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Weekly Maxim for January 22, 2006

Posted on January 22, 2006January 22, 2006 by Simon
“Life is hard,” someone said to Voltaire. “Compared to what?” Voltaire answered.... Read More

Codger Divers

Posted on January 16, 2006January 23, 2006 by Simon
A few years ago we organized a trip to Roatan.  Six people went and we had a good time so the next year eight of us went to Grand Cayman.  The company and the diving were terrific.  Last year we ... Read More

Maxim of the Week for January 16, 2006

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Simon
In real life all roles are supporting roles.... Read More

“Mr Bush. Tear Down This Wall.”

Posted on January 13, 2006April 23, 2006 by Simon
This is a picture of the wall along the Tijuana/San Diego Border. Not a very nice way to treat your neighbors or to improve the neighborhood. For more information on the Right to Migrate visit radical... Read More

My Web Dude

Posted on January 11, 2006January 11, 2006 by Simon
Here is a picture of my web dude.  Matthew Geldin... Read More

Democracy is Temporary

Posted on January 10, 2006January 10, 2006 by Simon
 At about the time our original 13 states adopted their new constitution, in the year 1787, Alexander Tyler (a Scottish history professor at The University of Edinborough) had this to say about ̶... Read More

The Lottery

Posted on January 9, 2006February 13, 2006 by Simon
“Couple wins Millions in Lottery”             Headline in the Pasadena Star News January 7, 2006 “Millions lose Couple in Lottery”             The story they didn’t cov... Read More

Maxim of the Week for January 9, 2006

Posted on January 9, 2006January 9, 2006 by Simon
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.                 Darren Douglas... Read More

The Three Keys to Happiness

Posted on January 9, 2006January 9, 2006 by Simon
1. Low expectations. 2. Complete honesty is over-rated. 3. Find pleasure in small things. Supplied by Arnie Siegel... Read More

Human Migration the Movie

Posted on January 6, 2006January 9, 2006 by Simon
Scene One           “It is the Right of the State” In this scene it is 1730 in central Europe.  There are two families huddled on the village green.  A man in an official look... Read More
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