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, 8 April 2016

Friday, April 8, 2016

QOD:  The older I get, the more I appreciate my rural childhood.  I spent a lot of time outdoors, unsupervised, which is a blessing.  ~  Barbara Kingsolver (b. Apr. 8, 1955), American novelist

Thursday, 7 April 2016

Thursday, April 7, 2016

QOD:  If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.  ~  Billie Holiday (née Eleanora Fagan;  Apr. 7, 1915 ~ July 17, 1959), African-American singer

Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

QOD:  A lot of time mistakes are very interesting ~ you look for the behavior that’s not the one you expect.  ~  Barry Levinson (b. Apr. 6, 1942), American screenwriter

Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Tuesday, April 5 , 2016

QOD:  There are no secrets to success.  It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.  ~  Colin Powell (né Colin Luther Powell; b. Apr. 5, 1937), American 4-Star General and United States National Security Advisor

Monday, 4 April 2016

Monday, April 4, 2016

QOD:  I been in the blues all my life.  I’m still delivering ‘cause I got a long memory.  ~  Muddy Waters  (né McKinley Morganfield; April 4, 1913 ~ April 30, 1983), African-American singer and musician