“It is easy to be wise in hindsight.” Simon Winchester in Knowing What We Know This is an interesting book that is certain to inform a great discussion of the declining importance of knowledge in ...Read More
”Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you’re aboard there’s nothing you can do. You can’t stop the plane, you can’t stop the storm, you can’t stop time, so one might as wel...Read More
“The truth is that if Israel were to put down its arms there would be no more Israel. If the Arabs were to put down their arms there would be no more war.” Benjamin Netanyahu This quote, or a para...Read More
“The United States is the world’s largest gated community” And like the Great Wall of China or Hadrian’s Wall in the UK it will ultimately fail. Tell me why I’m wrong....Read More
“Everything you buy makes everything you own less valuable.” In Trento, Italy they discovered the remains of a Roman town under one of the main squares. this is part of the artifact hoard....Read More
“The status quo is good at surviving protests.” “Public art, flowers and a tree.Better than a church tour for me.” Rhyming couplet at no additional charge....Read More
“The important thing to remember is that I’m probably going to forget.” Author unknown or perhaps forgotten I took this photo on the front lawn of hotel where we stayed next to Lake Iseo. It...Read More
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” Helen Keller The photo is from Edolo a small town we passed through on one of the transfer da...Read More