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The Growing List (Comical) of Things We Are Not Grateful For!!!

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As we approach the holiday season and prepare for Thanksgiving...there is an age old adage that we cannot have good without bad, bla bla bla. ERGO, if we are thankful uring this time, there must be the counter balance - things we are not thanful for!! 

A list:

  • landscaper leaf blower folks...every one oif them insists upon revving the blowers even when not in use...wuuuh wuuuuh wuuuuh, it is like a language...a useless language.
  • Whenever a moving sidewalk is being repaired, it is ALWAYS in the direction we are walking- never the other direction!!
  •  Similarly, when there is a left hand turn signal lane, it is ALWAYS the other direction that goes first, so we go last!!
  • LISTINGS with all stock photos of the amenities and common area and no images of the subject property interior or exterior
  • putting on our pants....one of the feet ALWAYS gets stuck..sometimes the left, sometimes the right
  • putting on socks ugh....the pinky toe always gets stuck..why bother having them (balance I suppose)
  • the slip in shoes that are so popular...you just know that one foot will go sideways and the simple task becomes evil!

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Paddy - the good along with the not-so-favorable remain a part of everyday life.  It can seem like a mixed-up combination that can remind each of us we may regularly encounter such stuff regardless of season.  

Nov 19, 2025 04:03 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

so true Michael...happy to hear from you!!

Nov 19, 2025 08:11 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD - you had me laughing this morning! I sure wish leaf blowers were made to be silent!!! 

Have a fun day - laugh often at stupidity!

Nov 19, 2025 04:25 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

it seems neighbors NEVER get lawn maintenance on the same day!!!

Nov 19, 2025 08:13 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Paddy. Must say your list contains both truth and humor in one place. When active your point about listings was egregious, the rest just aggravating. Enjoy your day.

Nov 19, 2025 04:55 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

nice to hear from yiu, Wayne! I hope all is well

Nov 19, 2025 08:13 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That gave me a nice chuckle since I have experience with all of that stuff, although I do feel that I appreciate it, haha.

Nov 19, 2025 05:45 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Jay Leno saif it, "there is nothing funnier than the truth"!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 19, 2025 08:14 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Is that like the yin and yang? I guess things can't always be on the right side of the road. 

Nov 19, 2025 08:02 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

so vert true, Jeff

Nov 19, 2025 08:14 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

We've sure got our share of leaf blowers going off all over PHX!  And......somebody is having a fun day.  Thanks for the laughs!

Nov 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

I didn't know Phoenix had leaves!!

Nov 19, 2025 08:15 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

That list had me nodding and laughing, Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD, and I really appreciate the way you turned everyday annoyances into something so relatable 🙂. Thanks for sharing such sharp observations that remind us humor can be just as valuable as gratitude during the season!

Nov 19, 2025 12:16 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

thank you Lew!!

Nov 19, 2025 08:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Paddy- I can relate to the slip on shoes. I love them but still have to wiggle my feet or bend down to get one on. 

Nov 19, 2025 05:57 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

purchased my first pair...lobe 'em and hate 'em!!

Nov 19, 2025 08:15 PM