Category Archives: Philosobaen

Ignorance, Tyranny and Health Insurance

Posted on August 19, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” –Act IV, Henry VI, William Shakespeare Today’s QOTD is TB’s all time favorite widely misunderstood quotation. The line was written not in commentary of lawyers filing … Continue reading →

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A Gallows Humor Tribute

Posted on August 3, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The secret source of Humor itself is not joy but sorrow.” –Mark Twain TB finds it easy to keep a positive attitude, an essential personal attribute, maybe the most essential. That is, I find it easy … Continue reading →

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Woke Last Night to the Sound of Thunder

Posted on July 29, 2009 by travellinbaen

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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The Anticipator

Posted on July 23, 2009 by travellinbaen

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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PhilosoJimmy

Posted on July 14, 2009 by travellinbaen

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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Do The Wrong Thing

Posted on July 13, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Sometimes you gotta say “what the f*%#” ” –Tom Cruise as Joel Goodman, Risky Business TB thinks its important on Sunday mornings to take my little girl to church. I also think its important to travel. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tread on Me and Other Reflections on Independence Day

Posted on July 6, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which … Continue reading →

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BS and The Art of Humor (the blank stare project, part I)

Posted on June 29, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.” –W.H. Davies, the official Travellinbaen blank stare QOTD Anyone who’s been around the blog for a few days knows of … Continue reading →

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Philosobaen (a list to live by)

Posted on June 14, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “All generalizations are false, including this one.” –Mark Twain TB’s been using the philosobaen tag since the blog started, and lately its occurred to me the credo of philosobaenism ought to be recorded. I imagine this … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Summer

Posted on June 2, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.”     —Yoko Ono Fall brings excitement. A … Continue reading →

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