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Rethinking The Circular File

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Rethinking The Circular File

 

Rethinking The Circular File The term circular file is likely known to you as a euphemism for the destination for waste or garbage where no longer useful items tend to be placed.  I am thinking about the circular file in some other ways. 

 

Maybe it's that part of our brain that stores "stuff" in a holding tank of sorts.  I have been thinking of the circular file not as a place for garbage but as a place we can safely store items until a later date.   A timed release capsule of information of sorts. 

 

That happened to me last June(06.09.19 in fact) as I read a post by James Dray.  If you don't follow James on ActiveRain, I suggest you do because you can find a short biography of some interesting people from history.  Inventors and Discoverers.  Various firsts in history.  All sorts of backgrounds in all kinds of fields. And usually, there is some information just beyond the story.  

 

Well, back in June of last year, I recognized the name in his post title as the great-grandfather of a friend and client.   I happened to initially meet this friend right after I received my real estate license and over the years learned some of the family history that James shared in his post. 

Here is that post:    Alfred Beck

 

Over the years, I have represented him in the purchase and sale of real estate as well as assisting his parents as the listing agent for various transactions. 

 

You never know what you may find when you regularly travel through the blog roll of ActiveRain.  It's all about connections. 

 

February is quickly coming to a close(yes, 2020 is nearly three months old) and thanks to Richie Alan Naggar I have been reminded of many posts that have had an influences on me for one reason or another.  Although, I have already shared a post this month, you still have the opportunity to participate in Boost-A-Post sponsored by Richie.

 

The image in this post is from canstockphoto.com.

 

 

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Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for sharing some more of your thoughts and experiences. Your experiences often lead my mind to ponder my perspective of this world...

Happy Tuesday Michael Jacobs 

Feb 25, 2020 07:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your experience. There is much to learn as we read the variety of posts by ActiveRain bloggers.

Feb 25, 2020 07:40 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - the opportunities for pondering are indeed endless.

Roy Kelley = that is so true. 

Feb 25, 2020 07:44 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, that is too cool, and who would have thought you would know one of James Dray's featured individuals!  

Feb 25, 2020 07:50 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

Funny, I just mentioned the circular file to a friend who was wondering what to do with a piece of paper.  I do love James Dray 's posts and had the opportunity to meet him as well as the founder of Fathom in Carey, North Carolina.  Ron and I enjoyed our visit with him.  A

Feb 25, 2020 07:52 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I think that would make me excited to realize I am reading about someone I know of in one of James Dray's posts as they are all amazing people.

Feb 25, 2020 07:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Wow, that is so cool that you actually knew someone related to someone that James Dray blogged about.  I always refer to the circular file as file 13, haha.

Feb 25, 2020 08:32 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

How interesting Michael. This is a nice share, and a nice way to boost another A/R member!

Feb 25, 2020 08:48 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

 Oh Yes!  I do remember that post about Chapman and Glassell. Many of our relatives live in OC and in Orange.  Memories are triggered by so many things, such as sight, smell, sounds. Our senses provide us much to think about in that "circular file".

Feb 25, 2020 09:25 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Michael- I just came back from James' post which I must have missed. What a small world.  I wonder if I have a circular file as well as a recycle bin in my head. I just hope that nothing gets tossed away that shouldn't. 

Feb 25, 2020 09:57 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Truly a small world sometimes. I also call the circular file. File 13. When I first saw your title I thought the rolodex from back in the day.

Feb 25, 2020 10:01 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan Cox - definitely unexpected and yes, it was rather cool.  

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - what a nice treat.  It's interesting how many people we can "meet" whether in person or virtually through ActiveRain.  

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - I think so too.  

Brian England - that's a new term for me.  I will have to file that away too.  Never know when that will come in handy.  

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - so many share-worthy experiences that are a part of AR.  

Feb 25, 2020 03:38 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® - your California history continues to run deep even though you're not a native.  

Kathy Streib - I am sure your circular file is impressive.  In so many ways.  

Sharon Lee - and previously unknown to me as I mentioned to Brian England and then TWICE mentioned in comments.  I do recall the rolodex.  I remember seeing one on my Dad's home office desk and then years later finding one on my own office desk.  I rarely, if ever, used it.  

Feb 25, 2020 03:45 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Michael.

Well, thank you for the mention.  Glad it triggered this post.  Check out the one I worte about today.  Will post it around 4-5AM CST.

Feb 26, 2020 12:48 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

James Dray - I appreciate the profiles of people you have shared and was surprised to see this connection.  Will definitely check out your post.  

Feb 26, 2020 03:05 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Filing!  Ugh.  Today I was cleaning out a small desk and came across all kinds of things I had forgotten about!  Where does the time go?

Feb 26, 2020 06:01 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hello Michael Jacobs 

WOW! It really is a small world! What a coincidence and great story too!!!

Feb 26, 2020 07:42 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089 - Time definitely flies and forgotten items may be misplaced but are found.  Sooner or later.

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - yes, a WOW coincidence.  

Feb 26, 2020 08:31 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I can honestly say I am always influenced by several blog posts daily Michael Jacobs 😃

Jan 24, 2021 07:12 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - thank you for visiting this post again.  You brought back memories of it as well as of the one that inspired it from James Dray.  I agree there are influences all around us.   This is especially true as we keep and stay aware.  

Jan 25, 2021 05:57 AM