Today’s advice from The Sage is perfect for the overly imaginative: if your houseplants are gossiping about you, confuse them by rotating their positions weekly. Amusingly impractical, beautifully unhelpful.
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Thought of the Day: If You Can’t Be Nice… Be Funny
The Sage offers a twist on the old rule: if you can’t say something nice, at least make it funny. Today’s thought celebrates wit, timing, and tactfully sharpened humour.
Quote of the Day: Reinventing the Wheel
Helmutt Churchill’s witty take on originality: don’t reinvent the wheel — borrow the cart. A cheeky reminder that pragmatism often beats perfection, especially if you can ride it downhill.
This Day in History – 21 July 1751
Horse-Turnpike Highway Robbery – This Day in History (21 July 1751)
On this day in 1751, William Elkins stood trial at the Old Bailey for highway robbery after allegedly holding up travellers at a turnpike while on horseback.
Quote of the Day: Burning Bridges
Helmutt Churchill reminds us that some endings are best celebrated with fire — and food. Today’s quote turns wisdom into a barbecue metaphor, fusing philosophy with sausages.
Advice of the Day: The Sock Rotation Doctrine
The Sage advises odd socks on Tuesdays — not for comfort, but for mystery. Today’s advice celebrates the unsettling power of mismatched ankles and the quiet confidence of chaotic dressing.
Thought of the Day: The Balloon Principle
The Sage encourages us to aim high — not because it’s practical, but because it’s surprising. Today’s thought celebrates lofty ambitions, mid-air confusion, and the inspirational power of unexpected helium.
Quote of the Day: Reading between the Lines
Helmutt Churchill reflects on subtext and creativity in this quote. Instead of reading between the lines, he preferred to write in them — challenging conventions and redefining meaning with a pen and a smirk.
Advice of the Day: Brick in the Briefcase
The Sage shares an unusual tip: carry a brick in your briefcase. You’ll never need it, but it creates an air of mystery, menace, and DIY potential. Ideal for meetings.
Thought of the Day: The Fridge Door Principle
The Sage considers the age-old habit of opening the fridge repeatedly, expecting magic. Today’s thought celebrates the drama of disappointment and the ritual of snack-based hope.
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