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Aging Three (Nostalgia Week)

Posted on November 19, 2014November 9, 2014 by Simon
“We thought we were being mature when we were only being safe.” from A Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes First published March 2012.... Read More

Maxim February 7, 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013February 6, 2013 by Simon
“The surest fertilizer of a movement is the blood of martyrs.”  Bernard DeVoto The Year of Decision 1846 This a great book about the Polk administration.  The war with Mexico, the Donner... Read More

Maxim January 31, 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013December 31, 2012 by Simon
In every bull run, there are a million “my brother-in-law made 20% last year” investment strategies. Kevin Williamson National Review online... Read More

Maxim January 24, 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013January 24, 2013 by Simon
Murren, Switzerland “No Rain No Rainbows” Attributed to many and claimed by many more. “If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain.” Steven Wright  ... Read More

Maxim January 17, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013December 31, 2012 by Simon
Swiss folk dancing Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor. Jackson Brown... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 1/15/2013

Posted on January 15, 2013January 11, 2013 by Simon
“A man is known by the Company he organizes.” Bierce Ambrose 1843 -1913 American Journalist and Critic Philippes Your Business Idea... Read More

Maxim January 10, 2013

Posted on January 10, 2013December 31, 2012 by Simon
We should look at problems like clouds: big, but light. Massimo Rochi Swiss Comedian... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 01/08/2013

Posted on January 8, 2013January 7, 2013 by Simon
“Normal is a kind of vegetable state where nothing happens.” Jane Gilbert Actress  Look carefully at this card Happy New Year Simon (the slide show) Photo by Allison Achauer... Read More

Maxim January 3, 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 by Simon
“You will get what you want in life if you help enough people get what they want.” Zig Zigler Motivational Speaker 1926 – 2012... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 12/24/2012

Posted on December 24, 2012December 24, 2012 by Simon
“Remember if Christmas isn’t   found in your heart,   you won’t find it under the tree.” Charlotte Carpenter Merry Christmas Simon Simon’s eHoliday Card... Read More
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