Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Quotes for the Week – Jan 19, 2026
Food For Thought When you reread a classic you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in you than was there before. Clifton Fadiman Fun & Smiles All tragedies are finished by death; all comedies are ended by marriage. Lord Byron Wisdom of Kids Don’t sneeze in front…
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Wild Cards! January 19, 2026
Krazy Pic 1 On the one hand, as we prepare for more winter, this could be a side hustle for the budding entrepreneur! On the other hand, there are pros and cons to ‘some assembly required‘. Krazy Pic 2 Looking to winter again, I’ll give this guy at least a B+ for the creative idea. But…
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Photo of the Week – January 5, 2025
North Atlantic Lightning Strike – Casablanca I think I may have shared this before. The shot was taken in Casablanca, Morocco, in 2002. I was trying (and not succeeding) to get a good shot of the Atlantic off the northern coast of Africa. How did I get so lucky as to capture a lightning bolt…
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Quotes for the Week – January 5, 2025
Food For Thought Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes. Eleanor Roosevelt Fun & Smiles How come you never see a headline like ‘Psychic Wins Lottery’? Jay Leno Wisdom of Kids Don’t pull Dad’s finger when he tells you to. Emily, age 10
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Wild Cards! January 5, 2025
Krazy Pic 1 Are you making New Year’s Resolutions? This could be a reminder or a temptation! Krazy Pic 2 I’m definitely not a ‘handyman’, but this seems to be a fair caveat. Cartoon of the Week I wanted a cartoon dealing with New Year celebration or resolutions or . . . But alas – long story – technical problems…
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Photo(s) for the Week – Dec 22, 2025
Sunset & Sunrise in the Ozarks December and January make for beautiful sunrises and sunsets in this neck of the woods. (Partly because they rise and set ‘behind’ the house at this time of year, making them easier to see.) The sunset and sunrise below were both taken recently, with a few days of each…
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Quotes for the Week – Dec 22, 2025
Food For Thought Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important. T. S. Eliot Fun & Smiles My ability to remember song lyrics from the 60s far exceeds my ability to remember why I walked into the kitchen. Seen Online Wisdom of Kids When your dad is mad…
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Wild Cards! – Dec 22, 2025
We wish you and your family the happiest of holidays, the warmth and joy of the Christmas season, and a joyous, peaceful, and prosperous 2026! Krazy Pic 1 It took me a couple of seconds, but then I burst into song! A timely wish from a grafitti artist. Krazy Pic 2 Correct me if I’m wrong, but this seems…
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Photo of the Week – Dec 8, 2025
Winter Cold in the Ozarks Cold temps, ice on the trees, ‘steam’ off the lake, and just a hint of sun combine to produce an interesting variety of muted colors on this January morning in 2024. A preview of what lies ahead in the next couple of months? (If I have a vote, I’ll pass.)…
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Quotes for the Week – Dec 8, 2025
Food For Thought To say the right thing at the right time, keep still most of the time. John Roper Fun & Smiles Isn’t it a wonderful system where everybody has a birthday in the same year? Asleigh Brilliant Wisdom of Kids Never trust a dog to watch your food. Patrick, age 10