Cartoon – Turning Lemons In To Lemonade
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Bartlett’s Book of Anecdotes – Pablo de Sarasate
In the latter part of his career, Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate received a visit from a famous music critic who acclaimed him as a genius— “A genius!” Sarasate said. “For thirty-seven years I’ve practiced fourteen hours a day, and now they call me a genius!” Bartlett’s Book of Anecdotes
Read moreCartoon – Mother Was Right
Cartoon – Beached
Cartoon – Moving Forward
Poem – Philosophical Differences (By David B. Axelrod)
PHILOSOPHICAL DIFFERENCES The backseat driver sits by my side applying the brakes, cautioning, “There’s a car!” which, by the way, is ten car lengths ahead at a corner and I am already fully aware. “Here are the keys,” I offer, stopped at the roadside, “Would you prefer to drive?” But now, she is offended, says she just […]
Read moreSeeing The Light In China
Bad drivers in Shenzhen, China, who blast oncoming motorists with high beam headlights will now face in-kind punishment from police. Police officials in the Chinese city said drivers who abuse the use of high beams will be stopped by police, ticketed for roughly $50, pulled from their car, and forced to stare into police cruiser headlights for five minutes. According […]
Read moreCartoon – Police State
Cartoon – Too Busy To Meditate?
Amy Schumer Quote – Find A Way To Laugh
“The moments that make life worth living are when things are at their worst and you find a way to laugh.” – Amy Schumer
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