 mug sale is here to elevate your autumn experience.Why Mugs MatterMugs aren't just for coffee or tea; they're a canvas for your personality! With themed mugs, you can add a festive touch to your kitchen or office space. Plus, they make fantastic gifts for friends and family—especially if you’re looking to share some spooky cheer!What’s on Sale?This Halloween, we’re offering a spooktacular 2-for-1 deal on a selection of our most bewitching mugs!Perfect PairingsPair your favorite mugs with some delicious seasonal drinks! Here are a few ideas to get you started... 10/08/2024

  Slice up and add an Italian Long Hot!   This is a pepper (origin--  Central and South America)  with scoville units listed as 100-1500.  Which I call BS since I have had some MUCH MUCH hotter.   Each one is a different surprise !This post was inspired by Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP  who introduced me to the word ZHUCH merely hours ago.These peppers went into my salad today.PS--these long hots were oven roasted with olive oil @400 for about 45-50 mins.   I love them. Call me for more amazing culinary adventures!   (609) 864-8164https://michaelelliott.fathomrealty.com/    10/08/2024

October 9th - Moldy Cheese Day:Enjoy your day!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. 10/09/2024

Trivia question answers for Monday October 7, 20241. The bone patella is also known as what? Knee-cap2. Who sang "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to"? Lesley Gore3. Which popular drink was originally marketed as "Fruit Smack"? Kool-aid4. What is the principal language of Brazil? PortugueseTrivia questions for Tuesday October 8, 20241. How many times can you fold a regular piece of paper in half?2. What is the name of the Tokyo Stock Market index?3. Where does the Yellow Brick Road lead to?4. What city is the fashion center of Italy?Enjoy your day 10/08/2024

Cozy up with this creamy Panera Tomato Soup copycat recipe! Easy, delicious, and perfect for a comforting meal at home. Ready in just 30 minutes! Ingredients Olive oil Onion Garlic cloves Canned diced tomatoes Vegetable broth Fresh basil Sugar Dried oregano Salt Pepper Heavy whipping cream Salad croutons, optional  DirectionsStep 1: Saute the veggiesIn a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.Step 2: Add tomatoes and herbsTo the onions and garlic, add the diced tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar, and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.S... 10/09/2024

October 7 is "Bald and Free Day" so Take It Off...Take It ALL Off, as the old Farrah Fawcett-Joe Namath commercials would say. It's also appropriate as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many breast cancer survivors often prepare for treatment s that result in hair loss by shaving their hair off ahead of time.  Several years ago my husband Steve took the "bald and free" plunge-and has never looked back. He has an attractively shaped head so this look works well for him.Image courtesy of author's collection.Thanks for reading "Happy Bald and Free Day October 7". 10/07/2024

Perspective…A Squirrel’s View The squirrels in our backyard come and go.  Some may have found greener pastures/peanuts and some may be in squirrel heaven.  So, I’m back to “training” some squirrels to take a peanut from my hand. The other day, a fairly young squirrel was across the yard and stopped when I whistled. I held out a peanut and he started hopping across the grass for his reward.He stopped and looked around. Again, I held up the peanut. So…I tossed it on the grass hoping to entice him.  He still couldn’t find it. I thought of the quote “even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.”It dawned on me, though, that while I could see the peanut on the grass…I am seeing it from my perspective…standing above the grass.  I got down on my knees to see what the squirrel was seeing.... 10/08/2024

Another week - another start!  Time to giddy up and git going!I woke early and hit the ground running.  I can't believe it's only about 10:30 as I've accomplished so much already!  Honestly it feels good to be back in the saddle and enjoying the ride...and all the thoughts that go along with that ride!First Pop Up - Get stuff done early before it's hot outside.  Done!Second Pop Up - Clean up the mess in the kitchen from the small gathering we had on Saturday night.  Done!Third Pop Up - Make sure you fill out the info sheet for Ortho doc appointment later on today.  Done!Forth Pop Up - Get Gary out playing golf so I can get more accomplished.  Done!Fifth Pop Up - Spend time playing with Norman and spoiling him!  Done!Sixth Pop Up - Go online and find some dishes you like.  Done!  Except ... 10/07/2024

Nerdin Gardens: It's National Flower Day! People who know me well, understand that I L🌹VE my bloomers, they inspire and delight the senses, while assaulting the olefactory senses in such a good way. We have over 25 rose bushes in our gardens. Did you know that the rose is the national flower of the United States of America? It's true...Back in 1986, President Reagan declared that October 7th would be National Flower Day, certifying the rose as the national flower. Many iconic songs from different genre's have been written about the rose, here are a few:1. Kiss From a Rose by Seal2. Desert Rose by Sting3. A Rose by Any Name by Blondie4. Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison5. Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses by Kathy Mattea Colorful roses come in bright & dark red, deep maroon, pink, white... 10/07/2024

October 8th - National Fluffernutter Day:Enjoy your day!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. 10/08/2024

All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.Everything begins with an idea.We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within.People with goals succeed because they know where they're going.    10/07/2024

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Trivia question answers for Sunday October 6, 20241. What is Goldfinger's first name? Auric2. Which mammal has the most powerful bite? Hippopotamus3. Alexander Hamilton wanted Senate terms to be for how long? For life4. Most nickels are 75% of what? CopperTrivia questions for Monday October 7, 20241. The bone patella is also known as what?2. Who sang "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to"?3. Which popular drink was originally marketed as "Fruit Smack"?4. What is the principal language of Brazil? Enjoy your day 10/07/2024

Speechless Sundays: Just for fun Wild mushroom risotto with lobster tails.I was planning on making a wild mushroom risotto and had to stop into a store on my way home from an appointment and look they had lobster tails on sale. I could not help myself and made the adjustment in my mind for tonight's dinner.It was a great surprise for Diane, ironically, we both thought the lobster tails were a bit salty wonder why?Hope you had a fantastic dinner as well.  Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sel... 10/06/2024

Motivational Monday…A Little Encouragement When I was growing up, I loved baking. My favorites were chocolate chip cookies. Inevitably my first batch was always a little on the crispy side (burnt bottoms) which I blamed on the oven.   My sweet uncle must have known when I was baking because he would stop by just in time for the cookies. God bless him…he never failed to say that the burnt ones were his favorites as he grabbed a handful. I wonder if he knew how much that meant to me. When I joined ActiveRain it was as a lurker. I tiptoed into the Commenting Waters, until I finally (4 months after I joined) jumped in and wrote a post.  Six months later, I wrote my second post! I wish I could remember who the member was but on an early post they left a comment that was exactly what I needed... 10/07/2024

A lollipop is candy on a stick and the name makes no sense. Yet there isn't a kid that doesn't know about this word and who hasn't had the experience of one of these. The one that sticks (pun) out to me is the Tootsie Roll Pop.   A lollipop is candy on a stick and the name makes no sense. Yet there isn't a kid that doesn't know about this word and who hasn't had the experience of one of these. The one that sticks (pun) out to me is the Tootsie Roll Pop. When I found out that you can have your Tootsie and eat it too, my world as a kid became more exciting LOLLIPOPS ARE NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS I used to by a large box of these and keep them at the Real Estate office. Pretty soon everyone was walking around with sticks coming out of their mouths. I made a couple of observations. First, you... 10/08/2024