“Defeat is not bitter unless you swallow it.” Joe Clark Joe Clark was the 16th Prime Minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. He was the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the first Conservative Prime Minister since John Diefenbaker. He was an outspoken advocate of constitutional reform. This quote means thatContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Defeat”
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The Sage Juggles Fire
The wise old Sage, with grey in his hair,Juggled fire with nimble care.On the streets he would busk,His skills a sight not to be hushed. With a twirl and a spin,He juggled fire, not to win.But to show the young and old,That wisdom can be bold. For in his eyes, a flame did glisten,A sparkContinue reading “The Sage Juggles Fire”
Advice of the Day: Wipers
If you leave your wipers up, an officer won’t be able to leave a fine. Your money will be saved. Here are some reported cases of large parking fines: In London, UK, in 2019, a motorist was issued a fine of £160,000 (approximately $205,000 USD) for repeatedly parking in a designated doctor-only parking spot nearContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Wipers”
Thought of the Day: Straws
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The Sage and the Jigsaw Puzzle
A wise old Sage with wrinkled faceSat quietly in his special placeWith puzzle pieces spread all aroundHe made not a single sound He worked with care, piece by pieceHis wisdom on full display, at leastHe knew just where each one belongedWith patience and skill, he never wronged As the puzzle began to take shapeA senseContinue reading “The Sage and the Jigsaw Puzzle”
Joke of the Day: Crosswords
I met the bloke who invented crosswords today. I can’t remember his name, it’s P something T something R. If you see someone doing a crossword today, lean over and say 7up is lemonade. My teacher always said, “violence is never the answer”. I’m stuck on the last clue on a £1000 prize crossword. 26Continue reading “Joke of the Day: Crosswords”
Quote of the Day: Mistakes
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity and is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He was also a philosopher and humanist whose work had a major impact onContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Mistakes”
Advice of the Day: Time Saving
There is never enough time in the morning. Try to combine brushing your teeth with your breakfast. The first toothbrush is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 1498. It was a brush made of hog hair attached to a handle. According to the American Dental Association, the average person in the UnitedContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Time Saving”
Thought of the Day: Ketchup
If a tomato is a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie? Ketchup is believed to have originated in China in the 17th century. It was then brought to Europe, where it became popular in the 18th century. The modern form of ketchup was invented by Henry J. Heinz in 1876. It’s estimated that Americans consume aroundContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Ketchup”
The Sage and the Moon
A wise old Sage in a space craft,Headed for his lunar satellite,He looked up at the stars and laughed,His mission was to explore the night. His eyes lit up with a twinkle of joy,He’d leave the Earth and its noise,An adventure to the moon was his ploy,To find a place for his inner poise. He’dContinue reading “The Sage and the Moon”
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