Marcus Aurelius quote about the gods – misattributed

by | February 16, 2015 | Words | 0 Comments

Though this quote appears to be misattributed to Marcus Aurelius, it offers a lot to think about. Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If...
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Kookaburra ~ Beautiful image

by | March 11, 2012 | Photos | 0 Comments

Some years ago, I saw a documentary on a mating Kookaburra pair, and their life seemed anything but pleasant. Between  predators and other aggressive Kookaburra birds, existence was a constant struggle. I gained a lot of respect for the determined and beautiful...
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Who needs yoga pants?

by | December 25, 2011 | Photos | 0 Comments

I tasteful (SFW?) interpretation of yoga in the nude...
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If you’re happy and you know it, that’s a sin!

by | February 3, 2015 | Photos | 0 Comments

I bust up every time I see this. Having gone through six years of Catholic school, I know there's more than a little truth behind the image: If you're happy and you know it, that's a sin! I tease about my Catholic schooling, but I was very lucky--even blessed--to have...
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Po ~ Beyond yes and no

by | February 5, 2012 | Words | 0 Comments

Edward de Bono, inventor of the idea and term lateral thinking, suggested we need to create a new type of statement, a statement that is neither true nor false, but exists purely to provoke other thoughts and ideas--anything coming out of President Trump might qualify...
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Because a baby giraffe makes me smile

by | April 22, 2017 | Photos | 0 Comments

Just because a picture of a baby giraffe makes me smiles.   Source
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Men’s bathroom instructions at shooting range

by | March 11, 2012 | Words | 0 Comments

Men's urinal instructions at shooting / firing / gun range... Take a relaxed stance, either Weaver or Isosceles. Grip your weapon securely to avoid an errant shot. Carefully align muzzle with target. Do not take time to admire length of barrel. Others are waiting to...
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Totally worth it

by | April 19, 2017 | Photos | 0 Comments

Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a whole lot of value for shareholders. Totally worth it.   Source - reddit For a laugh, take a look at this Malcolm in the Middle scene--totally worth it!
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How to get fired from Fox News in 5 minutes ~ Judge Napolitano

by | February 15, 2012 | Videos | 0 Comments

Totally brilliant! Point after point after point, I was enthralled by Napolitano's rant. Thanks Judge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QT8Q-Hcll0 Fox Business Network Cancels Judge Andrew Napolitano's Freedom Watch - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine.
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Glenn Beck talks to Penn Jillette ~ Wonderful discussion

by | December 16, 2012 | Videos | 0 Comments

Excellent discussion between Glenn Beck and Penn Jillette. Civil. Respectful. Really quite surprising. The common ground is a libertarian view of the government as described by the U.S. Constitution. Quite a revelation to hear the views Jillette and Beck share. I...
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Oats Studios – Volume 1 – Rakka

by | Feb 11, 2020 |

Volume 1 of Rakka begins a thrilling, visceral story I dearly hope gets completed. Coming out of Oats Studios, directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Sigourney Weaver, this short film hooked me quick and never let go. Great ride.

Florence Pugh Eats 11 English Dishes

by | Feb 9, 2020 |

Florence Pugh's modern, almost boyish mannerisms create a fun contrast to her Victorian (?) attire in this video where she eats  "a bunch of British food." Done for Vogue, this nicely produced video of a very witty Florence Pugh (pronounced "pew") was surprisingly...

Invictus ~ William Ernest Henley,

by | Sep 11, 2019 |

I don't recall ever being so struck to the core by a poem... Invictus ~ William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not...

The Traveling Wilburys – End Of The Line – Lyrics

by | Jul 20, 2019 |

  The Traveling Wilburys Lyrics "End Of The Line" Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze Well it's all right, if you live the life you please Well it's all right, doing the best you can Well it's all right, as long as you lend a handYou can sit around...

Who Set Up Daenerys to Get Ambushed? – Game of Thrones S8E4

by | May 9, 2019 |

Spoilers: @Talking_Thrones theorizes about how Euron knew where Daenerys would be for the ambush of her dragons and fleet. With Jon taking a separate route, did Sansa leak the information, hoping Daenerys would be taken out? Seems unlikely since that significantly...