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Tribute Friday: Michael was Born Under a Ponderin' Star

By John Henry, Florida Architect

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August 09, 2019 08:37 AM

Well, we all know Michael Jacobs. Like one or two other AR philosophers,

Michael posts head scratchin' notions that leave us all... pondering.

Michael comes out of left field with inspiring posts! We don't know what to expect...

Pondering has its positives, very few negatives. Too often we take things for granted and assume that facts/information/news are true as they are presented to us, but there is a back story in many cases and things that are being implied or omitted should be examined closer.

Michael does a wonderful job bringing up these anomalies and forces us to think a little harder about what is beneath the surface. We get ah-ha moments and are challenged to approach the same issues maybe with a different view.

So, this Friday the ninth of August 2019 I am sure you will all join me to congratulate Michael for posting his unique take on things here on AR and hope for more of his brilliant cerebral challenges!

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, John Henry I think Michael Jacobs is a true champion on this platform.... I've followed him for years.... and I'll be saying that about you, too, sometime in the future.... you're carved in stone here....

Aug 09, 2019 08:45 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, ...

Flower Mound, TX
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

John Henry, Florida Architect

Hi Barbara, I think there are many many great people on AR. I just picked on Michael because, well, I was pondering... after I read the tribute to Carol Williams by Anna!

Thanks, Barbara Todaro

Aug 09, 2019 08:59 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi John - thank you so much for this tribute post and for sharing the exceptional video. Despite, being released fifty years ago, I found the vocal stylings of Lee Marvin quite engaging and surprinsingly apropos to current day happenings in life. Talk about food for thought...

Aug 09, 2019 08:54 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, ...

Flower Mound, TX
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Hi Michael, I have had this song in my head ever since your proclivity for pondering was revealed... Yes, the lyrics have some interesting points to be made and I hope everyone has a minute to listen to this endearing song. Keep up the good work!!!! Michael Jacobs

Aug 09, 2019 09:01 AM

Hi John John Henry - the video is a true find(previously unknown)to me and a real treat. Thanks again. Mucho.

Aug 09, 2019 09:58 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning John Henry - I love this. We all know that Michael Jacobs was born under a pondering star.

Aug 09, 2019 09:14 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

It fits, doesn't it? Glad you agree, Grant Schneider

Aug 09, 2019 09:31 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon John. Your title is really funny and pretty apt as well. Good one.

Aug 09, 2019 10:25 AM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I love the connection you made, John.

Aug 09, 2019 10:50 AM

Lottie, I have had the song in my head for a while now and thought I'd share it. Michael is... special... Thanks, Lottie Kendall

Aug 10, 2019 05:01 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,

How fun to have a tribute for one of my favorite people and bloggers, Michael Jacobs on Active Rain. Enjoyed the video too. A

Aug 09, 2019 11:10 AM

Glad you liked that, Alexandra. Michael is great. Thanks, Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Aug 10, 2019 05:03 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi John- Paint Your Wagon...one of my favorite musicals! I love that Michael Jacobs has encouraged us to spend some time pondering and perhaps less time wandering in cyberville. Now...how about Clint Eastwood and I Talk to the Trees?

Aug 09, 2019 01:01 PM

Hello Kathy, I thought that song was from Cat Ballou, but you are correct: PYW. Michael keeps us on our toes, doesn't he? I am thinking of A Few Dollars More in connection to a post about spending a bit more to get better results! Thanks, Kathy Streib

Aug 10, 2019 05:06 AM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning John.

It's been a long time since I've heard that one. I listened to it twice, love it

Aug 10, 2019 01:44 AM

Hi James, yes, that was a pretty well-known movie soundtrack in its day. Lee Marvin actually sang that too. Amazing what people will do if you pay them! Glad you liked it. Have a great day, James Dray

Aug 10, 2019 05:08 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

John Henry - What a wonderful tribute to a man so deserving as Michael Jacobs. The clip from Paint Your Wagon with Lee Marvin perfectly exemplifies the man on ActiveRain, affectionately known as the Ponderer.

I think you're both extraordinary human beings and we are lucky to have both of you here on ActiveRain. After all, two heads are better than one!

Aug 10, 2019 06:27 AM

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