QOD: If you nail two things together that have never been nailed together before, some schmuck will buy it from you. ~ George Carlin (né George Denis Patrick Carlin; May 12, 1937 ~ June 22, 2008)
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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.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Friday, 23 September 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
QOD: If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor. ~ Eleanor Rooselvelt (née Anna Eleanor Roosevelt; Oct. 11, 1884 ~ Nov. 7, 1962)
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
QOD: I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. ~ Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 ~ Sept. 22, 1776). [On this date in 1776, Nathan Hale was hanged by the British as a spy. He was 21 years old.]
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
QOD: It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends. ~ J.K. Rowling (née Joanne Rowling; b. July 31, 1965 )
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
QOD: All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height. ~ Casey Stengel (né Charles Dillon Stengel; July 30, 1890 ~ Sept. 29, 1975)
Monday, 19 September 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
QOD: Courage! I have shown it for years; think you I shall lose it at the moment when my sufferings are to end? ~ Marie Antoinette (Nov. 2, 1755 ~ Oct. 16, 1793)
Friday, 16 September 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
QOD: Be careful of reading health books. You might die of a misprint. ~ Mark Twain (né Samuel Langhorne Clemens; Nov. 30, 1835 ~ Apr. 21, 1910), American writer