Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Photo of the Week – March 2, 2026
Village of Cobh (Outskirts), County Cork, Ireland One of my favorite shots of this area. Taken in May 2009. Simply beautiful country. From the Across the Pond Collection
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Quotes for the Week – March 2, 2026
Food For Thought This is certain, that a man who studieth revenge keeps his wounds green. Francis Bacon Fun & Smiles My struggle to remain healthy is gradually killing me. Ashleigh Brilliant Wisdom of Kids Never allow your three-year-old brother in the same room as your school assignment. Traci, age 14
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Wild Cards! – March 2, 2026
Krazy Pic 1 You may be familiar with the saying “The beatings will continue until morale improves.” I think this may be in that category. Krazy Pic 2 Interested in joining the hunt for Bigfoot? Surely this opportunity is legitimate? Cartoon of the Week This was sent to me by a friend from our Credit Union. Not sure whether the…
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Photo(s) for the Week – Feb 16, 2026
Did anyone else get sucked into the recent Agatha Christie adaptation Seven Dials? Pat and I watched it and we both sat up straight when several views of Ronda Spain were featured!! What an amazing city with amazing bridge between two halves of town, which are separated by a 500-ft canyon valley! So I was…
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Quotes for the Week – Feb 16, 2026
Food For Thought The most dangerous form of blindness is believing that your perspective is the only reality. Nietzsche Fun & Smiles It could probably be shown by fact and figures that there is no distinctively native American criminal class except Congress. Mark Twain Wisdom of Kids Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding…
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Wild Cards! – Feb 16, 2026
Krazy Pic 1 There are pros and cons to being a ‘math type’. Con – I’m constantly bugged by signs like this. Pro – I can tell when I’m about to be cheated! Krazy Pic 2 It’s not like I don’t appreciate the work it took to add this ramp! But I’m a little worried about its…
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Photo of the Week – Feb 2, 2026
The Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – Colorado What a beautifully scenic 48-mile journey from Durango to Silverton Colorado, especially in October! Quite the variety of views on the journey through the foothills and mountains of Colorado. And on an old narrow gauge railroad, steam engine and all! Taken in October, 2015.* (You can get a…
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Quotes for the Week – Feb 2, 2026
Food For Thought Rudeness is a weak man’s imitation of strength. Eric Hoffer Fun & Smiles Sometimes you have to hug the people you don’t like so you know how big to make the hole in the back yard. Seen Online Wisdom of Kids Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. Lauren, age…
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Wild Cards! – February 2, 2026
Krazy Pic 1 We know Texans love to brag about how BIG their state is. And while that bragging can frequently also be BIG (and obnoxious?), it can sometimes be quite subtle – as in a simple road sign! Krazy Pic 2 This is a little too late for a Christmas theme, but there is a great…
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Photo of the Week – Jan 19, 2026
Summer Full Moon in the Ozarks I can’t remember exactly when I took this, but I think it might have been an early summer evening in ’21. I’m a sucker for shots of the full moon. From the Ozarks Scenes and Seasons Collection