Monthly Archives: December 2011

Quote for the Day

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

100 years from now? All new people. –Anne Lamott Send to Kindle

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Chocolate

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

Chocolate is one of those things that we take for granted and probably can’t imagine not having around. And yet, like so many other things, its origins are relatively recent. No chocolate cakes were served at the first Thanksgiving, for … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Many… have the wrong expectation of the profit to be derived from schooling. They think that the only purpose of schools is to prepare their children to earn a living. While that certainly is an objective to be served, it … Continue reading →

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Animals

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

The animals in my house are strange. But perhaps that is merely a reflection on their owners? The cat, who goes by the name of Halo, is a five year old calico. My children regularly dress the poor creature in … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Writers may be solitary but they also tend to flock together: they like being solitary together. I knew a lot of writers in London and many of them were award-winning writers and many of them were award-winning, respectable writers. And … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

I try to write every day. I used to try to write four times a day, minimum of three sentences each time. It doesn’t sound like much but it’s kinda like the hare and the tortoise. If you try that … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

“It is not a simple matter to differentiate unsuccessful from successful experiments. . . .[Most] work that is finally successful is the result of a series of unsuccessful tests in which difficulties are gradually eliminated.” –Robert H. Goddard Send to … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

The truth may be puzzling. It may take some work to grapple with. It may be counterintuitive. It may contradict deeply held prejudices. It may not be consonant with what we desperately want to be true. But our preferences do … Continue reading →

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God is Not on Our Side

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

National, political, and religious leaders commonly insist that “God is on our side.” Just a couple of examples from recent history: “Our movement is stronger today than it was a week ago,” said Ibrahim al-Janabi, a senior al-Sadr aide. “But … Continue reading →

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