Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Avoid parking tickets by only driving on footpaths.” A ludicrously impractical tip that turns every pavement into a free car park, proving once again that Sage wisdom is better at raising eyebrows than solving actual problems.
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Advice of the Day: Sprinkler Savings
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Save water by showering in the neighbour’s garden sprinkler.” A delightfully impractical tip that cuts water bills while raising eyebrows, proving once again that true wisdom is sometimes best enjoyed with soap suds and soggy roses.
Advice of the Day: Sock Security
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Stop losing socks by tattooing them onto your feet.” A delightfully impractical solution to the age-old mystery of disappearing socks, this whimsical tip guarantees matching pairs forever — though it may raise eyebrows at the tattoo parlour.
Advice of the Day: Lego Security
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Keep burglars away by filling your house with Lego bricks.” This brilliantly impractical security tip turns childhood toys into a formidable defence system, proving once again that wisdom sometimes comes with sharp corners — and sore feet.
Advice of the Day: Bagpipe Brilliance
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Always win debates by carrying a set of bagpipes.” This surreal suggestion proves that persuasion needn’t rely on logic — sometimes all it takes is volume, persistence, and the haunting wail of the world’s most persuasive instrument.
Advice of the Day: Lawn Barber
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Save money on haircuts by standing near a lawnmower.” This absurdly thrifty tip suggests trading the barber’s chair for the garden shed, with results ranging from avant-garde to downright terrifying. A perfect example of wisdom trimmed with whimsy.
Advice of the Day: Kitchen Cow
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Never run out of milk by keeping a cow in the kitchen.” A brilliantly impractical solution to an everyday problem, this whimsical tip suggests that true convenience may involve hay bales, mooing, and a very patient landlord.
This Day in History — 27 August 1729
27 August 1729 — Old Bailey: Benjamin Rand was convicted of a lesser offence in a housebreaking case and sentenced to transportation, illustrating how Georgian juries softened capital charges.
Thought of the Day: The Early Worm
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “The early worm gets eaten. Sometimes it pays to sleep in.” A humorous twist on the classic proverb, reminding us that rushing ahead isn’t always wise — and sometimes the smartest move is staying in bed a little longer.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Time
Today’s Quote of the Day from philosopher Anne Teak: “Time flies when you’re having fun — but it taxis very slowly when you’re waiting for the kettle to boil.” A witty reflection on how joy speeds time up, while impatience slows it to a crawl.
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