Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Quotes for the Week – Apr 14, 2025
Food For Thought Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama Fun & Smiles Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read. Groucho Marx
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Wild Cards! – April 14, 2025
Krazy Pic 1 I’m just a little confused. If this is for an auto-repairs shop, I’m partly OK, but either way, I’m a little worried . . . Krazy Pic 2 They seem excited about this, but I’m not sure it’s a real attraction. Cartoon of the Week I can’t stay away from Foxtrot too long. Today we…
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Photo of the Week – Mar 31, 2025
Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland Had occasion to find this recently, and decided it was worth sharing again. Our little hotel was right across the little bay from this marvelous scene. I wish it had been a little sunnier, but the clouds seem to add their own beauty as well. Taken in May 2015. From…
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Quotes for the Week – Mar 31, 2025
Food For Thought No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop Fun & Smiles When all else fails, read the instructions. Agnes Allen
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Wild Cards – Mar 31, 2025
Krazy Pic 1 Sometimes those church signs can out-smart themselves! This is not exactly a ringing endorsement. Krazy Pic 2 When I find a good Krazy Pic that has a caption, I usually crop/edit it out. But this caption seems to be perfect . . . what the heck? Cartoon of the Week Are you familiar with the Pickles comic strip? My…
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Photo of the Week – Mar 10, 2025
Medieval Church Ruin – Gotland, Sweden We were visiting the ruins of an ancient church on the (mostly still Medieval) island of Gotland, off the coast of Sweden. Suddenly, this marvelous gate/door jumped out and grabbed me. To this day, I’m still taken by its silent majesty in the midst of ruins. Taken in June…
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Quotes for the Week – Mar 10, 2025
Food For Thought Think globally, act locally. Robert Geddes, Scottish Planner and Consevationist Fun & Smiles I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early. Charles Lamb
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Wild Cards – March 10, 2025
Krazy Pic 1 Sigh – this hits too close to home. I suspect my wife has this number on speed dial! Krazy Pic 2 I think I shared a similar post some years back, but an encore is in order. Perhaps their hearts are in the right place, but . . . Bonus (Krazy?) Pics You’ll remember that…
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Photo of the Week – Feb 24, 2025
Bellingham, Washington Peaceful scene on Lake Bellingham. Taken at a Math Educators’ Convention, circa 1993 (I think.) From the Maine to Alaska Collection.
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Quotes for the Week – Feb 24, 2025
Food For Thought Knowledge is like underwear. It is useful to have it but not necessary to show it off. Nicky Gumbel (though often attributed to Bill Murray) Fun & Smiles Among the things men never say: ‘Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions.’ From the…