Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Photo of the Week – Nov 16, 2015
Mykonos – Greek Isles Colorful doors and domes on white houses, as in many places in the Greek Isles. Taken in May, 2012. From the Across the Pond Collection.
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Aunt Edna’s Wisdom – Nov 16, 2015
“Turtlenecks are like long underwear, only they’re acceptable.” December 23, 1989 The quotes are real, but Aunt Edna is fictional. Visit Weekly Sharings for more on Aunt Edna and all the Weekly Sharings. Scroll to Week 3 for specific info on Aunt Edna. For an archive of previous shared sayings from Aunt Edna, visit Aunt…
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Wild Cards! – Nov 16, 2015
Cartoon of the Week Calvin & Hobbes debuted on Nov 18, 1985, so the 30th anniversary will be Wednesday. To celebrate, here is the very first Calvin and Hobbes on 11/18/85: FirstC&H. And, as a bonus, here was the LATEST C & H (as this was written): C&HNov10. Krazy Pic This is either a clever trick, or…
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Photo of the Week – Nov 9, 2015
Western High Country Barn Taken in or near Ashland, OR in Summer, 2000. From the Maine to Alaska Collection.
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It Could Be Verse – Nov 9, 2015
Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he He called for his pipe, he called for his bowl And he called for his big screen TV. As he puffed on his pipe and he watched TV He was almost a merry old soul But he said out loud “This…
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Wild Cards! – Nov 9, 2015
Krazy Pic! One way or the other – there’ve got to some truth-in-advertising problems here! See KrPic15-30. Cartoon of the Week Typical Peanuts humor, with a touch of heart-tug to honor Veteran’s Day Wednesday. See Peanuts. Bonus Something! – Royals’ Smile-Makers Not quite Krazy Pics, not quite cartoons, but good!! Sent along by subscriber Josh Walters. TWO grins with…
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Photo of the Week – Nov 2, 2015
The Cathedral at Chartres Easily rivaling the more famous Notre Dame in Paris, both in size and magnificence, this amazing structure – about an hour south of Paris – is a must-see from Paris. Being inside is spell-binding as well. Taken in May 2015. For astounding views of the architecture on rear side, as well…
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Guest Voice – November 2, 2015
Thoughts on Going Home for the 45th Reunion I’ve known Joe Roberts for over 60 years. From about 3rd grade, he was part of a group of 4 young boys that lived within 2 or 3 blocks of each other, often played together, and advanced into high school as classmates together. After leaving our home town, he eventually…
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Wild Cards! – November 2, 2015
CONGRATS TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONS K.C. ROYALS !!! Krazy Pic OK, the price is right, but it just doesn’t sound appetizing to me. 🙂 See KrPic15-29. Cartoons of the Week We o-pun the month of November with these TWO gems – a bonus today! Frank & Ernie are among my favorite comic characters, and you know my…
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Aunt Edna’s Wisdom – (Re)Shared Oct 28, 2024
Recall: The quotes are verbatim (within an occasional word or two), but Aunt Edna is the fictional mouthpiece of a (much loved) extended family member, who remains anonymous, but cooperative. “Her” gender is not guaranteed, and “her” age is disguised by occationally altering the year of the quotes. From the Archives: “I go through water…