Thoughtful Speculation

Posted on October 19, 2022October 12, 2022 by Simon

“Thoughtful speculation“ I have run into this phrase several times this summer and thought it was worthy of a blog post. The context was in book reviews where the author did not have all t... Read More

Supply Chain

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by Simon

“The world’s supply of grievances is almost inexhaustible” As is the worlds supply of beauty. Photo is of a tropical plant growing in the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis.... Read More

Plans

Posted on September 29, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Well-intended plans often have unintended side effects.” Public art in Bordeaux. An example of the a well intended plan was sending Covid money to the public and to businesses. The uninte... Read More

The Cat’s Meow

Posted on September 24, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“The Cat’s Meow” is an expression that refers to something that is outstanding. It was first used by by American cartoonist Thomas A. (Tad) Dorgan in the 1920’s. Photo is of a ... Read More

Conversation

Posted on September 23, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Conversation and information do not directly correlate.” When the tide is out there is no fishing from this town in Bordeaux. The quote is the result of a conversation between Gene B and ... Read More

Waste

Posted on September 22, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Waste is incompatible with gratitude.” Photo is from a castle/winery garden in Bordeaux. The quote evolved from something Jane Whitefield a major character in one of Thomas Perry’s ... Read More

An Adventure

Posted on September 17, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

Apple in the advertising for their new Apple watch use the tag line “Adventure Awaits.” At the beginning of the month we got back from a trip to Europe which included a river cruise that a... Read More

Skin

Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Simon

Skin is waterproof. Keep going in the rain. Photo is from Charney, France just as a massive thunder storm was breaking up.... Read More

Art

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Simon

“A good espresso is like a work of art.” Italian folk saying I know the photo is of a very artistically made cappuccino not an espresso. The broader point is that simple things done well a... Read More

Tap and Pay

Posted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 by Simon

The use of Tap and Pay in the UK particularly and Europe in general is far ahead of its usage in the USA. The implication of doing transactions entirely without money are enormous. It make things like... Read More

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