Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my two favorite holidays. It is not mixed up with any particular religion, there is no requirement to buy gifts and most stores are closed.Have a wonderful day. Focus on pos... Read More
Give Thanks
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” Hansa Proverb Happy Thanksgiving Simon Photo is of a plethora of pumpkins at the Dallas Arboretum a few years ago. Hansa refers to the Medieval ... Read More
Encyclopedia
“I’ll look it up in the encyclopedia.” A common phrase from about 1911 until about 2000. Now the encyclopedia has been replaced by Google and the phrase sounds archaic. I call the smart phone th... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Gallivanting
Gallivanting Verb: To travel from place to place in search of pleasure, new experiences or excitement. Example: “When they retired they went gallivanting around the world.” Alternate spell... Read More
How to Live
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” Nietzsche Photo is a sunrise on Piestewa Peak looking east to Camelback Mountain,... Read More
Another Problem
Sir, We have a problem. “Can it be solved” “No sir” “Then we don’t have a problem, we have a condition. Manage it or adjust to it.” This is the corollary to t... Read More
Idea Filter
“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.” Thomas Sowell An idea that probably fits this definition is that we can stop the spread of “invasive species.” The photo sho... Read More
Timing is Everything
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and begreedy when others are fearful.” Warren Buffett The Sage from Omaha The photo is of the Chicago skyline from near the Navy pier. Warren Buffett is now 93 ... Read More