Hiking Words Seldom Seen: Altruism SimonDecember 4, 20240 Altruism Noun: The principle and practice of concern for the well-being and/or happiness of other humans,...
Maxims A Messy World SimonDecember 3, 20241 “The world is messy. There are ambiguities. People who do really good stuff have flaws.” President Barak...
Politics Faith SimonDecember 2, 20240 “It is a sad day when the public has to witness the privilege of the ruling class.” My comment when I heard...
Maxims Good News SimonNovember 29, 20240 “Despite the headlines, we live in the most peaceful, most prosperous, most progressive era in human...
Family Happy Thanksgiving SimonNovember 28, 20241 “Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” Hansa Proverb Happy...
Travel Words Seldom Seen: Opprobrium SimonNovember 27, 20240 Opprobrium Noun: harsh criticism or censure. Example: "Attacking civilians will almost always lead to...
Fire Fire Alarm SimonNovember 26, 20240 "Be careful out there." Sergeant Phil Esterhaus in Hill Street Blues According to The Hall of Flame...
Maxims War SimonNovember 25, 20240 “War is too important to be left to the generals.” Georges Clemenceau, French Prime Minister WWI Sunrise...
Ideas Temecula Wine Tasting SimonNovember 22, 20240 Wine Tasting in Southern California. We went wine tasting last spring with our friends Randy and Connie, who...
Simon Says DOGE SimonNovember 21, 20240 “One person’s waste is another person’s revenue.” This pithy maxim explains why the DOGE, Department of...