Words Seldom Seen: Gallivanting

Posted on November 20, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

Gallivanting Verb: To travel from place to place in search of pleasure, new experiences or excitement. Example: “When they retired they went gallivanting around the world.” Alternate spell... Read More

Idea Filter

Posted on November 15, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.” Thomas Sowell An idea that probably fits this definition is that we can stop the spread of “invasive species.” The photo sho... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Shibboleth

Posted on November 13, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

Shibboleth Noun: A phrase, word or custom that distinguishes one group from another. Examples: “Shalom” is a shibboleth for Jews. “Allah Akbar” is a shibboleth for Muslims. ... Read More

Too Old

Posted on November 7, 2023November 5, 2023 by Simon

“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” C. S. Lewis At dawn in Joliet, Illinois our flotilla set out to make it through the next lock. The couple in this boat had... Read More

The Best Ships

Posted on November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 by Simon

“There are good ships and wood shipsAnd ships that sail the sea,But the best ships are friendships,May they always be!” The Loopers Toast “Loopers” are boaters who sail (usually in pow... Read More

Gated Communities

Posted on October 13, 2023October 5, 2023 by Simon

“The United States is the world’s largest gated community” And like the Great Wall of China or Hadrian’s Wall in the UK it will ultimately fail. Tell me why I’m wrong.... Read More

Repairs

Posted on October 12, 2023October 5, 2023 by Simon

“As we grow older, we become like old cars – more and more repairs and replacements are necessary.” C. S. Lewis A wall of old kitchen utensils at a farm/tourist site in South Tyrol, Italy.... Read More

Everything

Posted on October 11, 2023October 5, 2023 by Simon

“Everything you buy makes everything you own less valuable.” In Trento, Italy they discovered the remains of a Roman town under one of the main squares. this is part of the artifact hoard.... Read More

A Diaspora

Posted on October 6, 2023October 3, 2023 by Simon

“The costs of migration are greatly eased by the presence in the host country of a diaspora from the country of origin.” Paul Collier in Exodus One of the reasons that the United States is so ... Read More

A Happier Life

Posted on October 4, 2023October 3, 2023 by Simon

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” Helen Keller The photo is from Edolo a small town we passed through on one of the transfer da... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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