Quote of the Day: Progress

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Frank Zappa American singer Frank Zappa may not be remembered for his philosophical quotes, but, wow, this one is a cracker! I have written before about change and this quote is along the same theme. Change is inevitable, and not all change is positive, but changeContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Progress”

Joke of the Day: Numbers

If the number 666 is considered evil… Is 25.8069758 the root of all evil? At an interview.. First question: “Describe yourself in 3 words”, Me: “Not very good with numbers” Last night a hypnotist convinced me I was a soft, malleable metal with an atomic number of 82. I’m easily lead. Did you hear aboutContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Numbers”

Quote of the Day: Life

“May you live every day of your life.” Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift was an 18th Century Irish writer best known for the novel “Gulliver’s Travels”, although he was a prolific writer of poems, essays, pamphlets, prayers, and sermons. This quote reminds us there is a difference between being alive and living. Being alive is aContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Life”

Joke of the Day: Toilet Paper

During the recent toilet paper shortage, I had to resort to using a calendar to wipe with… I’m glad those days are behind me now. In our house, we always fight over the right way round to hang the toilet paper, so my therapist suggested we try the other person’s way for a week. YouContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Toilet Paper”

Quote of the Day: Laughter

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Nicolas Chamfort Nicolas Chamfort was an 18th Century French writer who had a rather tragic end to his life during the final throws of the excesses of the French Revolution when after a failed suicide attempt, he was left scarred and in pain for his final days.Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Laughter”

Joke of the Day: The Ocean

How deep would the ocean be without sponges? I spent the morning down at the beach feeding cannabis-laced brownies to the seabirds. No tern was left unstoned. She sells sea shells by the sea shore… Surely that’s the worst possible place to try and sell shells?! Why do seagulls live by the sea? Because ifContinue reading “Joke of the Day: The Ocean”

Quote of the Day: Change

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi This quote, for me, is all about ownership. Owning the change that you would like to make and not waiting for others to make it for you. Facillitate, impress, encourage and, if necessary, cajole, but make it happen yourself! And then beContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Change”