QOD: Human beings can get used to virtually anything, given plenty of time and no choice in the matter whatsoever. ~ Tom Holt (né Thomas Charles Louis Holt; b. Sept. 13, 1961), British novelist
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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 September 13. Show all posts
Showing posts with label September 13. Show all posts
Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
QOD: Start unknown, finish unforgettable. ~ Misty Copeland (née Misty Danielle Copeland; b. Sept. 10, 1982), African-American ballet dancer
Monday, 13 September 2021
Monday, September 13, 2021
QOD: Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. ~ Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990), British novelist
Sunday, 13 September 2020
Sunday, September 13, 2020
QOD: A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. ~ Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990), British novelist
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
QOD: If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. ~ Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990)
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
QOD: A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest
men. ~
Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990); British novelist
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
QOD: I do have a blurred memory of sitting on the stairs and trying
over and over again to tie one of my shoelaces, but that is all that comes back
to me of school itself. ~ Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990)
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
QOD: We all lose our looks eventually. Better develop your character and interest in
life. ~
Jacqueline Bisset (née Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset; b. Sept. 13, 1944)
Friday, 13 September 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013 / Friday the 13th
QOD: My view is quite simple. When your dog pees on the carpet, you do not
give your dog away. You say: This dog is
special. I have to teach him not to pee
on the carpet. I feel exactly the same
way about men. They need to be taught
things. ~ Jacqueline Bisset (née Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset; b. Sept. 13, 1944)
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
QOD: If you can't explain it to a 6-year-old, you don't understand it yourself. ~ Albert Einstein (Mar. 14, 1879 ~ Apr. 18, 1955)
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
QOD: Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings. ~ Oliver Herford (Dec. 2, 1860 ~ July 5, 1935)