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Wordful Wednesday October 16, 2024

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Wordful Wednesday

Wondering As I Wander. . . 

 

 

I can. And I can't. Along similar lines, I do and don't too. Each statement can be valid. Two thoughts that seem contradictory, totally opposite, can be reasonable. Or deserving of discussion.

 

 

I continue to wonder. About all sorts of things. Can we do better. I don't know. But I am certain that I can do and be better. I may falter. And fail. Likely, far more frequently than I might originally intend. Or imagine.

 

 

As such minutiae enters my mind mini, maybe-even-micro-minute-debates may develop. Within my mind. Outside it as well. Attempting to address such differences can be frustrating. So, is it worth it?

 

 

Pause.  Perspective.  And, of course, for me pondering can become a part of the picture presented. For one's own edification. Or perhaps for something else.   And then there are those times where pontificating seems to take over. And run amok. Perhaps, followed by, a “what the Hell. . .” moment.  Such things could drive one crazy, but please, don't. Stay focused on the right course. Have a good Wednesday.

 

  

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Michael Jacobs way, way back in 1960 I saw a English Ford and wanted one. I never got one. Now with the Mini Coopers out there I'd like one of those BUT they won't pull my campers. Here is a 1960 English Ford.

 

Oct 16, 2024 07:14 AM
Michael Jacobs

Bob "RealMan" Timm - thanks for sharing the photo, the cars of that era have a lot of appeal for me.  I was able to recognize and correctly identify them as they drove by.  And to-scale models were a part of my toy collection.  I appreciate the throwback moment.  

 

Oct 16, 2024 07:40 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I assembled a few models myself back in my youth Michael. I remember my first one was a Bonneville but I don't remember the exact year. I also built a few airplanes. My favorite was the ME262 as I became intrigued with them because of the song ME262 by Blue Oyster Cult. Many historians believe that had Hitler used the plane for what Messurshmidt had intended we would all be speaking German now.

Oct 18, 2024 07:30 AM
Michael Jacobs

Bob "RealMan" Timm - I never excelled at model-building but was a collector of Matchbox cars when I was a child.  I kept them in good condition and passed them along to my younger brother who did the same with his son.  It sounds as if you have a big collection of memories too.  Good for you.  I hope you are enjoying the festivities surrounding your daughter's wedding this weekend.  

Oct 18, 2024 03:25 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

We all make mistakes (I remember making one back in 1993) but hopefully we strive to be the best version of ourselves!

Oct 16, 2024 07:22 AM
Michael Jacobs

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - my mistake-making is more recent than yours.  Striving in the direction of your comment is a good plan.  

Oct 16, 2024 07:42 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

Michael, you are spot on with your advice to stay focused on the right path. Reflect. Breathe. Perspective. Ponder. It all speaks to me!

Oct 16, 2024 07:50 AM
Michael Jacobs

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - I believe in breathing.  It does a body "good" - especially when repeated.  Over and over.  Happy Wednesday.  

Oct 16, 2024 07:56 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Michael,
Whether we think we can or think we can't, we are right.
Yes, we can do better. Will we? That is the question.

Oct 16, 2024 10:34 AM
Michael Jacobs

Carol Williams - the "we" versus "I" question is one where the difference can matter a lot.  

Oct 16, 2024 11:14 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Okay Michael you got my attention with your lead photo! I have to admit I continue to wonder why some people say and do what they do but I've learned, and probably still learning, to stay in my lane, stay focused on what is important to me and my family. Pausing is a big one for me before taking action...think about it and not go the knee-jerk reaction route. If my action is wrong...it's not the end of the world...will do better the next time around!

Oct 16, 2024 12:59 PM
Michael Jacobs

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - pausing continues to be good.  

Oct 16, 2024 03:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Michael- the inside of your head often sounds like the inside of mine. (which is scary) I often blurt out what's going through my head and Larry looks at me like I'm nuts. 

Oct 16, 2024 01:26 PM
Michael Jacobs

Kathy Streib - the saying, not my circus, not my monkey comes to mind as you mention nuts.  But, I digress. 🐒🎪🥜

Oct 16, 2024 01:53 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I always enjoy your ponderings, Michael.  I've often thought it would be fun to have a Mini Cooper.  I picture it being a silver convertible. And, it needs to have flames painted on it, coming out of the front wheel wells. 


Oct 16, 2024 01:57 PM
Michael Jacobs

Myrl Jeffcoat - I had a client who owned a Mini Cooper and I had the "opportunity" to ride in the rear seat.  I can see the appeal although the admittedly the seating arrangement left much to be desired.  

Oct 16, 2024 03:22 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, it WAS a good Wednesday, got an oil change, and met with a past client for a late lunch, and had a couple of margs.   

Oct 16, 2024 04:55 PM
Michael Jacobs

Joan Cox - the ways we spend our days can say a lot, right?  Changing and maintaining.  Recharging and refreshing.  So many combinations.  

Oct 17, 2024 05:02 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - we are all works in progress. Sometimes, it is hard to admit that for us. I ponder all the time. I'm not perfect. I am until the day I die, a work in progress. 

I like your writing style and how you think. 

Oct 17, 2024 03:20 AM
Michael Jacobs

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP - thank you.  Each of us finds what works best for us.  In communication. And in countless other ways of expression.  

Oct 17, 2024 05:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

All of us need to try to be better and do better things every day.

I hope all is going well for you this month.

Oct 17, 2024 07:59 AM
Michael Jacobs

Roy Kelley - I think replacing "we" with "I" can be a start when a need for changing behavior is the issue.   Hope your October is going well with you too.  

Oct 17, 2024 08:38 AM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

 

Michael Jacobs 

We are all given the choice to do better or not. Don't ponder, just do it! We are all accountable to God, one can ponder or not! Don't let the end surprise you! Enjoy your best day ever:) Katina 

Oct 18, 2024 05:05 AM
Michael Jacobs

Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 - while there can be a debate, maybe even a disagreement about the effectiveness of pondering, I find the practice useful.  For me.  Not all the time but it has provided food for thought for a long time.  Happy Friday.  

Oct 18, 2024 05:42 AM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308

Michael Jacobs 

I agree with you, the practice of pondering can be effective. We just don't want to miss the train, if it leads us in the right direction:) Katina, Happy Friday to you as well. I did enjoy your post, good food for thought! 

Oct 18, 2024 05:56 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I am shortly going to be buying new tires and would like to get a set that has the traction of the car in the photo.

Oct 19, 2024 05:35 PM
Michael Jacobs

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 - 🤣  

Oct 20, 2024 04:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Michael:

Your post, and your photo, certainly inspire a bit of pondering and wonderment...no doubt an individual journey for each of us!

Jeff

Oct 19, 2024 07:36 PM
Michael Jacobs

Jeff Dowler, CRS - thank you.  If any form of ponder is added to a day, I believe such sprinkling of said subject matter is a worthy ingredient as is your comment.  

Oct 20, 2024 05:01 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

You try, you continue, you learn Michael Jacobs . Make it better than it was or is! 

Oct 20, 2024 04:54 PM
Michael Jacobs

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 - indeed!

Oct 21, 2024 08:34 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Michael,  The space in your head must be a very interesting place!  Thank you for sharing some of your many ponders with us!  Have a great week!  Kathy

Oct 21, 2024 11:32 AM
Michael Jacobs

Kathy Schowe - "interesting" is likely one of the nicer descriptions of my mind that I have heard.  Thank you for the comment.  

Oct 21, 2024 05:14 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

run amok

drive one crazy

Yes, that is what I relate to here. LOL

Oct 22, 2024 03:30 AM
Michael Jacobs

Sharon Tara - here, there and everywhere, right?  With credit to Dr Seuss, of course.  Or Mr. Ed.  Happy Tuesday.  🐴🐟🙃

Oct 22, 2024 08:05 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Enjoyed your photo. Your pondering reminded me of the book Failing Forward by John Maxwell.  And then there are the words of the great philosopher Yoda, "Do or do not, there is no try"

Oct 22, 2024 09:14 AM
Michael Jacobs

Leanne Smith - that photo is an attention grabber.  And there is definitely no shortage of words of wisdom to be found that drive home many points.    

Oct 22, 2024 09:49 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Michael Jacobs  Here I am late for the party again! That will not stop me from wishing you a great Tuesday!

Oct 22, 2024 12:21 PM
Michael Jacobs

Hannah Williams - Happy Tuesday to you as well.  And thank you for the comment whenever they arrive, they are appreciated.  

Oct 22, 2024 01:56 PM
Hannah Williams

I am reading the Chemistry book slowly and almost put it down, but it is starting to get interesting 

Oct 22, 2024 03:48 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

I have always wondered about the best way to get to the top. Sometime this direct approach is the best way!

Oct 22, 2024 02:19 PM
Michael Jacobs

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI - your comment brings many thoughts on the subject to the pondering path.  

Oct 22, 2024 03:02 PM
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in N Houston & Corpus Christi

Hi Michael.  Talk about being late to the party, I am really late but glad I am.  I love your post and like Patricia said it sounds like your thoughts are my thoughts.  I love reading everyone's comments and they all made me smile.  It is a great week and has been a great day.  Now I have something to ponder prior to calling it a day! 😅

Oct 24, 2024 08:42 PM
Michael Jacobs

Brenda J. Andrew - no need to be concerned about being late whenever you arrive with such a nice comment, it is welcomed.  Thank you.  Happy Saturday even though you left your comment on Thursday.  ⏰⌛⏲  

Oct 26, 2024 07:48 AM