QOD: The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. ~ Margaret Chase Smith (née Margaret Madeline Chase; Dec. 14, 1897 ~ May 29, 1995), American politician and United States Senator from Maine
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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, 14 December 2018
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Thursday, December 13, 2018
QOD: The secret to keeping moving is keeping moving. ~ Dick Van Dyke (né Richard Wayne Van Dyke; b. Dec. 13, 1925), American actor
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
QOD: To learn something new every day is still exciting. ~ Ed Koch (né Edward Irving Koch; Dec. 12, 1924 ~ Feb. 1, 2013), American politician and Mayor of New York City
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
QOD: I have a lot of confidence through my accomplishments. I’m always trying to prove I’m not the worthless child they say I was. ~ Paul Greengard (b. Dec. 11, 1925), American neuroscientist and recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Medicine [Paul Greengard died on April 13, 2019 at age 93.]
Monday, 10 December 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
QOD: Maybe where there’s clarity of air, there’s clarity of thought. ~ Chet Huntley (né Chester Robert Huntley; Dec. 10, 1910 ~ Mar. 20, 1974)
Sunday, 9 December 2018
Sunday, December 9, 2018
QOD: I handed my passport to the immigration officer, and he looked at it and looked at me and said, “What are you?” ~ Grace Hopper (née Grace Brewster Murray; Dec. 9. 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992), American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral