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.

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

QOD:  If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you’re active in your community, there’s nothing more empowering.  The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.  ~  Julia Louis-Dreyfus (b. Jan. 13, 1961), American actress and comedian

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

QOD:  Life is so short.  I would rather sing one song than interpret the thousand.  ~  Jack London (né John Griffith London; Jan. 12, 1876 ~ Nov. 22, 1916); American novelist

Monday, 11 January 2016

Monday, January 11, 2016

QOD:  There will never be a new world order until women are a part of it.  ~  Alice Paul (née Alice Stokes Paul; Jan. 11, 1885 ~ July 9, 1977), American suffragist and women's rights advocate

Sunday, 10 January 2016

Sunday, January 10, 2016

QOD:  There’s not a day goes by when I don’t get up and say thank you to somebody.  ~  Rod Stewart (né Roderick David Stewart; b. Jan. 10, 1945)

Friday, 8 January 2016

Friday, January 8, 2016

QOD:  I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.  ~  David Bowie (né David Robert Jones; b. Jan. 8, 1947), British musician  [David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, 2 days after his 69th birthday]