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Quote of the Day: Fear

“A man who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears” Michel de Montaigne This is a quote to remind us that the anticipation can be worse than the actuality. Anxiety through fear is suffering in itself. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy me a coffee forContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Fear”

Quote of the Day: Controlling One’s Destiny.

“Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.” Michel de Montaigne Were it that we could control the weather, the seasons, the people in our lives, or our gods. We can’t. But Montaigne gives a way forward, that is, not to stress about the things we can’t control, but instead focus on that whichContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Controlling One’s Destiny.”

At Work Jokes

Welcome to our “At Work” jokes page, where we clock in with a dose of humor to lighten the daily grind! Whether you’re navigating the office cubicles, braving the bustling streets as a delivery driver, or managing the chaos of a busy restaurant kitchen, work is a universal experience filled with moments both mundane and memorable. Our collection of jokes celebrates the ups and downs of the workplace, from hilarious office mishaps to relatable interactions with colleagues and customers. Whether you’re in need of a midday pick-me-up or simply looking to share a laugh with coworkers, we invite you to kick back, take a break from the spreadsheets and meetings, and enjoy a well-deserved chuckle as we explore the lighter side of “At Work” humor. So grab your coffee mug, settle into your desk chair, and let the laughter commence!

Quote of the Day: Truth

“Truth only reveals itself when one gives up all preconceived ideas.” Philip Houston Following on from yesterday’s quote on truth and lies, Houston puts forward the idea that we need to have an open mind to clearly see the facts before us. Opinions can cloud our judgements! Thank you for reading my writings. If you’dContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Truth”

Quote of the Day: Lies and Truth

“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” Vladimir Lenin Oh, how I wish this quote wasn’t true in itself, but I believe it is. Lenin informs us and warns us about the pernicious force of propaganda and the malevolent and self-serving oratory of our political leaders. Seek the facts and beware of good stories!Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Lies and Truth”

Quote of the Day: Facts

“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” Aldous Huxley Aldous Leonard Huxley was a 20th Century English writer and philosopher who wrote the novel “Brave New World”. This quote resonates with me for as much as we wish, we cannot change the truth! Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d likeContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Facts”

Quote of the Day: Hope!

“Hope is the fuel of progress and fear is the prison in which you put yourself” Tony Benn Although this is a political quote from the 20th Century, the message is timeless. It is a call for optimism and a positive outlook. Fear and anxiety can stop us from acting and keep us from movingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope!”

Astronomy Jokes

My wife’s leaving me because she thinks I’m obsessed with astronomy. What planet is she on? I asked the children at school what they knew about the astronomer Galileo… According to one lad..… ‘He was just a poor boy from a poor family’..… Orions Belt is a big ‘waist of space’… Sorry, very average pun,Continue reading “Astronomy Jokes”

Is the will of the majority always right?

So we have referendums, polls, political votes, surveys, juries, committees, parliaments, and consumer groups. The majority view must prevail. We have traditions, practices, accepted beliefs, and ways of life. The status quo must prevail. But where does the truth lie and is the will of the majority always right? Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopherContinue reading “Is the will of the majority always right?”