Humor Warning

Posted on October 10, 2022October 7, 2022 by Simon

Not everyone has a sense of humor. Especially a sense of humor like mine. Photo taken in Bend OR Summer 2021.... Read More

Plagiarism

Posted on October 8, 2022October 7, 2022 by Simon

“All of my best thoughts were stolen by the ancients.” Ralph Waldo Emerson A different view of the reflecting pool. Perhaps time travel is possible.... Read More

Worse

Posted on October 7, 2022October 6, 2022 by Simon

“Things may have to get worse before they get even worser.” It is rare to see a sheep statue but at the Missouri Botanical Garden they have a flock. I just finished listening to The End of... Read More

Routine

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Simon

“Routine is good, but if you want to stay young, try something new every day.” From The Quotable Stoic by Michael Lipsey. The water lily photo is from the Missouri Botanical Garden again.... Read More

Old Bones

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Simon

“Old bones feel older in the winter.” Photo is a Hibiscus from the Missouri Botanical Garden. The quote probably explains why so many retirees head south to Arizona in the winter.... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Piqued

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by Simon

Pique Verb: Stimulate or arouse interest. Example: “The reflecting pool piqued his interest.” Piqued is the past tense of pique but is the more common usage. Another example: “The gl... Read More

Gratitude #4

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Simon

Focus on what you have rather than what you lack! Photo is water lilies at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis.... Read More

Supply Chain

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by Simon

“The world’s supply of grievances is almost inexhaustible” As is the worlds supply of beauty. Photo is of a tropical plant growing in the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis.... Read More

Change

Posted on September 30, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Generally change in our society is incremental. Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg... Read More

Plans

Posted on September 29, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Well-intended plans often have unintended side effects.” Public art in Bordeaux. An example of the a well intended plan was sending Covid money to the public and to businesses. The uninte... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.