Capitalism vs Socialism

Posted on February 22, 2024February 18, 2024 by Simon

“The trouble with socialism is socialism the trouble with capitalism is capitalists” Winston Churchill Capitalism harnesses greed to grow a nations wealth but while everyone has more, the wealth r... Read More

Deferred Gratification

Posted on February 21, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit.’ Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” Muhammad Ali A rainbow in Phoenix during our week of winter rain.... Read More

Bookstores

Posted on February 19, 2024February 10, 2024 by Simon

In a bookstores your mind can go window shopping. Adapted from Jonah Goldberg co founder of The Dispatch and a brilliant wordsmith. Photo is from a Powell’s Bookstore Postcard.... Read More

Combo Pack

Posted on February 16, 2024February 9, 2024 by Simon

“The people are wiser than their rulers.” General Douglas McArthur This is a combination post. President Zelensky meets an Inukshuk with an embedded quote from Douglas McArthur in multiple colors.... Read More

Price

Posted on February 14, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Henry David Thoreau The Red Rocks of Sedona. Thoreau was wise but unrealistic. He needs qualifiers. Life is not an on/off switch.... Read More

Perspective

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by Simon

“Sometimes a change in location occasions a change in perspective.“ Sometimes a change of attitude is necessary. Note the improving ability to add words to the photos. It turns out the abi... Read More

Whining

Posted on February 8, 2024February 5, 2024 by Simon

“Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” Teddy Roosevelt... Read More

Action

Posted on February 7, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St Francis of Assisi At a famous breakfast place in Healdsburg CA they have an equally... Read More

Gravity

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Simon

Gravity isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law. Arizona Sunsets. Better than the northern lights and you don’t have to leave the balcony.... Read More

Attitude

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Simon

“It is easier to have a good attitude when one is well fed.” Unknown I posted a discussion last month about whether attitude is learnable or is inherited. See Here It probably a little of both but... Read More

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Simon Burrow

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