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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: Contemporary
“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
Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!
On this day 53 years ago, my Mom and Dad tied the knot. I’m glad they did, ‘cuz otherwise, I wouldn’t be here…. In honor of this occasion, I’d like to dedicate one of my favorite songs to these two … 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
Something Beautiful – “Per Te”
I’ve loved this song since the first time that I heard it; Josh Groban has such an amazing voice, and “Per Te” (from his multi-platiunum album “Closer“) is just an amazing song – the soaring violins, piano accompaniment, and tympani undertones just stir … 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: .
“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
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