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

Design Rules

Posted on January 20, 2023January 10, 2023 by Simon

I received this great Sonoran Desert Christmas Postcard from a Postcrosser in Canada. I’m going to try to track it down and use it for my card next year. As Lantern Press says “It’s ... Read More

Pessimists

Posted on December 12, 2022December 7, 2022 by Simon

“Don’t let the pessimists get you down.” This is post number 27 of the “Wisdom in ten words or less series.” The name evolves but the content stays the same.... Read More

Life

Posted on December 9, 2022November 13, 2022 by Simon

“90% of life is just showing up.” Woody Allen... Read More

Reality

Posted on November 19, 2022November 12, 2022 by Simon

Perception becomes reality.... Read More

Force

Posted on February 23, 2022February 21, 2022 by Simon

“The first rule of civilized international relations is that a country does not seize another country’s territory by force.” Kevin Williamson... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Eructation

Posted on January 5, 2022November 29, 2021 by Simon

Eructation Noun: A formal way of saying belch or burp. Example: “An eructation from Napoleon would have been referred to as a burp in a regular soldier.” Photo is of Peter B. illustrating ... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Prevaricate

Posted on December 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Simon

Prevaricate Verb: Speak or act in an evasive way Example: “he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions” Autumn colors on Cave Creek... Read More