QOD: Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to
prepare. They are consumed in twelve
minutes. Half-times take twelve
minutes. This is not a coincidence. ~ Erma
Bombeck (né Erma Louise Fiste; Feb. 21, 1927 ~ Apr. 22, 1996)
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.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
QOD: I’m not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there;
it’s like relaxing into – and an acceptance – of things. ~ Tina Turner (née Anna Mae Bullock; b. Nov. 26, 1939)
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
QOD: If you can’t stand the heat, don’t go to Cancun in
the summer. ~ Ben Stein (né Benjamin Jeremy Stein; b. Nov. 25, 1944)
Monday, 24 November 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
QOD: If you want the present to be different from the
past, study the past. ~ Baruch Spinoza (Nov. 24, 1632 ~ Feb. 21, 1677)
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Sunday, November 23, 2014
QOD: Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more
animated and protracted the discussion.
~ Franklin Pierce (Nov. 23, 1804
~ Oct. 8, 1869)