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