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A Boy And His Dog

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A Boy And His Dog

 

A BoyAnd His Dog  While out and about walking it is not uncomon for me to see dogs being walked...especially early mornings when the air seems particularly clean and fresh and oh so new. 

 

That was certainly the case after a bit of overnight rain earlier this week which made things seem extra crisp.  Nothing too unusual.  Not as many people as usual but one particular image caught my attention. 

 

A boy and his dog.  The visual that came to mind was of love, togetherness and of responsibility.  Actually lots of different thoughts.  Although, not currently, I have had pets in my life:  dogs, cats, tropical fish...even a tortoise...  I pondered a bit.  I found this quote and it summed up the moment.  Simply stated.  Yet so effective.    I think it is the ideal fit.  For that moment.  For me. 

 

I let the dog out, or I let him in, and we talk some. 

I let him know I like him,

and he lets me know he likes me 

                                                                                      Kurt Vonnegut  

 

 

The image in this  post is from canstockphoto.com

 

A Boy And His Dog

 

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael- oh I wish I could find an old photo I have of Larry sitting on our dock with our dog Lady by his side. 

Dec 13, 2019 01:21 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

 Boys and their dogs go together like men and their toys. 

Dec 13, 2019 02:29 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - the quote is an especially good match.  

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - yes, I would call that quite lucky.  

Roy Kelley - yes, I see lots of socializing with the dog walkers.  Fun times...

Dec 13, 2019 03:49 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® - it seems to be a part of a full childhood experience if possible.  

Kathy Streib - I hope you find that photo as I am sure many would enjoy seeing it.   

Sharon Lee - yes, that happens.  

Dec 13, 2019 03:53 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Michael.

Our Sheldon and I get along just fine. We take walks together, play, and are great friends. 

Dec 14, 2019 01:51 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael - you had me with that title! I could share my own "A Boy and His Dog," stories but that's not what this comment is for. Nonetheless, you captured the inner child of a boy and a dog that embodies so many men and boys. I will say that by today's standards every young boy deserves a puppy for Christmas!

By the way, I think the Title would make a great AR Challenge too. 

Dec 14, 2019 04:18 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

James Dray - although I mentioned a boy and his dog in the title and the post ---- the appreciation extends beyond gender, age and choice of pet --- like you and so many others prove this each and everyday.

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - I am glad you liked the post and the title.  I think this example where I use what is happening/observed in everyday life and my mind takes that and a post is created.  My thoughts were once filled with more real estate-related thoughts than today but that's just another example of how life and ActiveRain continues to change.  For me and for others.  

Dec 14, 2019 05:26 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, it is especially cute when you see a young person walking the dog, as it does show some responsibility.    

Dec 14, 2019 06:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Michael.

Have a very special weekend.

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Dec 14, 2019 08:44 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan Cox - I thought so too.

Roy Kelley - thank you for the nice thought and the particularly nice photo.  Quite festive.  I hope your weekend is good as well.  

Dec 14, 2019 08:54 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Dog gone it, Michael Jacobs. You're tugging at my heartstrings with this one.  Dogs are the best companions on earth, in my opinion. To be loving and loyal comes second nature to them. And yes, a dog and a boy. Sweet  - Mac says to tell you hello. ;) 

Dec 15, 2019 08:31 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - the scene on the street did it for me and provided the inpiration.  Say "hi" to Mac for me.  

Dec 15, 2019 08:47 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Michael Jacobs,  so nice that you take time to walk and are aware of all the beauty around you.  Nothing quite has precious as a boy and a dog.  They go together like a knife and a fork,  the sun and the moon... 

Dec 16, 2019 01:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Jane Chaulklin-Schott - life is full of "essentials" - isn't it?  

Dec 16, 2019 05:17 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Michael - that reminds me of my dog when I was a boy.  We went out together, went out with the other boys, went into the woods.  She was a beagle mutt and my companion.

Dec 16, 2019 11:36 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Grant Schneider - good memories.  

Dec 16, 2019 02:56 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I've had dogs in the past, but I'm just not a pet person so we don't have any now. My son has a dog and watching the three boys with Betty is heart warming. They adore her. Something about children with their pets that is just so wonderful.

Dec 18, 2019 11:36 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sharon Tara - I was just thinking as I "saw" your name that it seems to have been some time since we have seen Betty here on ActiveRain.  

Dec 18, 2019 11:47 AM
Sharon Tara

I think you are right. I will have to see if I can find something to share.

Dec 18, 2019 12:18 PM
Michael Jacobs

Sharon Tara - yeah, Betty makes a return!  Roll out the red carpet.  

Dec 18, 2019 05:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Ahh, Michael, I love the title and the quote...and the mind's eye image this pondering conjures up for me. 

As a mother of two boys and a lover of fur babies, I'm a sucker for heart-warming boy-and-his-dog stories! 🐶 

Dec 20, 2019 06:10 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Debe Maxwell, CRS - doggone it, I agree.  

Dec 20, 2019 08:31 AM