QOD: If it’s a good idea, go ahead and do it. It’s much easier to apologize than it is to get permission. ~ Grace Hopper (Dec. 9, 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992), American Navy Rear Admiral and computer scientist
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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 Grace Hopper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grace Hopper. Show all posts
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
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
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
QOD: A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships
are built for. ~ Grace Hopper (née Grace Brewster Murray; Dec. 9, 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992), American rear admiral and computer scientist
Monday, 9 December 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
QOD: Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, “We’ve always done it this
way,” I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that
runs counter-clockwise. ~ Grace Hopper (née Grace Brewster Hopper; Dec. 9, 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992); American rear admiral and computer scientist