QOD: You will not become a saint through other people's sins. ~ Anton Chekhov (né Anton Pavlovich Chekhov; Jan. 29, 1860 ~ July 15, 1904)
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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.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
QOD: I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. ~ E. B. White (né Elwyn Brooks White; July 11, 1899 ~ Oct. 1, 1985)
Monday, 26 September 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
QOD: Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. ~ John F. Kennedy (né John Fitzgerald Kennedy; May 29, 1917 ~ Nov. 22, 1963)
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
QOD: If you nail two things together that have never been nailed together before, some schmuck will buy it from you. ~ George Carlin (né George Denis Patrick Carlin; May 12, 1937 ~ June 22, 2008)
Friday, 23 September 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
QOD: If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor. ~ Eleanor Rooselvelt (née Anna Eleanor Roosevelt; Oct. 11, 1884 ~ Nov. 7, 1962)
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
QOD: I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. ~ Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 ~ Sept. 22, 1776). [On this date in 1776, Nathan Hale was hanged by the British as a spy. He was 21 years old.]
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
QOD: It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends. ~ J.K. Rowling (née Joanne Rowling; b. July 31, 1965 )