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Thought Drought Tuesday - One In An Occasional Series

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Thought Drought Tuesday...

One In An Occasional Series

 

You can almost feel it in the air.

A certain specialness about the days.  

 

Well, I’m feeling it too.  

Except mine has been self-diagnosed

as a bit of thought drought.

 

Today I’m choosing to mix an odd mishmash of ingredients and create this hodgepodge cocktail of sorts which was initially inspired by a photo of a deflated inflatable.  Hardly worthy of additional explanation, I found solace in the uplifting words of others:  

 

The one thing women don’t want to find in their stockings on Christmas morning is their husband.   

 

Joan Rivers

 

And this particularly astute observation:

 

For Christmas this year, try giving less.

Start with less attitude.

There’s more than enough of that in the world as it is –

and people will usually just give it back anyway!

 

Anne Bristow




And just because I like him:

 

I bought my brother some gift-wrap for Christmas. I took it to the Gift Wrap department and told them to wrap it, but in a different print so he would know when to stop unwrapping.

 

Steven Wright

 

That’s it...I’m outta here.  Happy Tuesday.

 

Published:  December 20, 2016

 

Thought Drought Tuesday...

One In An Occasional Series

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

 Steven Wright is easier to read than listen to for me.  His slow, emotionless delivery is hard for me to sit through.  Love that joke of his though.

Dec 20, 2016 10:25 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Michael Jacobs - we are back to the deflate thing.  Okay, the theme is balls and deflated inflatables.  It works.  Enjoy your day.

Dec 20, 2016 11:06 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - Nice ones - we all have days like that, but you showed up and filled the void very nicely indeed.

Dec 20, 2016 12:33 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I guesed that was Steven Wright before I finished reading, LOL. And here I thought you were gonna talk about the drought. Which meant I could counter that we've had so much rain in Kona that the summit road to Mauna Kea is closed, which is where I had planned to go today. Rats. We have a white capped mountain for Christmas.

Oh, and I have to ask, are these deplorable deflated inflatables?

Dec 20, 2016 12:45 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents --- yes and there quite a few other deflated inflatables too. The scene on the streets made me wonder if it was some type of plan to eliminate these flattened creatures from the neighborhood.  

Dec 20, 2016 01:07 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Some goodies bestowed by Mr. Michael on my favorite day of the week...thank you!

Dec 20, 2016 01:30 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Michael Jacobs - Loved the photo!  Some days the air just isn't there for that ho, ho, ho happy presentation.  I call it a bad hair day and nothing in the closet fits, or looks right day!   Happy Tuesday to you too!

Dec 20, 2016 02:02 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Michael-You have a very interesting imagination. Thank you for your fun thought drought.

Dec 20, 2016 03:35 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

My fave was the gift wrapped gift wrap, and hopefully he would know when to quit!

Dec 20, 2016 04:08 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

A thought drought!  Now, there's a label for ya!  I've had a very busy day that required me to be on my toes at all times.  I want to have a thought drought when I hit the blankets tonight.  Hopefully, I will sleep well!

Dec 20, 2016 04:25 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am sure that your will have plenty of good thoughts after a good night of rest.

Have an outstanding week and enjoy the spirit of the holiday season.

Dec 20, 2016 04:26 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the cocktail, Michael.  I especially enjoy Steven Wright's humor.

Dec 20, 2016 05:07 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 Your thoughts are always well-versed and appreciated Michael Jacobs 

Dec 20, 2016 05:44 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Michael, you have a way with words, truly enjoyed this post. The quote by Anne Bristow is a good one. Enjoy your evening!

Dec 20, 2016 05:56 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Michael, it sounds like you have been collecting special quotes!

Dec 20, 2016 10:06 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Thanks very much for stopping by and your comments on this random thoughts post.  

Dec 21, 2016 08:15 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael- often thought droughts make some of the most interesting posts, as is the case with yours!  I'd welcome more!

Dec 21, 2016 09:36 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael I was expecting a Cocktail Recipe based on the headline:) I loved the last quote:))Endre

Dec 21, 2016 02:46 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I especially love the first quote by Joan Rivers and since my wife and i are the same size, especially important.

Dec 21, 2016 04:24 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I had a drought today, and I didn't really want to do another market report. Thankfully a lively office discussion gave me an idea for today's post. 

Dec 21, 2016 07:17 PM