A wise old Sage gave a piggybackTo a British policeman in a sackHe carried him away with a smileFor mile after mile after mile The policeman was feeling quite perplexedWho was this Sage, he had to guessBut he soon found out The Sage was wiseAnd his strength, he did not despise The policeman was nowContinue reading “The Sage gives a Policeman a Piggyback”
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Wednesday’s wagon of wisecracks …
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Ladies, some advice, if he doesn’t appreciate fruit puns… You need to let that mango. I used to go out with a girl called Lyndsey Doyle… She smelt like a cricket bat. After all these years, I’m finally ready to confess. I let the dogs out. Science reveals that…
Quote of the Day: Hope and Torment
“Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.” Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet. He is known for his works on morality, religion, culture, and the human condition. Nietzsche’s philosophy is often characterized as a critique of traditional values andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope and Torment”
Advice of the Day: Staring
If you stared at something you dropped on the ground, eventually someone will pick it up for you. I would love this to be true but I believe it is a myth! Looking at something dropped on the ground will not magically make someone pick it up for you. In fact, many people believe thatContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Staring”
Thought of the Day: Numbers
When you count from one to two you skip an infinite amount of numbers. The first known counting system was developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 4000 BC. This system was created in order to keep track of economic transactions and was based on the number 60. The number 60 was chosen because itContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Numbers”
Friday’s facile fanfare of fake fairwells ….
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Hey, I may have Alzheimer’s, but at least I don’t have Alzheimer’s.. I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day in my fort. Just come back from the London Marathon after-race party… I was hoping to see lots of famous celebrities, but…
The Sage and the Lion
A wise old Sage in white robes stood,With lion fierce beside him, good.He tamed the beast with gentle hand,And wisdom to which understand. With words of peace and calm control,He guided lion’s heart and soul.No longer fierce and filled with rage,The lion now was calm and sage. Together they walked through the land,A bond betweenContinue reading “The Sage and the Lion”
Quote of the Day: Vegetables
My mate just passed his NVQ in vegetarianism. He’s quiche stage one. I was once abducted by aliens. They made me wash my hands, blow my nose, clean my room, and eat my vegetables… Turns out I was on the mothership. My local greengrocer has won a contract to supply root vegetables to the SouthContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Vegetables”
Advice of the Day: Stupidity
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. The advice “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups” may not be the most constructive or respectful way to approach group dynamics, so this is not serious guidance! That said, it is important to recognize that intelligence is one, but not theContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Stupidity”
Thought of the Day: Money
You don’t own money, it’s just your turn with it. The statement “you don’t own money, it’s just your turn with it” is a philosophical perspective on money that some people may subscribe to. The idea behind this statement is that money is a temporary possession that passes through individuals over time and that noContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Money”
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