Quote of the Day: The Majority

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, an American writer, humorist, and lecturer from Missouri. He is best known for his novels ‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ which areContinue reading “Quote of the Day: The Majority”

The Sage on a bicycle

The wise white haired Sage,In white robes and with a white beard flowing,Riding a bicycle down the hill,On to the mountaintop he is going. His experience infinite, his wisdom so vast,He rides through the forests, through valley and pass,His journey beneath the stars, brings him joy and peace,As he takes in the sights, nature’s beautyContinue reading “The Sage on a bicycle”

Advice of the Day: Internet

If you don’t know where your kids are in the house, turn off the internet and watch them magically appear. The internet was not invented by one person, but rather it was the work of many people and organizations over many decades. The concept of packet switching, which is a fundamental technology that makes theContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Internet”

Thought of the Day: Contraception

Condom companies technically kill their future customers. The male contraceptive sheath, also known as a condom, has a long history of use. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used linen sheaths as a form of birth control, and the first documented use of a condom made from animal tissue (bladder or intestine) was in theContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Contraception”

Quote of the Day: Certainty

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was born in Boston on January 17, 1706, and died in Philadelphia on April 17, 1790. Franklin was a polymath who excelled in many fields, includingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Certainty”

Advice of the Day: Mother

When in doubt, always ask your mother. This saying suggests that a mother is a reliable source of advice and guidance, particularly when someone is unsure about something. The saying implies that a mother’s advice can be trusted and that she can provide the answers to questions or problems that someone may have. The ideaContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Mother”

Thought of the Day: Skinny

People who are larger have more skin. Making them skinnier. The word “skinny” has been used to describe thin or slender people for a long time, but its origin is not entirely clear. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “skinny” in the sense of “thin” or “lean” first appeared in the early 19thContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Skinny”

Quote of the Day: Light

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She was born in 1862 and died in 1937. She is best known for her novels, including “The House of Mirth,” “Ethan Frome,”Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Light”