Monthly Archives: July 2009

Mississippi’s Contribution

Quotes of the Day: “Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.” “To the man who loves art for its own sake, it is frequently in its least important and lowliest manifestations that the keenest pleasure is … Continue reading

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Woke Last Night to the Sound of Thunder

Quote of the Day: “We can never have enough of nature. We must be refreshed by the sight of inexhaustible vigor, vast and titanic features, the sea-coast with its wrecks, the wilderness with its living and its decaying trees, the … Continue reading

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Football in Julypalooza III (sponsored by Q and Z)

Quote of the Day: “We are inclined to believe if we have watched a football game or a baseball game, we have taken part in it.” John F. Kennedy TB is eagerly anticipating the return of Thursday Pickin. This year … Continue reading

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The Anticipator

Quote of the Day: “Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.” –Seneca TB woke up this morning to a reminder that I was in charge of swim lessons tonight. Swim lessons are always … Continue reading

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A Long Time Ago….

Quote of the Day: “Laugh it up, Fuzzball.” –Han Solo TB loves Star Wars. I like all six movies, I like the books and I like the cartoons. I draw the line at action figures, but that’s neither here nor … Continue reading

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Observations From An Interesting Weekend

Quote of the Day: “And that’s the way it is.” –Walter Cronkite Like most everyone else with even the mildest sporting interest, TB watched with anticipation, hope and fear as Tom Watson lined up his putt for par on the … Continue reading

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Football in Julypalooza (sponsored by Q and Z)

Quote of the Day: “In the East, college football is a cultural exercise. On the West Coast, it is a tourist attraction. In the Midwest it is cannibalism. But in the South it is religion. And Saturday is the holy … Continue reading

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One Small Step

Quote of the Day: “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.”     —Neil Armstrong, on setting foot on the moon Forty years ago Monday “we” put a man on the moon. Did you know Neil … Continue reading

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PhilosoBuffett

Quote of the Day: 1. If it’s too good to be true it usually is. 2. Always look at how much the other guy is making when he’s trying to sell you something. 3. Stay away from leverage. –Warren Buffett, … Continue reading

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PhilosoJimmy

Quote of the Day: “You know, as a writer, I’m more of a listener than a writer, because if I hear something I will write it down.”     –Jimmy Buffett TB had an hour to burn this morning between … Continue reading

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