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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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Category Archives: Just Because
“Summertime” from Porgy and Bess
In the heat of the summer, what better song to share than the haunting “Summertime” from George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess“? Here is Harolyn Blackwell’s ethereal performance (Paula Ingram plays the role of “Clara” in this 1993 “American Playhouse” staging; her … Continue reading
Weekend at Teresa’s – Bill Whittle, My Friend Annabelle, and the Go-Go’s
. Most of the time, Bill Whittle says it much better than I ever could – this is no exception: .
I Could Get Used to This…..
. . Since Sarah moved back in with us, she has been helping out a lot around the house. It’s been a real godsend for Paul and me, because she has taken over a lot of the tasks that I … Continue reading
She’s Starting Early….
Knowing what we do (or think that we do) about Down syndrome, I didn’t think that we would ever have to worry about Rebecca sneaking out at night, but now I’m not so sure…. I was walking by her bedroom yesterday morning and … Continue reading
“Hallelujah” – k.d. lang
. There are so many wonderful versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” out there – originally covered by John Cale, the version performed by the late Jeff Buckley is perhaps the most well-known of them all (the song has also been … Continue reading
The Important Things
. One of the joys of having a child with Down syndrome is that they are constantly reminding you of the truly important things in life, simply by living a life full of joy and happiness. They live each day … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Best Husband in the World
On this day 52 years ago, a very special little boy was born. I just LOVE Birthdays! (Especially mine….)
“Someone to Watch Over Me”
I’ve always loved this song – this is without a doubt one of the loveliest versions of it that I have ever heard: . . That’s Jean Louisa Kelly from the wonderful movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus“. Have a wonderful Wednesday! … Continue reading
“How Do You Cope?” – Learning to Count My Blessings
. . I found this in my e-mail this morning – it’s from a member of a discussion board that I’m on: How do you cope? Hello all! Hoping this post finds you strong and happy! I have been dealing … Continue reading
“Claire de Lune”
This is a hauntingly beautiful arrangement of “Claire de Lune” performed on a 10-string guitar – I heard a version of this on the “Falling Skies” episode titled “Young Bloods”. I don’t know if this is the one that was … Continue reading
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