Don’t drink and park – accidents cause people. The statement you provided, “Don’t drink and park – accidents cause people,” seems to be a play on words or a pun. While it may elicit a humorous response, it doesn’t convey a clear and straightforward message. When it comes to offering advice regarding drinking and driving,Continue reading “Advice of the Day: Alcohol and Driving”
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This Day in History: July 12th
here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 12th throughout history: 70 CE: The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. 927 CE: King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, EaldredContinue reading “This Day in History: July 12th”
Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s cascading carnival of curdled custard
My local music festival has an inflatable ATM. The screen says “Please don’t enter your PIN”. It turns out that the ATM at the theatre offers a service where I can buy tickets for an Elvis tribute show. I had to press one for the money, two for the show… A local bank is openingContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s cascading carnival of curdled custard”
Quote of the Day: Control and Fate
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.“ Epictetus Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher who lived from around 55-135 AD. He was born as a slave in Hierapolis, Phrygia (now modern-day Turkey) and later gained his freedom. Despite his humble origins, Epictetus became one ofContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Control and Fate”
This Day in History: July 11th
Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 11th throughout history: 1302: The Battle of the Golden Spurs occurs in present-day Belgium, where Flemish militia successfully defeat French knights. 1533: Pope Clement VII excommunicates England’s King Henry VIII after he annuls his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. 1796: The United States takes possessionContinue reading “This Day in History: July 11th”
Advice of the Day: Time keeping
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. The saying “The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese” is often used in a lighthearted or humorous context. The humor in the saying stems from the unexpected twist in the second part, contrasting theContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Time keeping”
Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s waste-strewn wonderland of wanton wit ….
My wife just accused me of looking like someone who doesn’t know how to shave properly… Bloody cheek! I don’t do jokes about small wooden ladders going over dry stone walls, that’s not my style.. First rule of Thesaurus Club. You don’t talk, converse, discuss, speak, chat, deliberate, confer, gab, gossip, or natter about ThesaurusContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s waste-strewn wonderland of wanton wit ….”
Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s torturous triumph of terrible tittle-tattle …
A crow walks into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender says, “I hope your friends aren’t coming.” “Last time they were here, there was a murder.” I recently ran an ultra marathon in northern Sweden. I realized that I had gone way off course as soon as I crossed the Finnish line. IContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s torturous triumph of terrible tittle-tattle …”
This Day in History: July 4th
Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 4th throughout history: 1776: The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress, proclaiming the independence of the American colonies from British rule. 1802: The United States Military Academy at West Point was established in New York. 1826: Founding Fathers ThomasContinue reading “This Day in History: July 4th”
Quote of the Day: Education
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was a renowned ancient Greek philosopher, scientist, and polymath. He was born in Stagira, Greece, and became a student of Plato at the Academy in Athens. Aristotle’s contributions spanned numerous fields, including philosophy, logic, biology, physics, ethics, politics, andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Education”
