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Tuesday’s Thoughts…31 Words

 

As I was driving through the neighborhoods this week, I saw many US flags flying proudly in front of homes (ours included). I was reminded of a special moment years ago at our Women’s Council of Realtors meeting. 

Before he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Mike Owen, an agent in Palm Beach County, asked us to stop and think of each word as we said it. He asked us to think about what the words meant. 

 

 

 

We’ve all learned to recite the Pledge of Allegiance—many of us beginning in kindergarten or even preschool.

 

 

But the next time you say it, what if you pause for a moment and really think about the meaning behind the words?

 

 

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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

When we think about the words we are saying, they have a lot more meaning, and it certainly makes us think about whether we should be saying them or not, haha.

Sep 08, 2026 04:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Brian England we rarely take the time to think about the words.  I believe in the words and I know you do!!

Sep 08, 2026 04:22 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Kathy. This is a good reminder to share.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Sep 08, 2026 04:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Thank you!   Hello to Chef Dolores.

Sep 08, 2026 04:22 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.
Kathy, what a wonderful reflection! It is so easy to recite something by rote after hearing or saying it for decades, but taking that extra moment to actually think about the weight of each word in the Pledge of Allegiance gives it entirely new meaning. Thanks for sharing such a timely and grounding Tuesday thought!
Sep 08, 2026 05:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 I agree. It becomes easy to say them by rote as we've done for decades.

Sep 08, 2026 04:23 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. In the past all were proud to be Americans. Today, many do not want to be a loyal American but still want to enjoy the benefits. Common sense has left the stage and needs to return before it is too late. Enjoy your day.

Sep 08, 2026 05:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I do not disagree with a word you've written. Many want to take advantage of what our country has to offer with no allegiance whatsoever. 

Sep 08, 2026 04:25 PM
Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
Retired from real estate; active in life!

The young woman in the video did a great job explaining the 31 words in our Pledge. Thank you for sharing!

Sep 08, 2026 05:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Wasn't that good!!!   I wonder if teachers ask students to write about what the words mean to them?

Sep 08, 2026 04:26 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

We do not say it near enough. These are great words. They tell of a time I fear no longer exists. 

Sep 08, 2026 06:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Through decades of not focusing on education and rewarding doing nothing, we are reaping what we've sown. 

Sep 08, 2026 04:28 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Kathy,

Live the girl in the video was awesome explaining the meaning of the 31 words in the Pledge of Allegiance. We recited the Pledge every day of school the very first thing and it was a great way to start the day. You are right.. pausing and listening to the words again brings new meaning. 

Sep 08, 2026 06:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I remember doing the same as well. Every day...it's how we began our school day. 

Sep 08, 2026 04:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I've never had a problem understanding what the Pledge of Allegiance means. Maybe that's because of how I was raised reciting it each morning in school, maybe because I'm a naturalized citizen. I've never understood why people find it and out flag "triggering." I've often thought to myself that those people who do, should just leave the USA and go where they are not triggered.

Sep 08, 2026 06:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I agree...and yes, I'll bet as a naturalized citizen, you take it seriously. And yes, if you don't like it, don't let the door hit you on your behind.

Sep 08, 2026 04:30 PM
Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
Listing & Selling Long Island Real Estate

Many may say them Kathy, but I wonder how many really think about those words!

Sep 08, 2026 06:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff good point. I doubt most people do. We say it from rote memory. 

Sep 08, 2026 04:32 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, although they did't celebrate Labor Day here, I definitely know the Pledge and celebrated in my own way.

Sep 08, 2026 11:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner    You'll have to celebrate your own version of Thanksgiving. 

Sep 08, 2026 04:33 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Kathy Streib and guess it probably won't include turkey, haven't seen any.

Sep 08, 2026 10:43 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I have recited the pledge of allegiance many times, and each time I do pay attention to the words and what they mean to me.

Sep 08, 2026 02:30 PM
Kathy Streib

George Souto I love it!  And, thank you. 

Sep 08, 2026 04:33 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Like you, I believe in every single word of The Pledge of Allegiance, Kathy. We do have the freedom to simply be, thank goodness! 🇺🇸

Sep 08, 2026 06:40 PM
Corinne Guest
Corinne Guest - Lake Barrington, IL
Retired Broker. FX Trader, Golden Retrievers.

The first time I said it was at my citizenship confirmation in 2019. I felt so proud to say it as an American. I also take my voting rights very seriously. I think it's a good thing to teach kids but also so they understand it.

Sep 13, 2026 04:38 AM