“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.“ Mark Twain Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, an American author and humorist who lived during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born onContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Anger”
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Advice of the Day: Candidate Selection
EMPLOYERS: Avoid hiring unlucky people by immediately tossing half the CVs into the bin. The advice given is not good and is not a fair or ethical hiring practice. Making hiring decisions based on luck or arbitrarily discarding half of the CVs without proper evaluation can lead to discriminatory practices and is likely to resultContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Candidate Selection”
Joke of the Day: Monday’s meaty meteor of mutating moonshine …
Had lunch yesterday at an excellent Christian restaurant called “The Lord Giveth”. They also do takeaways. Today I have officially been sober for 100 days. Not like, in a row or anything.. Just in total. My neighbour said she would lend me her waterproof canvas sheets for my camping holiday. Ta Pauline. I made aContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Monday’s meaty meteor of mutating moonshine …”
Quote of the Day: Gifts
“A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.” Seneca Seneca, also known as Seneca the Younger or Lucius Annaeus Seneca, was a prominent Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright who lived from approximately 4 BC to AD 65. He was born in Corduba (present-day Córdoba,Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Gifts”
Advice of the Day: Car Thieves
CAR thieves Don’t be discouraged when nothing is on view. All the valuables may be hidden in the glove box or under a seat. The statement, “CAR thieves Don’t be discouraged when nothing is on view. All the valuables may be hidden in the glove box or under a seat,” can be seen as humorousContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Car Thieves”
This Day in History: July 24th
Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 24th throughout history: Please note that these events are significant and intriguing occurrences, but there are many other events of historical importance that have also taken place on July 24th throughout history. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buyContinue reading “This Day in History: July 24th”
Joke of the Day: Sunday’s sodden salvage of satirical shipwreck
Fed up with the laundry basket. I’m going to throw the towel in. Turned down a job emptying laundry baskets at the local monastery as I didn’t want to pick up any dirty habits. I’ve decided to put all my eggs in one basket so I don’t look daft walking around the supermarket. What doContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Sunday’s sodden salvage of satirical shipwreck”
Quote of the Day: Blame
“Neither blame or praise yourself.” Plutarch The quote “Neither blame nor praise yourself” suggests a mindset of balance and equanimity in how one views oneself and one’s actions. It encourages avoiding extreme self-judgment, whether it be overly critical or excessively self-congratulatory. Here’s what the quote conveys: The underlying message is to cultivate self-compassion and aContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Blame”
Advice of the Day: Avoidance
If you can’t say something nice, say something vague. The advice “If you can’t say something nice, say something vague” can be seen as a form of avoidance or a coping mechanism to prevent hurting someone’s feelings or causing conflict. While it may seem like a harmless way to avoid being overtly negative, it isContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Avoidance”
This Day in History: July 23rd
Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 23rd throughout history: These events represent a mix of technological advancements, significant historical moments, cultural milestones, and global agreements that have shaped various aspects of our world. Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy me a coffee for justContinue reading “This Day in History: July 23rd”
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