Disgusted by the happenings in Washington and on Wall Street? Absolute power corrupts – absolutely. Still true. A curious character in the 1991 cult film Slacker called the Old Anarchist had some parting words for a misguided would-be thief. The character was played by Louis Mackey (1926-2004), a well-known Professor…
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What makes 100%? What does it mean to give more than 100%? Do you ever wonder about the people who say they are giving more than 100%? Surely, you have been in a situation where someone wanted you to give over 100%. Can you really achieve 110%? Here is a…
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Do It Yourself (or DIY) is a term used to the describe building, modifying, or repairing of something without the aid of experts or professionals. The phrase “do it yourself” came into common usage in the 1950s in reference to various home improvement projects which people might choose to complete…
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Stupidity is a lack of intelligence, understanding, reason, wit or sense. If you’ve got a brain but you don’t use it, you might be a bit stupid. These Are Cipolla’s Five Fundamental Laws of Stupidity: Always and inevitably each of us underestimates the number of stupid individuals in circulation. The…
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Open air dining. Yes, that is what is call “al fresco.” Indoor, or covered, dining has no such fancy phrase. It’s all dining, so it’s all the same. Or is it?
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We witnessed this interesting scene in a small cafe. Either she is very short or the hostess station is very tall. The lunch was very good but we couldn’t decide.
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Giant bales of hay equals bales of giant fun for these kids on a small farm in Kansas. For them, during this small moment in time, they were at the center of the universe and truly on top of the world. And I was there to see it.
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You’ve just paid $3.00 per gallon for gasoline. So, if there is any money left in your pocket, you just might stop at your favorite tavern on the way home for a frosty $5.00 pint of beer. But wait, that pint of beer you are accustomed to drinking has been…
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