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 …”
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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”
Advice of the Day: Borrowing money
Always borrow money from a pessimist. They won’t expect it back. Not all will find this good advice, or even funny. Perhaps this is because you are pessimistic? SO tongue in cheek here goes. The humor in the statement above provided relies on the play on words and the ironic twist it presents. Let’s breakContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Borrowing money”
Joke of the Day: Monday’s balding bag of bawdy balderdash ….
I’ve been appointed Gary Barlow’s personal chiropractor on a lifetime contract! I’ve got his back for good. I came home drunk last night and didn’t want to wake anyone up so I just stuck two French pancakes to my feet and crêped up the stairs… I just back from Crete where I had a veryContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Monday’s balding bag of bawdy balderdash ….”
Quote of the Day: Legacy
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Pericles Pericles was an influential statesman, orator, and general in ancient Greece. He was born around 495 BCE and lived until 429 BCE. Pericles is often regarded as one of the most prominent figuresContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Legacy”
Advice of the Day: Money
A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny spent is a lot more fun. The saying “A penny saved is a penny earned” is a well-known proverb that encourages the importance of saving money. It implies that by not spending money and instead saving it, you are essentially increasing your wealth by theContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Money”
This Day in History: July 3rd
Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 3rd throughout history: 1608: The city of Quebec is founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, establishing one of the oldest European settlements in North America. 1775: General George Washington takes command of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1863:Continue reading “This Day in History: July 3rd”
Joke of the Day: Sunday’s shady shipment of shapely shenanigans
For my next trick, I will eat a musical instrument in a bread bap. Drum roll, please. It was the wife’s birthday yesterday and she’s been leaving jewelry catalogues all over the house. So, I took the hint… I got her a magazine rack. BREAKING NEWS! The family of a man who went missing afterContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Sunday’s shady shipment of shapely shenanigans”
This Day in History: July 2nd
Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 2nd throughout history: 626: The Avar and Slavic armies defeat the Byzantines in the Battle of Constantinople, marking a significant setback for the Byzantine Empire. 1494: The Treaty of Tordesillas is signed between Spain and Portugal, dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe between theContinue reading “This Day in History: July 2nd”
