Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Save time peeling potatoes by only eating crisps.” A delightfully impractical culinary hack, this tip suggests skipping the hassle of preparation altogether and embracing the convenience of crisps — wisdom served in a foil packet, with extra crunch.
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This Day in History — 23 September 1861
James Tate — The Theft of Supper (23 September 1861)
At 18, James Tate was convicted of stealing lamb, mutton, rabbit, cheese, pie, pudding, bread, and dishes. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at the Old Bailey to six months’ imprisonment.
Quote of the Day: Holly Moses on Beginnings
Today’s Quote of the Day from Holly Moses: “Every sunrise holds its own promise, especially if you’ve just spilled the coffee.” A gentle, humorous reminder that beginnings are beautiful even when messy — and that hope often arrives with a mug in hand and a stain to match.
Advice of the Day: Gravy-Proof Wardrobe
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Save on washing powder by only buying clothes that match gravy stains.” A gloriously impractical laundry hack, this tip embraces mess as fashion and proves that sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is simply to wear it proudly.
Thought of the Day: The Toll Booth of Success
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “The road to success has a toll booth — and I’ve only got coppers.” A witty twist on the journey-to-success cliché, reminding us that ambition often comes with hidden costs — and that sometimes, even small change can keep you moving forward.
Thought of the Day: Blissful Ignorance
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “If ignorance is bliss, then most people must be ecstatic.” A tongue-in-cheek reflection on wisdom and folly, reminding us that perhaps the secret to happiness isn’t knowledge at all — but cheerfully knowing less than you should.
Advice of the Day: Interpretive Replies
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Impress your boss by replying to every email with interpretive dance.” A gloriously impractical workplace tip that replaces spreadsheets with spins, and replies with rhythm — proving once again that the Sage knows how to stand out, even if HR disagrees.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Destiny
Today’s Quote of the Day from fictional philosopher Anne Teak: “When one door closes, another opens — usually because someone forgot the heating’s on.” A witty twist on a classic proverb, reminding us that life’s turning points may have less to do with fate and more to do with draughts.
This Day in History – 18 September 1805
Tried at the Old Bailey for feloniously assaulting a man on the King’s highway, William Player was found guilty. The case reflected Georgian London’s anxieties about lawlessness on the roads.
This Day in History – 16 September 1812
16 September 1812 — Old Bailey Manslaughter: Thomas Oakley was tried for manslaughter at the Old Bailey after a death for which the court found him responsible but not guilty of murder.
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