“Brevity is the soul of wit.“
William Shakespeare (from Hamlet)
The photo is of an Inukshuk I erected in the parking lot at Spur Cross Trailhead.
Wit
Capitalism vs Socialism
“The trouble with socialism is socialism the trouble with capitalism is capitalists”
Capitalism harnesses greed to grow a nations wealth but while everyone has more, the wealth remains unevenly distributed. Many capitalists are too greedy. Men are made of crooked timber.
FYI I have used about fifty Winston Churchill quotes on my blog over the last 20 years.
Deferred Gratification
“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.
Bookstores
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.
Combo Pack
“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. Two of my old favorites with my new skill set.
The quote is from Judgement at Toyko by Gary Bass
Book club reading.
Price
“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. To get a serendipitous moment may require putting up with multiple ordinary moments. A low price.
Perspective
“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 ability was there all along I just hadn’t discovered it permanently yet. Evolutionary progress is being made.
Whining
“Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.”
Teddy Roosevelt
Action
“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 famous display of Nutcracker soldiers. They are only on display in December. Plan accordingly.
Gravity
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.