The Path to Enlightenment (part two)

Posted on October 17, 2018October 5, 2018 by Simon

There are many paths to enlightenment. Some paths are Rocky. But fear not I can help you down the path.... Read More

The Path to Enlightenment

Posted on October 10, 2018October 5, 2018 by Simon

The path to enlightenment has many twists. I have gone this way before you and I can help. ... Read More

Rituals and Routines

Posted on September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 by Simon

The difference between a routine and a ritual is…. about a generation. Discovered here, and here. ... Read More

Rituals

Posted on September 12, 2018September 6, 2018 by Simon

Question: What is the difference between a habit and a ritual? Answer: About a hundred years. Many things like fasting and feasting have become ritualized parts of religious practice. In Judaism we fa... Read More

Multi-lingual

Posted on August 29, 2018August 17, 2018 by Simon

“I speak all languages except Greek.” “Oh. So do you speak Russian.” “No. Russian is Greek to me.”... Read More

Vodka

Posted on August 28, 2018August 17, 2018 by Simon

Vodka doesn’t help you find the answer. But it does help you forgot the question. Wisdom from the vodka tasting on our Viking Cruise... Read More

Speed Bumps

Posted on August 24, 2018August 17, 2018 by Simon

The Russian word for “speed bump” is: “lexhashchii politseiskii.” It literally means “lying down policeman.” I thought this was pretty funny Russian humor, which is often directed ... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Category: Humor