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
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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.
Showing posts with label August 7. Show all posts
Showing posts with label August 7. Show all posts
Monday, 7 August 2023
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)