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I believe most of us like to encourage others. That is certainly true of participants here in/on Active Rain. 

"Everyone needs encouragement; a pat on the back is good for the backbone." (author unknown)

Good Monday to You. 😊

My Monday coffee mug features Mr Bill. Do you remember him from the first season of SNL? Mr Bill was a fatalist, and for good reason, as a claymation character he usually got flattened at the end of the skit.

Thankfully you and I don't get flattened. We may get a bit deflated but if we share out woes and concerns here in the Rain there is always an outpouring of encouragement from fellow bloggers. That encouragement alone keeps me faithful to Active Rain.

Have a wonderful Monday!

 

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I thought he was on the show In Living Color...I did not realize he was on SNL...I learn something new everyday.

Jan 12, 2026 06:29 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty , From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Mr. Bill is a clay figurine star of a parody of children's entertainment created by New Orleans native Walter Williams in 1975.[1][2] The Mr. Bill showing got its start on Saturday Night Live as a series of Super 8 films sent in response to the show's request for home movies during the first season.[3] Mr. Bill's first appearance occurred on the February 28, 1976 episode.

Jan 12, 2026 06:40 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

Oh noooooo!!!

Jan 12, 2026 06:30 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That always makes me smile Alan May ☺️.

Jan 12, 2026 06:41 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I definitely remember Mr. Bill! And good thing we don't get flattened. 

The BananaTUDES! group encourages/features this post!

Jan 12, 2026 06:31 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you so much Kat Palmiotti . 

Jan 12, 2026 06:42 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Encouragement really is one of the simplest and most powerful things we can offer each other. A kind word or a little recognition can change the tone of someone’s entire day. Spaces like this work best when people take the time to lift each other up.

Jan 12, 2026 06:34 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 . I love receiving the encouragement and I love to give to those who need it as well.

Jan 12, 2026 06:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... having managed people in the corporate world for many years, I know only too well how far a pat on the back or an "atta boy" goes. As for SNL, I have no clue what you're talking about... I've never seen a single show.

Jan 12, 2026 06:57 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Good morning Nina Hollander, Broker 😊. I thought the original cast of Saturday Night Live was great but as they left the show got more and more political and not worth watching anymore.

Jan 12, 2026 08:17 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Bob,
Like, Nina Hollander, Broker I never watched SNL. Nor did I never get into Friends, Seinfeld, The Simpsons, The Sopranos, or so many other popular shows. I do relate to what you say about ActiveRain being a place of encouragement and support. It is like a chosen family for me.

Jan 12, 2026 08:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams hi Carol... I did watch the Sopranos... maybe because I was familiar with that world and it was based in my back yard.

Jan 12, 2026 08:59 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I did not watch Friends or The Sopranos either Carol Williams . I also missed 24 and several other popular shows. I have to be pretty bored to sit and watch TV.

Jan 12, 2026 11:08 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Bob "RealMan" Timm - I did not have a television to watch SNL. I guess I can say, I don't know, what I don't know. 

 

Jan 12, 2026 08:50 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I can PROUDLY say that there is a whole lot of stuff I don't know Patricia Feager ☺️.

Jan 12, 2026 11:09 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a bright way to start the week, Bob "RealMan" Timm. And your take on encouragement hits with a kind of simple truth that sticks 😊. The mix of humor, heart, and that reminder that we all lift each other up here made this a great read. Thanks for sharing something that adds a little spark to the day!

Jan 12, 2026 01:39 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It was fun to write Lew Corcoran . As I've said before it's a treat to respond to Timmothy's cartoon for the day.

Jan 12, 2026 06:35 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Everyone appreciates a pat on the back and especially when they are trying something new. People have to know that the glass isn't always half empty 

Jan 12, 2026 05:16 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Well said Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 .

Jan 12, 2026 06:30 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

HI Bob- we all need a little pat on the back or thumbs up. It doesn't take much but think how you can make someone's day!

PS DON'T FORGET TOMORROW'S ZOOM CALL.

Jan 12, 2026 05:33 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

LOL, I think it's become a habit now Kathy Streib 😊. Thanks for the thumbs up.

Jan 12, 2026 06:26 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob "RealMan" Timm I missed this on Monday, but I guess it's still good on a Tuesday. It was good to see you today! 

Jan 13, 2026 05:37 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Hannah Williams . I love seeing you on Tuesdays. I'd say I am now addicted to Zoom Tuesdays.

Jan 13, 2026 07:06 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Everyone needs encouragement Bob!  And that's what AR is all about!

Jan 15, 2026 05:09 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's exactly what I think Anna "Banana" Kruchten .

Jan 15, 2026 05:53 PM
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