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The Sage and the Cotton Bud

In a land where wisdom reigns so grand,Lived an old Sage with tales unplanned.His beard flowed down like a river’s bend,A wise old soul, a lifelong friend. One morn he rose from his slumber deep,From dreams of stars and secrets to keep.He searched his bed with a furrowed brow,For a cotton bud that had wanderedContinue reading “The Sage and the Cotton Bud”

This Day in History: August 11th

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on August 11th: 3114 BC: According to the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, the current creation era of the Mayan calendar began on this date. 1492: Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, on his voyage to the Americas. 1919: Green Bay Packers, oneContinue reading “This Day in History: August 11th”

Advice of the Day: Shoes

Shoes last twice as long if only worn every other day. The premise “SHOES last twice as long if only worn every other day” is often used humorously or as a playful exaggeration. It’s a bit of a lighthearted expression that takes a common-sense idea to an extreme and humorous conclusion. The idea is notContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Shoes”

Joke of the Day: Friday’s factory fabrication of fish flavoured fries …

I was in a shop the other day, and there was an empty tester bottle of perfume with a sign saying “out of odour”. Sting has launched an aromatherapy range. It’s a massage in a bottle. I saw someone holding a pair of shoes to his ears. Apparently, he was listening to sole music. AfterContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Friday’s factory fabrication of fish flavoured fries …”

This Day in History: August 10th

here are ten interesting historical events that took place on August 10th: 1792: The French monarchy was officially abolished during the French Revolution as the National Assembly declared Louis XVI a “king held in custody.” 1809: Ecuador declared independence from Spain. This event led to the eventual creation of the Republic of Ecuador. 1821: MissouriContinue reading “This Day in History: August 10th”

Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thrifty thimble of tepid tequila ….

I never go anywhere without my collection of maps. I would be lost without them. I got a new thesaurus recently. It’s nothing to write house about. I’m looking for a book on how to fix automatic gearboxes, but the library only has manuals. Wish I’d never got a tattoo of a bonfire on myContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thrifty thimble of tepid tequila ….”

Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s wasteful waterfall of weathered walnuts ….

I was walking around the hospital yesterday looking to visit my Nanna in the daycare center when I noticed a big sign. ‘Stroke Patients Here’ I never did get to visit my Nanna, thanks to hospital security. A fish has been convicted of murder in America. He’s now on Death Roe… A new study revealsContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s wasteful waterfall of weathered walnuts ….”

Quote of the Day: Excellence

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher, scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields of knowledge, including philosophy, natural science, ethics, politics, and more. He was a student of Plato and later became the tutor toContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Excellence”

This Day in History: August 9th

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on August 9th: 48 BC: Roman general Julius Caesar decisively defeats the forces of Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus, effectively ending the Roman Republic. 1173: Construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy begins. 1854: Henry David Thoreau publishes “Walden,” a reflection on simpleContinue reading “This Day in History: August 9th”