QOD: Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. ~ Ambrose Bierce (June 24, 1842 ~ disappeared 1914), American writer
QOD
This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.
On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.
Friday, 2 December 2011
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Thursday December 1, 2011
QOD: Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something. ~ Robert Heinlein (July 7, 1907 ~ May 8, 1988), American science fiction author
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
QOD: I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. what do you want, an adorable pancreas? ~ Jean Kerr (July 10, 1922 ~ Jan. 5, 2003), American author and humorist
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
QOD: When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. ~ Henry J. Kaiser (né Henry John Kaiser; May 9, 1882 ~ Aug. 24, 1967), American industrialist and shipbuilder
Monday, 28 November 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
QOD: The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint isn't intended. ~ Robert Frost (Mar. 26, 1874 ~ Jan. 29, 1963), American poet
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
QOD: The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going. ~ George Carlin (May 12, 1937 ~ June 22, 2008), American comedian