Mount Simon

Posted on November 18, 2020November 13, 2020 by Simon

In the photo there is a small peak just to the right of Piestewa. I want it to be named Mount Simon. Suddenly this is a revenue idea for the Phoenix Park and Recreation Department. Sell virtual naming... Read More

Life is Short

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Simon

“Life isn’t short. We just waste a lot of it.” Seneca, Stoic Philosopher... Read More

The Future

Posted on November 4, 2020October 25, 2020 by Simon

“The nation that has the schools has the future.“ Otto von Bismarck... Read More

Planning

Posted on November 2, 2020October 25, 2020 by Simon

“We assemble our lives action by action.” Marcus Aurelius, Stoic Philosopher and Roman Emperor... Read More

Control

Posted on October 22, 2020October 19, 2020 by Simon

“Whoever controls the past controls the future.” George Orwell... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Palimpsest

Posted on October 14, 2020October 3, 2020 by Simon

Palimpsest Noun: A manuscript that has been written over a previously written and erased document. Example: When paper was expensive a palimpsest was often used instead of a new piece of parchment.... Read More

Life Lesson

Posted on October 1, 2020September 30, 2020 by Simon

Technology isn’t life. Spend time with people .. Not with devices.... Read More

Will

Posted on September 25, 2020September 7, 2020 by Simon

People do not lack strength; they lack will. Victor Hugo... Read More

Understanding

Posted on August 22, 2020July 26, 2020 by Simon

“One who understands the truth of things will be wise and happy.” Hugh Downs at age 95 From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More

Love Everybody

Posted on August 7, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“Love everybody and tell the truth.” Maharaj-ji From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Another picturesque old tree on the slopes of Mt Baldy. Taken in 2015... Read More

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