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Marching Forward. . .

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

Marching Forward

With Some Random Thoughts

As We Welcome A New Month 

 

Happy March.  It seems just a few weeks ago we said hello to February and now it’s time to do it again with the arrival of another month. 

 

Well, this month will last a bit longer than the previous one so that's one change that is immediately noticeable.   And no foolin’ we can look forward to celebrating again perhaps much sooner than some of us might expect.  

 

While I continue thinking of what’s immediately ahead, I am also happy to discuss Pie and Pi as pieces of the many puzzles remain acquaintances in the days that will soon be with us.   I also wonder if I need be wary of the Ides of March that are approaching?  Maybe I will have a Caesar salad instead.  Adjusting our internal as well as external clocks will soon be on the agenda for many of us as we are do our own interpretation of a seasonal change (albeit a bit later and somewhat different than Punxsutawney Phil but likely much more reliable).    And is it a coincidence that we are experiencing some Madness this month too?  I mean a bit more than usual. On and off the court.   Dare I say choose a side. But I digress. That's always a safe prediction. There's much happening. And that's always true, isn't it?

 

And then towards the end of this month I will celebrate an ActiveRain anniversary.  This year, it marks twelve years since I first joined this community.  In some ways, it seems like yesterday.    But we understand that about time.

 

 

This photo in today's post is one taken a few years ago and shows one of buildings on the campus of California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena.

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I hope you are enjoying the month of March. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great afternoon.

Mar 08, 2022 11:03 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Pat Champion - this month seems to be skipping along so that's good.  I hope your March is going well too. 

Mar 08, 2022 11:25 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

The force is strong within you Michael Jacobs ! Winter peace helps reflect and prepare to begin anew in spring... a new chance to try it all again but with new found knowledge and understand.

Mar 09, 2022 04:42 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 - there are kinds of methods of preparing for Spring or any season.  And some simply resort to hibernation.  No pun intended.  

Mar 09, 2022 09:53 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Michael.

I hope you are having an outstanding week.

Mar 10, 2022 09:15 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I enjoyed your puns and observations on this one my friend. March certainly has a unique theme.

Mar 10, 2022 10:45 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Michael Jacobs Twelve Years how time does fly. Thirteen years last month for me and no cake . Happy Saturday 

Mar 12, 2022 12:27 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy Kelley - thank you.  I hope your Sunday will be an enjoyable one.  And if isn't at least it is one hour shorter today, right?

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets - always a lot going on in any month.  And March continues to move forward.  

 Hannah Williams - belated congratulations.  Sorry the tagging function failed to work in the beginning of this reply.  Oh, well  Hannah Williams we have seen plenty of glitches, mishaps, closed curtains, error messages and chihuahuas over the years, haven't we?

Mar 13, 2022 04:29 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a sunny but very cold Sunday morning in Maryland. Our area is snow covered after the Saturday storm. There is so much black ice that walking or driving is risky this morning.

Mar 13, 2022 05:43 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy Kelley - while it's still dark outside while I write this comment, I believe the forecast for today is for good weather in our area.  Of course, with the time change the roads may be impacted with oddities that the adjustment may bring.  I hope your Sunday is safe and enjoyable.  

Mar 13, 2022 05:51 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

imageCheck out the view from my door today!  I had no idea a pond could freeze overnight!  I am looking forward to reading your Active Rain Anniversary post!  

Mar 13, 2022 09:09 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joy Daniels - "freezing" is most likely a term that is exaggerated in Southern California in most areas.  It's all relative, right?  As far as a special AR Anniversary post, I don't think that's on my agenda this year.  I hope spring makes its presence known soon in your area.  

Mar 13, 2022 09:56 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael Jacobs ,

I'm going to wish you an early Happy Anniversary for 12 years in the Rain! Wow..its amazing isn't it on how far this site has come? This October it will be my 14th Anniversary.....you forced me to look it up 🙂!

Mar 13, 2022 10:19 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Michael! I always seem to forget how to find out my anniversary here - Bill is my resource for that! LOL

I am glad March is a longer month - I always feel like I didn't get everything done in February. 

Happy Anniversary! I always look forward to catching up with you and reading your posts - they are always thought-provoking!

Mar 13, 2022 08:49 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - Happy Early AR Anniversary.  October will be here before we know it, right?

Debe Maxwell, CRS - although I may not be as quick as Bill Liz and Bill Spear in finding that information, I did discover the date you joined ActiveRain as November 20, 2007.  So, I guess this year will be a Quinceanera-type celebration. Ole.  Do you need the name of a mariachi band?  😃

Mar 14, 2022 06:44 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Hi, Michael, and a happy March to you ---- Lent, St. Patrick's Day. St. Joseph's Day, 
SPRING, and  a Happy ActiveRain 12th Anniversary to our  Michael Jacobs

Mar 15, 2022 04:14 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It seems fitting to me to celebrate March Madness with a Caesar Salad.  What was Brutus thinking? 

Mar 17, 2022 03:37 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Raymond Henson, eXp Realty - maybe he was thinking of a Tijuana bullfight since that city was the "birthplace" of the Cesear salad as I recall hearing.  

Mar 18, 2022 08:56 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I was happy to cross the threshhold of Daylight Saving Time, though my mood was already improving as we were naturally seeing more light in the evening.  Seems I am one who needs sunlight for my best mood.

Mar 19, 2022 08:40 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Chris Ann Cleland - I think that the sun (and daylight) provides a lot of energy in our lives.  

Mar 19, 2022 06:31 PM