Plagiarism

Posted on October 8, 2022October 7, 2022 by Simon

“All of my best thoughts were stolen by the ancients.” Ralph Waldo Emerson A different view of the reflecting pool. Perhaps time travel is possible.... Read More

Worse

Posted on October 7, 2022October 6, 2022 by Simon

“Things may have to get worse before they get even worser.” It is rare to see a sheep statue but at the Missouri Botanical Garden they have a flock. I just finished listening to The End of... Read More

Old Bones

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Simon

“Old bones feel older in the winter.” Photo is a Hibiscus from the Missouri Botanical Garden. The quote probably explains why so many retirees head south to Arizona in the winter.... Read More

Gratitude #4

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Simon

Focus on what you have rather than what you lack! Photo is water lilies at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis.... 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

Change

Posted on September 30, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Generally change in our society is incremental. Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg... 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

Words Seldom Seen: Calumny

Posted on September 27, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

Calumny Noun: A misrepresentation intended to harm another’s reputation. Slander Example: “The calumny this election season is the usual mix of misrepresentations and outright falsehoods.&... 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

Caring

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Simon

If it’s worth caring about, it’s worth writing down. There are probably bigger lies but this is certainly one of the most common.... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Category: Maxims