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Make. Believe. . .

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

 

 

 

Make.  Believe. 

And The Importance of Punctuation

And Pause. . .

 

 

Make and Believe       Separately they may conjure up a multitude of images in ones mind while placing them together as "make believe" can put our brain in a different place. 

 

The importance, maybe even power, of punctuation causes pause.   To wonder.  And, of course, to ponder.  But also to reflect which may be the natural result of wondering/pondering.   Or maybe it's just a part of the process.  

 

Mere symbols like punctuation make a difference.  And like cymbals they may create a cacophony of confusion at times.  Is it over?  Or does it continue. . .     A question mark or an ellipsis(ellipses)?  I wonder.  About - punctuation and pause.   

 

 

The image is from canstockphoto.com.   

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Comments (40)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Grant Schneider - it certainly can make a difference.

 

Brian England - I don't consider reality having any type of relationship with what is portrayed on social media.  

 

Sham Reddy CRS - thank you for stopping  by and your comment.  

 

Roy Kelley - I hope you had a nice Sunday as well.  Now, it's Monday and on I have my morning walk while it was still dark - Fall may be here according to the calendar but our weather does not feel like it.  Have a good week.  

 

Jim Paulson - that can definitely become part of the bigger discussion as I know quite well.  🙃

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 04, 2021 07:55 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Wayne Martin - fill 'er up.

 

Nina Hollander, Broker - thank you. That's very nice of you to say.

 

Bill Salvatore - YVP Blog - I imagine it could be a springboard for all kinds of conversation.  

 

Joan Cox - although I understand it can be difficult, I also think it is quite important.

 

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - the importance of timing in comedy(and life).  

Oct 04, 2021 08:09 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist - so many different places in everyday life and in those extra special moments - that's so true.  And thank you for the highlight within the group.  I appreciate it.And thank you for the highlight within this group too.  

 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - Hitchcock used a variety of ways to communicate through his story-telling.  And quite effectively.  

 

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - I'm not much of a sports fan but I do recall they "made" "believe" was a real possibility.  

 

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® - your comment makes me think of how utensils "play" a role in our language - a fork in the road, a spoonful of sugar and even "knives out".  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 04, 2021 08:24 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Wendy Rulnick - excellent point.  Thank you for the contribution and what it added to the thoughts in this post as well as the comments received.  I like it.

 

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker - I appreciate that.

 

Kathy Streib - your comment made me think of how rarely I use the word "spew" but you used it vividly as conversations sometimes tend to go in that direction. 

 

Laura Cerrano - word order, especially as Wendy described it, is important.  And interesting too especially when it comes to interpretation(and perhaps misinterpretation).  

 

Endre Barath, Jr. - HaHa - is your question like one of those Facebook or other Social Media "questions" like how many states have you been, what was the name of your first dog?  I didn't realize you were part of a phishing expedition.  

 

 

Oct 04, 2021 08:35 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.

now you know Michael Jacobs  fishing expedition:)

Oct 04, 2021 10:06 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Michael Jacobs, I too get help from Grammarly. Whether we are reading or not, it is so important to pause. Make and believe...it really works if we truly believe.

 

Oct 04, 2021 09:11 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Endre Barath, Jr. - I guess the fishing and phishing depends on the bait one uses.

 

Beth Atalay - I once used Grammarly as well - now I throw I guess I throw caution to the wind(and sometimes correct word usage goes out the window).   Thank you for the highlight within BananaTude - I appreciate it.  

Oct 04, 2021 10:25 AM
Esperanza Butler® 818 926 5425
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - West Hills, CA
Homes For Sale in West Hills, Ca (818) 926-5425

Wow! Michael Jacobs. As a foreighn person I do have all the grammar and punctuation mistakes in the world. I just try to do my best everyday. Learning, and paying attention to the experts. :)  Of course I often use Grammarly! Have a wonderful week. 

Oct 04, 2021 11:10 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, reading other comments, you definitely made everyone think about your powerful words.

Oct 04, 2021 11:37 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - There is power in the pause! I like that photo, your post, and all the comments too!

I hope you have a happy day.

Oct 04, 2021 03:23 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes Michael, the phrase...Let’s eat, Grandma. is correct, whereas Let’s eat Grandma. could ruin someone's day. Proper puncuation matters!

Oct 04, 2021 03:40 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Esperanza Butler® 818 926 5425 - I am always impressed when someone who isn't a lifelong speaker in a language can learn another - especially English - it's definitely not a simple one for anyone.

 

Joan Cox - I have long believed(there's that word again) that the comments on the post can add so much to the ongoing conversation.  And that's true here.  Once again.

 

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - thank you.  I was looking for another image but after searching for much too long chose this one - I am glad to know you liked it.  Monday is coming to a close in a few hours here on the West Coast so I'll wish you a good week.

 

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - Yikes.

 

 

 

 

Oct 04, 2021 07:40 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Michael.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Oct 05, 2021 07:05 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Well Michael had to come back I guess FB must have used the wrong bait... seven hours break from the internet... and about 7 billion dollars less for the big man...Endre

Oct 05, 2021 10:57 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Michael.

I hope you are having an outstanding week. Take care and be safe.

Oct 06, 2021 05:57 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy Kelley - and here's to a good Wednesday and a happy rest of the week for you.

 

Endre Barath, Jr. - maybe the respite could be repeated?

Oct 06, 2021 06:45 AM
Roy Kelley

We have a rainy day in Maryland. Our only outside chore is to drop off Dolores' Mercedes for the fall check up.

Oct 06, 2021 06:50 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

There are some really funny memes out there regarding the importance of punctuation.

 "I'm giving up drinking for a month."

"I'm giving up. Drinking for a month."

Oct 06, 2021 11:06 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy Kelley - we had thunder and lightning the other night - if it was predicted, I didn't know about it.  Definitely caught me by surprise.  

 

Sharon Tara - I have also seen such examples.  They clearly show the importance of clear communication.  

Oct 06, 2021 01:15 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am a big fan of the journeys you take us through the English language. Thank you Michael 🙂

Oct 16, 2021 08:05 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ah, the power of punctuation. I suspect the comma is often the source of some confusion when not use correctly, or at all. I wonder?!

Jeff

Oct 19, 2021 04:51 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Jeff Dowler, CRS - I am sure the use of punctuation continues to be a challenge for some - I know it has "its" moments for me.  

Oct 19, 2021 05:27 PM