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 3 October 2014

Friday, October 3, 2014

QOD:  Our form of democracy is bribery on the highest scale.  ~  Gore Vidal (Oct. 3, 1925 ~ July 31, 2012)

Thursday 2 October 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014

QOD:  I want to get old gracefully.  I want to have good posture, I want to be healthy and be a good example to my children.  ~  Sting (nĂ© Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner; b. Oct. 2, 1951)

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

QOD:  Technology is so much fun, but we can drown in our technology.  The fog of information can drive out knowledge.  ~  Daniel J. Boorstin (Oct. 1, 1914 ~ Feb. 28, 2004)

Tuesday 30 September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

QOD:  We must take sides.  Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.  Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.  ~  Elie Wiesel (b. Sept. 30, 1928)  [Elie Wiesel died on July 2, 2016]

Monday 29 September 2014

Monday, September 29, 2014

QOD:  Those who’ll play with cats must expect to be scratched.  ~  Miguel de Cervantes (Sept. 29, 1547 ~ Apr. 23, 1616)

Sunday 28 September 2014

Sunday, September 28, 2014

QOD:  What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing wise with age?  Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.  ~  Brigitte Bardot (b. Sept. 28, 1934)