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When I Feel The Earth Move . . .

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

 

When I Feel The Earth Move...  

 

When you live in California, news of earthquakes rarely reach the forefront of news reporting.  I wouldn't use the word common but those who live here or know a little about our state are not exactly surprised that feeling the earth move brings on a certain congeniality in everyday life. 

 

Such activity in other places is well-known too.  And this occurs in areas that may be less familiar to seismic movement as we have discovered over the years.  

 

Yes, unlike music afficianado and fellow ActiveRain member Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I too can feel The Earth Move in some different ways. While(or whilst in honor of Nick)music may not be a big part of "me" - it is a part of living on planet Earth.

 

It certainly moves me a bit differently than Carly Simon, James Taylor or the countless others who are inspired and able to express it with so much talent.  Excuse me, if you could please hum any earth-moving lyrics to yourself in this era of appropriate distancing of all sorts.   I digress.,,  

 

 

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena California

 

 

 

The first image in this post is from canstockphoto.com and the second image was taken by yours truly previously on the campus of California Institute of Technology(Caltech) in Pasadena, California where remains a good reminder that expertise matters.  In all sorts of aspects of life.  

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love music; it's almost always on in my house/car/elsewhere. And if I get stuck in a long car trip somewhere? I sing at the top of my lungs!  I see a little silhoutteo of a man, scaramouch, scaramouch, will you do the fandago? Thunderbolt and lightning, etc etc etc. I know every word. 

Apr 18, 2020 06:03 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

My earth beneath my feet doesn't move at the same rate as California but when it does, it gets my attention. I don't believe the tides of political change is what we need right now; let's turn up the music and help one another, right now...

happy Saturday morning Michael Jacobs 

Apr 18, 2020 06:41 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Whilst I have never felt the earth actually move I am still enjoying the daily music posts that Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 has been sharing!

Apr 18, 2020 07:16 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I have encountered one earth moving experience, when there was an earthquake well south of us, but the house I was sitting the walls moved, i have never moved so fast in my life to get outside.  Thank you for the shout out, I really appreciate it. Stay safe and healthy.

Apr 18, 2020 07:30 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Barbara Todaro - I am not overly-concerned with earthquakes or any other activity of the planet.  Real experts can explain such things in a manner which while I may  not fully understand, I can somewhat grasp.   The issue is when people think they are experts, trouble can be sure to follow.  

Grant Schneider - toe-tapping along with other types of similar movement is encouraged.  

Nina Hollander - I remember a situation when I was meeting with an out-of-state associate who was visiting and staying in a high-rise hotel in the Hollywood area when we experienced a significant tremor.  Later that day, he was still talking about it...as his introduction to a real Southern California experience.  I am sure you may have had a similar experience Northern CA jolt.  

Apr 18, 2020 07:43 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - completely understandable.  Wayne Martin - for some, it's more eye-opening than that first cup of coffee.  

Kat Palmiotti - I can sense the music is in you.  

 

Apr 18, 2020 07:53 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - helping each other is always good.  

Brian England - whilst you think, I will agree with you.  

 

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - I remember a similar experience when either I  was living in or visiting Washington DC.  Not so dramatic but a bit off-putting for some to say the least.  Thanks for the inspiration.  

Apr 18, 2020 07:53 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, love James Taylor, and will need to put that playlist on soon!   We have had a couple tremors in Denver, but was decades ago.

Apr 18, 2020 08:53 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Oh Michael- shame on you because you know what I'll be humming all day!!! I have never felt an earthquake. I have felt my windows move as if they wanted to blow in during a hurricane. 

Apr 18, 2020 09:59 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Michael,  We had a zoom fun time with friends a could of weeks ago when San Diego had their earthquake.  only lasted 15 seconds but was interesting.

 

Apr 18, 2020 10:12 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am thankful that earthquakes are not common in our area.

Be safe and have a lovely weekend at home.

Apr 18, 2020 10:33 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

Another delightful post to ponder.  Living in California, we feel ho-hum about the earth moving quite often with the little rumbles we are treated to...And now, I am humming that song...Thank you for the link...A

Apr 18, 2020 11:29 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan Cox - me too plus Carole King.  

Kathy Streib - somehow I imagine you humming while out/about with the birds along with singing often.  

Will Hamm - I remember that post.  You were able to experience the tremor from a distance.  

Roy Kelley - I hope your Saturday is a good one as well.  

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - it's typically more ho-hum than HoHoHo that's for sure. And that's a good thing. 

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Apr 18, 2020 11:44 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Michael.

I have felt the earth move under my feet once, it was interesting at least.  Don't want to experience it again

Apr 19, 2020 12:35 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

James Dray - I can understand that.  It can be somewhat unsettling.  Especially when it occurs just once.  

Apr 19, 2020 04:19 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Your title conjured up the tune in my head - Carly Simon & James Taylor singing it!

I've never felt an earthquake and for that, I am quite grateful, Michael. 

Apr 19, 2020 09:00 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

We used to feel them all the time in Anchorage, Alaska. It's an odd feeling. As for my musical selection, let's add an oldie, but goodie - Shake, Rattle, and Roll. 

Apr 19, 2020 09:15 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Debe Maxwell, CRS - gratitude comes in lots of forms as we all know.  

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD -  nothing wrong at all with adding some oldies to the virtual jukebox.  

Apr 19, 2020 09:52 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I have not, and hope never to, experinced an earthquake. 

There have only been minor ones here.

Apr 22, 2020 07:22 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sharon Tara - but they did occur and still do.  

Apr 22, 2020 08:22 AM