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So, what IS the speed of dark?

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

Don't you love e-mail? When I first log on in the morning, there's just no telling what will be waiting for me. Tucked in amongst the spam this morning I found the following:

If you're not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he's the famous Erudite (comic) scientist who once said: "I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates.

His mind sees things differently than most of us do. . . 

Here are some of his gems:

1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

2 - Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back.

3 - Half the people you know are below average.

4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

5 - 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. 

6 - A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

7 - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

8 - If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain.

9 - All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand.

10 - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

11 - I almost had a psychic girlfriend, ...... But she left me before we met.

12 - OK, so what's the speed of dark?

13 - How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?

14 - If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked 
something.

15 - Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Sue Ellett
Synergy Property Group | Spyglass Realty - Austin, TX
Austin, TX, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs

Loved it...there are some great lines in there!

Jan 31, 2012 11:24 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Lottie,

Great, fun post - thank you for sharing these, I love #9.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Jan 31, 2012 11:24 PM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Memorable fun list. Thanks for passing it forward. Fav is #12 about the speed of dark. Now I have something new to think about before sunrise... LOL

 

Jan 31, 2012 11:31 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Steven Wright is one of my favorite comics. . his mind is out of this world.. .thansk for the laugh

Jan 31, 2012 11:40 PM
Joshua Stein
Coldwell Banker Preferred - Conshohocken - Flourtown, PA
Homes For Sale - Montgomery County

Stephen Wright is one of my absolute favorites.

  • "I decorated both floors of my house the exact same way so I never have to go upstairs."
Jan 31, 2012 11:41 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I'm glad you enjoyed these --- I have more for you tomorrow!

Joshua, thanks for contributing! And Emily, we are up way too early.

Jan 31, 2012 11:51 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Lottie....that was a fun list to read....I'll have to find more Steven Wright material....

Jan 31, 2012 11:52 PM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Great food for thought for a rainy Wednesday morning.  I'll be pondering the question of the speed of dark all day until it gets dark.  Then I'll have the answer.

Feb 01, 2012 12:36 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Thanks, Lottie... these were great!  Will have to check him out on Google and see what other gems I can find...

Feb 01, 2012 09:29 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Barbara, you're in for a treat--I'll post more tomorrow!

Feb 01, 2012 11:32 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Jeanne and Ralph, hope the rain has let up by now. Is it dark yet?

Feb 01, 2012 11:33 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Peggy -- I woke ridiculously early this morning, and really enjoyed these. #13 had me giggling!

Feb 01, 2012 11:34 AM
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

#10 & 13 really gave me a smile. Thanks for the post Lottie. Oops forgot #9 ... All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand. Now that's funny!

Feb 13, 2012 09:18 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nancy, #13 is the one that never fails to put a smile on my face, too. It takes me back to grade school days when we'd write notes in lemon juice!

Feb 14, 2012 01:49 AM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Lottie, when I first heard Steven Wright do stand-up comedy years and years ago, it was like I found a long-lost family member.  Yeah, in person... he is that weird.

Feb 16, 2012 02:44 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I bet he's weird--in a good way--his mind just works differently. Hope you enjoyed these, Karen Anne

Feb 16, 2012 04:11 AM