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 Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC Kitsap, Pierce and Mason county, Washington's preferred waterfront real estate Agent & Broker  I have come to the conclusion that the most important element in human life is faith?Attributed to Rose Kennedy (1890 - 1995) 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… 09/16/2023

 This Week…Thank You to ManyThis was our first week of temperatures below 100 degrees…though not by much. We’ve been teased by rain but we’re still waiting. Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others. Mike ParsonToday is Thank a Policeman Day. Our family has a retired police officer and others who are currently serving in law enforcement. Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.Abraham Lincoln Many in Law Enforcement work extra jobs to help support their families. They have missed holidays and special dinners. If you have the chance, thank a police officer. Even a Thank you smile says a lot!!! You will never know how much it has cost my generat... 09/16/2023

Furry Friends Friday - You Asked for It - Gabby Before & AfterFor those with dogs who require grooming, you will understand the trepidation and sheer stress that goes into that first grooming appointment. While we have been using this groomer our last 3 dogs, this new one was a furry mess before I got brave enough to take her in! Gabby is SO small and I worried about her not doing well at the groomer. She had been a challenge since day-1 to bathe, brush and detangle. She doesn't like it one little bit! She gleefully met the staff at the groomer's shop but, her excitement quickly waned, according to the groomer! First off, she hated being bathed! Yep, we knew that. Then, she hated the dryer - so they had to let her air dry...and that was a LOT of fur to air dry!  And, of course, just as ... 09/15/2023

September 15th Puzzle - National Double Cheeseburger 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. 09/15/2023

Friday Flags in Southington CT Spring Lake VillageWhile showing a client a condo in Spring Lake Village earlier this week, I had to pass the community center.Adjacent to the lake where the flag poles and there was just a small breeze, and the flags were barely moving.I didn't have time to stop but was determined to come back before I left the complex.  On the swing back, I parked and walked closer and just stood and whispered for a breeze that would give me the shot I wanted. Within minutes, my wish was granted, and our flag waved a thank you to me for waiting.The buyer is still deciding but most likely will come back as Spring Lake Village is one of the finer 55+ communities in the area. There are over 600 units, but they are so spread out as to not feel congested. I'm sure the residen... 09/15/2023

Trivia question answers for Thursday September 14, 20231. How many holes can be found in the standard bowling ball? Three2. In terms of weight, what country produces the most coffee? Brazil3. Which US state has the largest aquifer? Nebraska4. What day is hump day? WednesdayTrivia questions for Friday September 15, 20231. Ham is taken from what part of a pig?2. Where do bumblebees normally build their nests?3. What did Yankee Doodle stick in his hat?4. What food is also known as "liberty cabbage"?Enjoy your day 09/15/2023

 Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC Kitsap, Pierce and Mason county, Washington's preferred waterfront real estate Agent & Broker  People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?Attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh (1926 -2022) 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… 09/15/2023

Friday Fun…What Room Gets Your Attention? It’s Friday so time for some fun. When I look at a home to buy, the kitchen is where I head.   While I stand in the kitchen, I imagine myself preparing a meal there. I take in the countertops and cabinets. The layout of the work zones is essential as well, and of course, I want to know where and how large the pantry is.  Years ago, a co-worker who did not cook, headed straight to the Master Bathroom when she searched for her new home.  Larry, on the other hand, passes through the kitchen but besides looking at the structure (retired builder) he focuses on the garage. How many cars and his “toys” will it hold? So for some Friday Fun…when you’re looking at a home to buy or to list, what’s the first room you head to and why?? 09/15/2023

  Last week my best bets landed here and they were not great. So bad, in fact, I contemplated giving up on football and applying to be the world's only official Taylor Swift reporter, a real job for which you can now apply. I have an advantage on other possible applicants here because if T Swift does end up dating Travis Kelce, most other Swifties applying for this gig won't have spent time covering Kelce for the NFL. What does the application look like for this job by the way? Do you have to list your favorite song? This will sound weirdly f--king beautiful but mine is "Snow on the Beach" ... and it's not that close. Do you blog about bizarre Taylor Swift-related fan activities? Are you supposed to weave in T Swift-related lyrics into your writing? Do you get credentialed to every sing... 09/17/2023

CHICKEN POT PIE CRESCENT WREATHSERVES: 8PREP TIME: 10 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 44 MINUTES INGREDIENTS   1 Pkg  Ground Breast Meat 2 TB Olive oil 1/4 cup All-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups Milk 1 bag (10 oz) Mixed organic frozen vegetables 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper 2 cans (8 oz) Crescent rolls 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted 3 cloves Garlic, finely grated 1 tsp Fresh rosemary, minced PREPARATION   Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook until no lumps remain, about 1 minute. Stir in milk, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 8-10 minutes Remove from heat and let co... 09/15/2023

SERVES: 12PREP TIME: 10 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 270 MINUTES INGREDIENTS   1 1/2 lb  Fresh Chicken Tenders or 16 oz. of Fully Cooked Grilled Diced  Chicken Breast Pieces 1 lb Shredded cheddar cheese, or favorite cheese blend 1 (14 oz) can Fire-roasted tomatoes, drained 2/3 cup Sour cream 5 Green onions, chopped 1 1/2 TB Taco seasoning 1 Large Jalapeno, minced 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 Avocados, halved, pitted, chopped 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 (12 oz) bag Tortilla chips Sour cream, for serving PREPARATION   Place chicken, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, taco seasoning and jalapeno in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to cover chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is cooked and cheese is fully melted. Stir in beans, and cook until fu... 09/16/2023

SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 15 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 26 MINUTES  INGREDIENTS   1 box  chicken nuggets 1 Jar BBQ sauce 6 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 6 oz. Monterey cheese, shredded ½ lb. Bacon, cooked & coarsely chopped Juice of 1 lime Salt & pepper, to taste 1 bunch Green onion, thinly sliced for garnish Ranch dressing, for garnish PREPARATION   Preheat the oven to 375°. Spread frozen Nuggets on a baking sheet and bake for a total of 25-30 minutes until golden brown or thoroughly cooked to an internal of 170°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Top nuggets with BBQ sauce, cheese and bacon. Continue baking for 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Remove from heat. Season with fresh lime juice, salt and pepper. Garnish with green onion and a drizzle of ranch dressing. 09/21/2023

HOT HONEY CHICKEN TENDERS ERVES: 6 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES If you love sweet and spicy flavors, this three ingredient appetizer may become your favorite party trick.  Use Gluten Free Chicken Tenders to create a gluten free appetizer your guests will love. INGREDIENTS   1 Package Gluten Free Chicken Tenders 1/2 Cup Honey 2 TB Hot sauce PREPARATION   Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread frozen tenders on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 170°F as measured by the use of a meat thermometer. Heat honey in a small saucepan and add hot sauce. Stir until combined. Drizzle hot chicken tenders with hot honey and serve. 09/24/2023

2 T plus 2 tsps olive oil, divided 1 lb  taco-seasoned ground chicken 1/2 Cup Chopped onion 1 Cup plus 2 T Whipping cream 1 8-ounce pkg Cream cheese, room temperature 1 Cup (packed) Freshly shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Cup (packed) Freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese 2 T Mexican-style lager, such as Modelo, Tecate, or Corona 2 T Finely chopped chipotle chilis in adobe (from 1 7-oz can) ¼ Cup Diced red onion 1 Small Jalapeno, seeded and minced ¼ Cup Crumbled Cotija or queso fresco Tortilla chips, for serving PREPARATION   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and sauté, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside ¼ cup of cook... 09/17/2023

CHICKEN NACHO DIP   Based on 1 review. SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 270 MINUTES   A knockout game-day or tailgate snack to feed a crowd? This clever slow cooker chicken nacho dip takes all the spicy, cheesy goodness of chicken nachos and turns it into a portable, shareable appetizer that’s sure to score major points with friends and family.     INGREDIENTS   1 1/2 lb Bell & Evans Fresh Chicken Tenders or 16 oz. of Fully Cooked Grilled Diced  Chicken Breast Pieces 1 lb Shredded cheddar cheese, or favorite cheese blend 1 (14 oz) can Fire-roasted tomatoes, drained 2/3 cup Sour cream 5 Green onions, chopped 1 1/2 TB Taco seasoning 1 Large Jalapeno, minced 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 Avocados, halved, pitted, chopped 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 (12 oz) bag T... 09/17/2023

Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world. Archimedes   The object of the superior man is truth. Confucius     The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. Aristotle Onassis     Never let the fear of striking out keep you from swinging.  -  Babe Ruth                                                                                                                                  09/18/2023

Let Me Tell You All A Story About A Man Named Doc! Let me tell you a story about a man name Doc!  I love the Wild West legends and my favorite is the notorious Doc Holliday!  He had a bad rap to say the least!  But what I love about him is he was a southern gentleman!   John Henry Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887), better known as Doc Holliday, was an American gambler, gunfighter, and dentist. A close friend and associate of lawman Wyatt Earp, Holliday is best known for his role in the events leading up to and following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. He developed a reputation as having killed more than a dozen men in various altercations, but modern researchers have concluded that, contrary to popular myth-making, Holliday killed only one to three men... 09/14/2023

Nerdin Gardens: From My Head Tomatoes! From early spring to mid fall, we are constantly providing care for all plant material in Nerdin Gardens, especially ensuring that all processes are in place for optimum production. Much work goes into all aspects of back yard gardening. Prior knowledge kicks in when problems present but asking or seeking help is a natural reflex as well. Along with the fall season, a sense of relief, mixed with loss occurs as we both, once again, ready the garden for next spring's plantings. A matter of pulling plant material from all raised garden beds, turning off the automatic drip systems, covering each one with shade cloth to prevent weeds from taking over. Moving all decorations inside, preventing further wear. The growing season is almost over and I feel yo... 09/14/2023

Food is a great source of motivation for both man and beast alike.Real Estate was far from my first occupation and I hate to admit it but Real Estate ranked pretty low on my motivational scale. That being said even lower was my attempt to follow in my dad's footsteps as a Life Insurance agent. I did find some motivational inspiration however when my dad gave me a book by Joe Gandolfo, the only life insurance agent to sell a billion dollars of life insurance in a single year (and that was back in the 60's). His book was The Thrill Of Selling.Believe it or not one of the most motivational jobs I had was working at a surplus hardware store (now a small chain) named Mac's. At that time Mac's worked with several Hutterite communities who paid with beef and chicken for their purchases. Mac's ... 09/15/2023

Trivia question answers for Wednesday September 13, 20231. What state was Robert F. Kennedy a senator in? New York2. Beantown is the nickname for what US city? Boston3.what percentage of a cucumber is water? 96%4. What was the first vitamin to be discovered and named? Vitamin ATrivia questions for Thursday September 14, 20231. How many holes can be found in the standard bowling ball?2. In terms of weight, what country produces the most coffee?3. Which US state has the largest aquifer?4. What day is hump day?Enjoy your day 09/14/2023