Pretending

Posted on April 12, 2023April 9, 2023 by Simon

“Pretending to care saves me from having to understand.” This could be humor or it could be social commentary. Or both. Sometimes caring makes it worse. Example giving cash to a beggar who... Read More

Unthinkable

Posted on April 10, 2023April 9, 2023 by Simon

“The unthinkable actually happens regularly.” John Maudlin... Read More

Peter Max

Posted on April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 by Simon

“Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Satchel Paige, Baseball Pitcher and Sage The image is of a postcard I received from Germany with an image... Read More

Billions

Posted on April 3, 2023April 2, 2023 by Simon

“A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” Everett Dirksen US Senator... Read More

Mistakes

Posted on March 29, 2023March 27, 2023 by Simon

“Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake.” Robert Half At my funeral I hope someone says “He learned from his mistakes and he learned a lot.”... Read More

Democracy

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 by Simon

“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and that they deserve to get it good and hard.” H.L. Mencken A field of poppies near the VOAZ trail in the Phoenix Mountain... Read More

Stay Humble My Friend

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by Simon

“Wherever you may go, no matter how high and mighty you become, bring where you came from with you.” Gustavo Arellano Wild Flowers in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. In Arizona March shower... Read More

Skill

Posted on March 21, 2023March 16, 2023 by Simon

“A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner.” Folk Wisdom A Mexican Poppy flowering near Piestewa Peak during the rain storm on Wednesday.... Read More