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Alan May Has My Muse, Tish Lloyd Has My Hat and Me, Well I got......

Reblogger Lenn Harley
Real Estate Agent with Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate 303829;0225082372

JUST SAY NOTHING - IT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR A RUN OF ABOUT 9 YEARS

Charita underestimates the value of saying nothing.  After all, the television series Saying nothingSeinfeld, which was about "nothing", lasted for 9 full chuckle packed years. 

SOMETIMES IT'S NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAY, but how you say it.  After all, I've written entire articles about why it's often wise for real estate agents to say "as little as possible". 

One of my favorite politicians, Robert Dole, said it best.  The disclosure of the secret taping system in Richard Nixon's office brought forth the comment:

"I'm glad I always nodded when talking to the President."

I am a firm believer in real estate practice that, the less said the better, and If it isn't in writing, it didn't happen.

Now, clearly I could just go on and on . . . . . .  and continue to say NOTHING.

But, enough nothing is enough.

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com,  800-711-7988.

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Original content by Charita Cadenhead

Alan May Has My Muse, Tish Lloyd Has My Hat and Me, Well I got......Nuttin'

Alan May Has My Muse, Tish Lloyd Has My Hat and Me, Well I got......Nuttin'.  Nuttin to say that is.  I've hit rock bottom.  I joined the ranks of the uninspired led by none other than Alan May himself when he posted Where's My Muse on Sunday.  He passed the "uninspired" torch to me right when I was on a roll.

Now what?  I got nuttin'.  Nuttin' to say that is. 

A month or so a go, Tish Lloyd got a hold of my thinking cap that I got from my dear friend Ssssssynthia.  But that's okay because Tish is a friend too and I know she'll take good care f the hat.

I got nutiin

 

But for now, I'll be quite content to visit and comment on the posts of all of my friends including but not limited those mentioned above. I've been known to be a creature of habit so right after I wake the birds up in the morning, my day usually start with my 5 am'ers and a handful of other early risers:  BLiz Spear, Debbie, Barbara T, Loreena, Wallace, Dorrie and the one who we suspect never sleeps:  I could go on and on, but you get the idea.  I've got at least 188 friends to keep me busy until I get somethin' to talk about. 

It's a real task trying to create thoughtful content AND talk to 188 + people in one day.  Given that fact, I welcome the chance to catch on what Jane G, Gerry, Paula, Donne, Corrine, Jane P and quite a few others who welcomed me with open arms and as I entered the realm of Newbiedom (new word for the OED) in December of 2009. I've been been feeling pretty bad about neglecting them lately as I try to navigate the subscription list). The list is so much bigger than this, but these come immediately to mind.

Until then, I guess I'll start gettting familiar with that new AR listing feature.  So don't forget to look for me in a comment near you.

SPECIAL NOTE TO CARLA MUSS-JACOBS AND JANE GRANT: And to think that you thought we weren't going to be friends. So much for first impressions.

 

 

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Comments(18)

Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thanks for reblogging this.  Another great one I would have missed.  So many great writers, so little time! 

Oct 20, 2010 02:29 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks for re-blogging Lenn.  Do you think they'll pick up on the hint (the one who we suspect never sleeps) without clicking the link?  As for nothing to say:  People are blogging about what's under the kitchen sink.  How funny is that?  And even funnier:  people are glued to those post.

Oct 20, 2010 02:38 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Great reblog, Lenn.  I would have missed, as I was away and now trying to play catch up.     Great post. I am going to visit Charita's post and check out some of these links.   

Oct 20, 2010 02:44 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Suzanne.  Isn't that the truth.  This place is a great resource for both fact and trivia.

Charita.  HA!  Think about the "wordless", etc. posts.  They spread a significant amount of interest and beauty without saying a word.

Oct 20, 2010 02:45 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

I certainly have felt this way before. And the kitchen sink things was for a massive amount of points, LOL. Proof that one can blog about anything I think. OK, off to check the original post out and commiserate.

Oct 20, 2010 02:48 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Andrea.  I didn't get in the kitchen sink thing because the premise that blogging subjects is hard for me just doesn't exist. 

Oct 20, 2010 03:13 AM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

My father used to say, "It's better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you're stupid, than to open it and remove all doubt!"

Oct 20, 2010 03:39 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Brian.  I LOVE THAT!

I've heard it before and it never gets old.

Oct 20, 2010 04:03 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Lenn.... I am like yourself, I never run out of info to write about. From what I am seeing here on AR is that I think way to many people are to focused on writing material for AR, hoping to get featured, and just forget about the basics. Now, this is just my opinion... but one would just have to watch the feature board daily for the last month and see what is being featured. Yes, AR is a good place to share, but are many losing their focus on why they post? Is it more geared to getting a feature and to climb the point ladder? As you mentioned, sometimes lesser is better and yes, many things have been said in those Wordless or Speechless photos. Overall.. I was like this when I first started on AR, and there is no need to try and comment to everyone, and spend countless hours around here, just so you are recognized. I know of some realtors that went backwards because they lost their focus and worried about posts and points. Again, just my .02... thanks for reblogging this.

jeff belonger

Oct 20, 2010 04:54 AM
'The Diamond Group' 'A Cut Above The Rest'
The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams - Lubbock, TX
Lubbock Texas Real Estate

Talking at people never gets you any answers.  I believe in asking questions.......let the client do the talking.

Oct 20, 2010 06:17 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love Charita's fresh content and her style.  She was sweet to include me in there and I feel honored.

Oct 20, 2010 07:21 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Jeff.  I usually write to share. 

Share with members, consumers, or, anyone who might search Google for any keywords in the title.

Oct 20, 2010 11:16 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Lenn

Great re-post, I've been following the Political debate in Florida and on many occasions there been a lot nothing said.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 20, 2010 12:48 PM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Thanks for re-posting Lenn.  Gave me a little chuckle.  I'm with Jeff on the points and getting noticed by others, there are some that must spend 8 hours a day here, not sure how they pay the rent....

Hope you are having a great day!

Oct 20, 2010 03:00 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Lou.  Florida politics are worth watching.  

April.  HA!  Since I work from home, ActiveRain is sort of like "background music" for me. 

Oct 20, 2010 11:17 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

"Background music" that funny.  Now I'm wondering what genre that would be.

Oct 20, 2010 11:46 PM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod.... my name is in a post that's been reblogged by LENN HARLEY.... ohmigod, ohmigod... and there's a link back to my post an' everything... ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod.... [calm down, calm down... be cool] wait, there's even a link to my profile... ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod...

[lenn harley knows my name - she has a shotgun, you know.]

deep breaths - deep breaths.  C'mon, don't be star-struck... say something to her... c'mon, you can do it... say something.

"S'up?"

oh, crap, does this mean I have to give Charita's Muse back?  Maybe I can borrow her hat?

Oct 21, 2010 12:49 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Charita.  That's what ActiveRain is in my day on the computer.  It enterains me while I'm on phone duty.

Alan.  Muses come in many forms.  We read your blog for a good reason.  You inform with style, great style.

Oct 21, 2010 01:16 AM