Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it most never use it.” A witty reminder that wisdom, like freshness, is most noticeable by its absence — and often missing in the very places it’s most required.
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Thought of the Day: Snacks and Happiness
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy snacks — which is nearly the same.” A playful reflection on life’s simple pleasures, reminding us that while snacks aren’t enlightenment, they’re often close enough to keep spirits high.
Thought of the Day: The Judging Kettle
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “A watched kettle never boils… unless it’s judging you.” A playful twist on the old saying, this whimsical musing invites us to imagine kettles as petty kitchen critics — silently timing their boil for maximum comedic effect.
Thought of the Day: The Pyjama Profession
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “They say dress for the job you want. I want a job where pyjamas are the uniform.” A whimsical nod to the remote work era, celebrating comfort, flannel, and the joy of doing business in slippers.
Thought of the Day: Sofa with a Passport
With digital product passports coming for everything from batteries to sofas, The Sage jokes that your furniture might start collecting more stamps than you do. Today’s thought invites a chuckle at the bureaucracy of modern life.
Thought of the Day: Weather Apps
The Sage reflects on the classic British weather forecast: “light showers.” Spoiler alert—your garden disagrees. A humorous and relatable Thought of the Day for anyone navigating the muddy mismatch between predictions and puddles.
Thought of the Day: Technology
As AI trends dominate the headlines, The Sage offers a light-hearted take on machine sentience, chatbot confusion, and the all-too-human act of apologising for your predecessors. A timely chuckle in a tech-filled world.
Thought of the Day: The Curious Case of Collective Shrugging
We used to ask big questions. Now we ask Alexa. The Sage reflects on how curiosity has gone digital in this wry and witty Thought of the Day.
Thought of the Day: The Melted Lollipop Theory
The Sage compares life to a lollipop melting in the summer heat: sweet and fleeting. Today’s thought encourages us to savour the moment—and move fast—before things get messy.
Thought of the Day: The Screen‑Free Smile
The Sage challenges you to unplug for five minutes—and simply stare at nothing. In this digital detox thought, silence replaces screen, and mindfulness becomes wonderfully absurd.
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