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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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Tuesday Tunes – “My Immortal”
. Several years ago, my kids said, “Mom, you have to listen to this song – you’ll really like it” – and my goodness gracious, were they ever right…. The song is “My Immortal“, and the band is Evanescence. This … Continue reading
Just Like Her Dear Old Dad….
. Rebecca has taken to sitting in her own booth at our Friday night pizza hangout – she can’t be bothered with us boring grown-ups. She always brings along a few toys to keep herself entertained. So last night, I … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Sarah!
. Twenty-two years ago today, a spirited whirlwind of a girl blew into our lives: ….and we have never been the same. Where has all that time gone? God has a wicked sense of humor – ask any family that has more … Continue reading
Sunday Funnies: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
. This commercial came out in 1996 – the first time I saw it, I almost fell off of the couch, I was laughing so hard. All these years later, it still makes me giggle 😛 . .
Happy Birthday, Michelle!
. It’s so hard to believe that it’s been 23 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
Sunday Funnies – Why I Keep Him Around…..
(This post originally appeared on April 23, 2012) After 30+ years, the man still makes me laugh. As you may remember, we purchased a new washer and dryer earlier this week – they are supposed to be delivered sometime today. Since Sarah … Continue reading
Sunday Funnies: Top 10 (OK, 11) Tips on Surviving Your High School Reunion
. Last year, Paul and I headed down the highway to attend my High School Reunion. It was great to see old friends and catch up on what had been happening in our lives, but I’m sure that I was not the only one … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – “Tasty Bugs” for Kids
. Delight your kids with these nutritious and fun snack recipes that are sure to make them smile! Tasty Bugs Ingredients: 1 to 2 boxes (1.65 ounces each) any flavor WONKA NERDS Candies 2 red apples 1 bunch celery 1 bag shredded carrots … Continue reading
Sunday Funnies: It’s What Dads Do (Pre-Father’s Day Post)
Several years ago, one of the kids’ dumber-than-dirt cats ran up the neighbor’s tree and wouldn’t come down. Meowed piteously for a couple of days. The girls were almost in tears, thinking about their poor little kitty up in that tree. Finally, they … Continue reading
It’s Almost Easter….
…so I figured I should share a picture of me with my favorite bunny: I used to be so cute….. 😛
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