Words Seldom Seen: Hackneyed

Posted on April 8, 2021March 10, 2021 by Simon

Hackneyed Adjective: a phrase lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite. Example: “giving back to the community” is a hackneyed old saying.... Read More

You know you’re old (two)….

Posted on February 16, 2021February 10, 2021 by Simon

If you can say: “My Cardiologist said……..” With a straight face.... Read More

Freedom

Posted on December 12, 2020December 9, 2020 by Simon

“Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.” Milton Freidman, Free to Choose... Read More

Forgiveness

Posted on September 24, 2020September 7, 2020 by Simon

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Mark Twain... Read More

Experts

Posted on August 25, 2020July 30, 2020 by Simon

“Experts are experts only within their field.” Hans Rosling in Factfulness (Highly Recommended)... Read More

Nietzsche Eight

Posted on June 18, 2020June 4, 2020 by Simon

“Man does not strive after happiness; only the Englishman does that.” Friedrich Nietzsche It was nice to run across a Nietzsche quote that was both understandable and humorous or at least ironic. ... Read More

WWIT About COVID-19 Update

Posted on April 6, 2020April 26, 2020 by Simon

On March 4 I predicted that: The Corona Virus is not going to be a terrible world-wide epidemic. The Corona Virus is not going to cause a world-wide depression. And again on March 24 I made some speci... Read More

Encanto Park Roses and a Bench

Posted on May 23, 2019May 8, 2019 by Simon

The Rose Garden at Encanto Park in Phoenix is not the Huntington Gardens in Pasadena and we got there after the first bloom. Which because of the heat may be the only bloom in Phoenix. We did catch th... Read More

Saguaro Flower Festival 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019May 11, 2019 by Simon

Last year it was April 29 when I took the pictures for the Saguaro Flower Festival 2018. This year it was May 4. I was worried that the saguaros were not going to bloom this year but then suddenly out... Read More

Simon Says Postcards February 5, 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013January 28, 2013 by Simon

Indispensable travel accessories: Patience A sense of humor A sense of wonder A bottle opener and 2 glasses Simon in Paso Robles Paso Robles... Read More

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