Combo Pack

Posted on February 16, 2024February 9, 2024 by Simon

“The people are wiser than their rulers.” General Douglas McArthur This is a combination post. President Zelensky meets an Inukshuk with an embedded quote from Douglas McArthur in multiple colors.... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Carapace

Posted on January 30, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

Carapace Noun: The hard outer shell of a turtle or other animal. Also used more generally to describe a tough exterior. Examples: “The Green Turtles carapace had been damaged by what appeared to... Read More

Ease

Posted on January 26, 2024January 9, 2024 by Simon

“Nothing worth having is easy” Theodore Roosevelt Photo is from Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona. It is a slot canyon with beautiful sandstone formations that is well run by the Navaho. Tom, my ... Read More

Old Shoes

Posted on January 22, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

The shoes on the right were my oldest piece of clothing. I bought them in the early 1970’s they started oout as my semi-posh shoes and for the past ten years i have worn them as my trail relief ... Read More

Worth

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Simon

“Emphasizing self-worth often pays off more than emphasizing net worth.” Unknown... Read More

Almost Heaven

Posted on September 7, 2023August 10, 2023 by Simon

“Heaven isn’t a place you have to die to get to, you just need a good pair of hiking boots.” Shelton Johnson NPS Ranger... Read More

Problems

Posted on May 29, 2023May 25, 2023 by Simon

“Problems, unlike cheese, don’t get better with age.” modified from Brad Smith President of Microsoft.... Read More

Simplicity

Posted on May 22, 2023May 13, 2023 by Simon

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo di Vinci... Read More

Aging Out

Posted on May 12, 2023May 8, 2023 by Simon

The average age of Fox News and MSNBC viewers is sixty-five. Apparently old people like to be alarmed.... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Dysphoria

Posted on May 9, 2023April 29, 2023 by Simon

Dysphoria Noun: A generalized dissatisfaction with life. A sense of unease. Example: “He found that a shot of Jack Daniels would dispel his dysphoria.”... Read More

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Simon Burrow

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