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Simon Says Postcards 8/21/2012

Posted on August 21, 2012August 21, 2012 by Simon
“No matter what happens, there’s always someone who knew it would.” Lonny Starr   Swiss cow photos More pithy quotes... Read More

Boris Johnson

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Simon
“My policy on cake is having it and eating it.” Boris Johnson Lord Mayor of London and Political Hero of the Olympics... Read More

The Power of the Irrational

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Simon
“The world for the most part is not run by reason.  The power of the irrational is formidable.” Paul Johnson Historian in Forbes Magazine 8/20/2012... Read More

August 16, 2012 Maxim

Posted on August 16, 2012August 16, 2012 by Simon
“There are three ways that people get what they want; by planning, by working, and by praying.” General George S. Patton... Read More

Advice

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Simon
“Never buy a book about edible mushrooms from an estate sale.” Thanks to Lillian my collaborator for this one.... Read More

August 09 Maxim

Posted on August 9, 2012July 30, 2012 by Simon
“Old age ain’t for sissies.”  Bette Davis American Actress... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 08/07/2012

Posted on August 7, 2012August 7, 2012 by Simon
One of the last free postcards! When you are next in Salzburg, Austria stop at Sporer and taste the Cacao mit Nuss Likor. If you buy some you will get a free postcard or two. Life is Good! Simon  Spo... Read More

August 2 Maxim

Posted on August 2, 2012July 30, 2012 by Simon
“A friend is one before whom I may think aloud.” Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803-1882... Read More

Simon Says Postcard 07/31/2012

Posted on July 31, 2012July 30, 2012 by Simon
Our hotel in Salzburg is on the left bank of the river. Most of the swarm of tourists is on the right. The Sound of Music is everywhere. Simon A Salzburg Lesson   Central Europe 2012 ... Read More

July 26 Maxim

Posted on July 26, 2012July 24, 2012 by Simon
“Work is often the mother of happiness.” Voltaire... Read More
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