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.

Showing posts with label August 7. Show all posts
Showing posts with label August 7. Show all posts

Monday, 7 August 2023

Monday, August 7, 2023

QOD:  They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize that I’m going to miss mine just by a few days.  ~  Garrison Keillor (né Gary Edward Keillor; b. Aug. 7, 1942), American author and humorist

Sunday, 7 August 2022

Sunday, August 7, 2022

QOD:  I assume history will record some of the things I did wrong or they think I did wrong.  But responsible, interested people will look at the record, and whatever they say can’t erase the record.  ~  Edwin W. Edwards (Aug. 7, 1927 ~ July 12, 2021), 50thGovernor of Louisiana

Friday, 7 August 2020

Friday, August 7, 2020

QOD:  Too much [press] coverage?  There’s no such thing.  ~  Edward W. Edwards (né Edwin Washington Edwards; b. Aug. 7, 1927), 50th Governor of Louisiana  [Edwin Washington Edwards died July 12, 2021.]

Wednesday, 7 August 2019

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

QOD:  People say I’ve had brushes with the law.  That’s not true.  I’ve had brushes with overzealous prosecutors.  ~  Edwin W. Edwards (né Edwin Washington Edwards; b. Aug. 7, 1927), former Governor of Louisiana  [Edwin Washington Edwards died July 12, 2021.]

Tuesday, 7 August 2018

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

QOD:  Some politicians like to kiss babies.  I like to kiss the baby’s mommas.  ~  Edwin W. Edwards (b. Aug. 7, 1927)  [Edwin Washington Edwards died July 12, 2021.]

Sunday, 7 August 2016

Sunday, August 7, 2016

QOD:  I never speak ill of dead people or live judges.  ~  Edwin W. Edwards (b. Aug. 7, 1927) [Edwin Washington Edwards died July 12, 2021.]

Friday, 7 August 2015

Friday, August 7, 2015

QOD:  I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it.  ~  Garrison Keillor (b. Aug. 7, 1942)

Thursday, 7 August 2014

Thursday, August 7, 2014

QOD:  A book is a gift you can open again and again.  ~  Garrison Keillor (né Gary Edward Keillor; b. Aug. 7, 1942)

Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

QOD:    He's so slow that he takes an hour and a half to watch 60 Minutes.   ~  Edwin W. Edwards (b. Aug. 7, 1927)  [Edwin Washington Edwards died July 12, 2021.]

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

QOD:  Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose.  ~  Garrison Keillor (b. Aug. 7, 1942)

Sunday, 7 August 2011

Sunday, August 7, 2011

QOD: Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. ~ Franz Kafka (July 3, 1883 ~ June 3, 1924)