“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Edison Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who is considered one of the most prolific inventors of all time. He is credited with developing many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph,Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Opportunity”
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Joke of the Day: Royalty
Which king invented the fireplace? Alfred The Grate. I’ve invented a new Kings of Leon smoke alarm . Instead of just beeping it goes, Whooooooooooooooooooohhhoooooooooooa your house is on fire. Simba was always the last of the pride to get out of bed. He was the lie-in king. Why is it that so many KingsContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Royalty”
The Sage and the Tree
A wise old Sage in white robes stoodBeneath a tree, both tall and goodHe looked up at the leaves so greenAnd pondered what he’d yet to glean With steady steps, he climbed the barkHis robes a-flutter, not a harkHe reached the top and let out a sighFor the view from up there, reached the skyContinue reading “The Sage and the Tree”
Thought of the Day: Asleep
In order to fall asleep we have to pretend to be asleep. It is not necessarily true that one must pretend to be asleep in order to fall asleep. However, it can be helpful to engage in sleep-promoting activities such as relaxation techniques or a bedtime routine to signal to the body that it isContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Asleep”
Advice of the Day: Torch
No flashlight on your phone? Take a photo of the sun, and use it in the dark. The Sun is the brightest object in the solar system. It is more than a million times brighter than the next brightest object, the planet Venus. The brightness of a phone torch typically ranges from 10-100 lux. TheContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Torch”
The Sage and the Sea
In the depths of the ocean blue,A wise old Sage swam into view.With wrinkles on his weathered face,He swam with grace and steady pace. His hair was white, his eyes were bright,He swam with all his vigour and might.He knew the secrets of the sea,And shared them all generously. He spoke of creatures great andContinue reading “The Sage and the Sea”
Joke of the Day: Tea and Coffee
I’m about to have a cup of dangerous coffee. Safe tea first though. I just read that Rod Stewart has five drinks of tea a day, all of varying sizes. The first cup is the deepest… My Dad used to say “Take everything with a pinch of salt”. Lovely man, made terrible tea though… JustContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Tea and Coffee”
Advice of the Day: Spaghetti
Only give the kids spaghetti on bath nights. Here are some interesting facts about spaghetti: Thank you for reading my writings. If you’d like to, you can buy me a coffee for just £1 and I will think of you while writing my next post! Just hit the link below…. (thanks in advance)
Quote of the Day: Life
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his comedic plays, such as “The Importance of Being Earnest,” as well as for hisContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Life”
The Sage and the Snowman
A wise old Sage, with hair of grey,Once met a snowman on a winter’s day.With twinkling eyes and a smile so kind,He asked the snowman, “What’s on your mind?” The snowman said, “I’m feeling cold,And my nose is looking rather old.I wish that I could be like you,Warm and wise, and full of virtue.” TheContinue reading “The Sage and the Snowman”
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