-
“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.”
My Mild-Mannered Alter Ego:
The Fat Lady Has Sung
-
Join 399 other subscribers
Stalk Me (you’ll be bored):
Looking For Something?
-
Latest Ramblings:
Category Archives: Just Because
“Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)
. I’m tired of living in interesting times – Here’s a calming counterpoint to all of the madness that is going on half a world away: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or … Continue reading
“If I Needed You”
. Something pretty for a Saturday afternoon: . . This beautiful arrangement of Towles van Zandt’s original is from Lyle Lovett’s “Step Inside This House” album (available in CD or MP3 format). .
Still Crazy (In Love) After All These Years
Thirty-two years ago today, two starry-eyed kids said “I do”…. To my wonderful husband, Paul – thank you for all of the special memories, and for making me so incredibly happy.
“Remember When It Rained”
. Fall is coming – you can feel it in the air. Amazingly enough, this August has been quite “rainy” for our part of Texas – it’s really been nice. Today I’m just going to stay inside and enjoy the gentle music of … Continue reading
Romantic Weekend for Two
Over the years, Paul and I have never really done anything “special” for our anniversary – we’d eat dinner out, maybe catch a movie, and we would usually exchange gifts. It’s hard to take time out as a couple when … Continue reading
Watch Out, World – She’s Officially “Legal” Everywhere Today….
. It’s so hard to believe that it’s been 21 years since we welcomed our second daughter into the world. Where has the time gone? Our little girl has grown into a beautiful young woman, but it seems like just … Continue reading
One Never Knows, Do One?
. You know how sometimes you plan to do one thing, but you get into it and before you know it you find yourself going off in a completely different direction? Well, that happened to me yesterday. I had planned … Continue reading
Fun With YouTube – Dr. Who Meets “Grease”
My children have learned not to let me play on YouTube without adult supervision. I escaped their clutches this weekend…. . . Age, treachery, and all that – 😛 Have a great day! .
The Other Woman
I am about to be replaced in my husband’s affections. Yes, I’m afraid that the man has given his heart to another – she’s got a really nice body, she’s got a lot of get-up-and-go, and she’s new and exciting. … Continue reading
I Didn’t Write This Post – Al Gore Did
Since Rebecca is home all day during the summer, we’re having fun introducing her to a wider range of movies. Whereas before she was primarily interested in the animated flicks, this year she has developed a taste for the offbeat humor that … Continue reading
Koch's Tour 