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“What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass.” – Lord Melbourne
“We voted for these people. We should be allowed to taser them.” – Mike
“If you’re standing around talking about doing away with fossil fuels while pointing at an electric vehicle that’s about 70% synthetic materials, you’ve already failed an IQ test you didn’t even know you were taking.”
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”
“They’re not ignorant. They’ll tell you all about what they know.”
“You guys just don’t spend enough time giving yourself cool but limited super-powers. This is the internet.” – laura w.
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine
“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods” – Albert Einstein
“They can pass a law to say anything, but reality gets to bat last.”
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
“The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted.” – D.H. Lawrence
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” – Thomas Paine
“God doesn’t call the equipped – he equips those he calls.” – Barbara Curtis
Always remember: Law is about arguing one fact that helps your argument and ignoring the ten facts that disprove it.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument – William McAdoo
“Hand-written notes in cursive writing are still the finest personal way of saying thank you. The people who send those after interviews are the ones who get the jobs.”
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Happy 80th Birthday, Dad!
Today is my Dad’s 80th birthday. I can’t tell you how very glad I am that he is still here to celebrate with us – so many of our friends don’t have their parents around anymore, and Paul and I … Continue reading
Confirmed: Cinderella is a Slut
Admit it – you always had your suspicions, didn’t you? (Click on picture to view video – you’ll have to endure a short commercial…) The Real Housewives of Disney Have a great day!
Pay to Play (or, No, I Don’t Want to Subsidize Your Sex Life)
. Sandra Fluke’s parents must be so proud. On Monday, she went before a House Subcommittee to tell everyone that she has sex. Lots and lots of sex. Why, she has so much sex that it costs her $1000/year to … Continue reading
Cats With Culture – “Duetto buffo di due gatti”
In honor of Gioachino Rossini’s birthday, I wanted to share this adorable performance of a piece that has been attributed to him, affectionately known as “The Cat Duet”. While this piece is normally performed by two women (I had more fun … Continue reading
It’s a good thing he’s so cute…..
So this morning, Paul and I were talking about the upcoming film “Act of Valor” – the one that stars real-life Navy SEALs. The entertainment person on the morning radio show that we listen to gave it great reviews, and … Continue reading
The Best (Belated) Valentine’s Day Ever
. Just a couple of kids….. . It started in a lecture hall at Texas A&M University in January, 1979. Yours truly was a freshman who started out in Pre-Med, but after one semester – and a tearful call home … Continue reading
Miracle (Cream) on Ice
. Say goodbye to expensive creams, lotions, and pills – Senator John Kerry may have found the elusive “Fountain of Youth”! (And no, it’s not “Rub Heinz Ketchup on your face”…..)Remember this? .
A Little Romance
. Because today is a day of romance, I thought I’d share one of the best renditions of “My Funny Valentine” that I’ve ever heard – Michelle Pfeiffer’s version from the movie “The Fabulous Baker Boys”: ♥ . ♥ Hope … Continue reading
When “The Best-laid plans of Mice and Men” go hilariously wrong…..
Those poor #Occupy kids – I’m sure they thought they were making a point when they came up with this brilliant idea: Janesville,WI—February 12th, 2012— The Republican Party of Rock County received an unexpected donation Saturday night from a liberal … Continue reading
Anne Boleyn and Obamacare
I”ll admit that I have always been a bit of an “unconventional” thinker – lots of different things fascinate me. I read articles and books on things that interest me. Sometimes, I end up seeing weird connections – my thinking … Continue reading
