Happy New Year Two

Posted on December 29, 2023December 5, 2023 by Simon

As 2023 ends I want to express again my solidarity with Ukraine and with Israel. You are both in fights you didn’t start, against foes who have evil intent. I wish you success in 2024. On to vic... Read More

Feelings

Posted on December 8, 2023November 29, 2023 by Simon

“Physics doesn’t care about feelings.” Elon Musk Photo is of President Zelensky in Chicago pleading for naval weapons. We can discuss whether we like Musk at length but we can agree ... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Risible

Posted on November 27, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

Risible Adjective: So lacking in quality or usefulness that it deserves to be laughed at. Example: “Israel seeking peace with Hamas is risible since Hamas refuses to accept Israel’s right ... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Shibboleth

Posted on November 13, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

Shibboleth Noun: A phrase, word or custom that distinguishes one group from another. Examples: “Shalom” is a shibboleth for Jews. “Allah Akbar” is a shibboleth for Muslims. ... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Cognitive Dissonance

Posted on October 10, 2023October 5, 2023 by Simon

Cognitive Dissonance Phrase: A sense of discomfort that comes from holding two conflicting beliefs or from acting in ways that conflict with one’s expressed beliefs. Example 1: Loving both cows ... Read More

Enemies

Posted on August 10, 2023July 29, 2023 by Simon

“You have enemies? Good. It means that you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” Victor Hugo... Read More

Crimea is No Crime

Posted on July 21, 2023July 11, 2023 by Simon

“Crossing the Bridge to Crimea“ President Zelensky... Read More

Magic

Posted on July 20, 2023July 11, 2023 by Simon

“We need missiles not magic.” Ukrainian President Zelensky... Read More

In the Fridge

Posted on July 19, 2023July 11, 2023 by Simon

“We’re cooling it waiting for weapons.” Ukrainian President Zelensky... Read More

Bud Lite

Posted on July 17, 2023July 11, 2023 by Simon

“So… I’m fighting a war for survival and you are arguing about Bud Lite.” Ukrainian President Zelensky Not a bad effort. I need to learn how to make the typing bolder.... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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