A Pondering Mind
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Quote
All movements go too far. Bertrand Russell Brainy Quote Continue reading
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A Master …..
A master, holding up his staff, says: “If you have one, I give you mine; if you have none, I will take it away from you”. Zen Koan Continue reading
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Buildings And Distant Fog
After a heavy down pour, the fog can be seen in the distance at 8:19 AM. Continue reading
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Nature
Quote source: Quotes Wave Continue reading
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Just Thinking
Snow is white. When it melts, it’s colorless drops of water. —— A Pondering Mind 9/20/2014 Continue reading
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Challenge
Asana: any of various yoga postures Source: Quotes Wave Continue reading
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Just A Thought
A day without coffee, is like a junkie needing a fix. —— A Pondering Mind 9/19/2014 Continue reading
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Justice
Justice is expensive. That is why there is so little of it, and it is reserved those few with enough money and influence to afford it. Quotes Wave Continue reading
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Freedom
Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free. Thich Nhat Hanh Continue reading
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Get It Right Before You Speak
When I was listening to the radio this morning, the mid-morning, early-afternoon DJ, announcer or whatever they are called, was making mention of Autumn beginning this Saturday, the 20th. Well, it does not start on that date. It is September 23, the same day as my late father’s birthday was. Then about an hour later Continue reading
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Headache
Had a headache. Took two Advil. Crashed on the couch. The headache is gone. Now, good to go. Continue reading
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Quote
Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world. Voltaire Continue reading
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All-Terrain 4 Wheeler
—————————– Above is from the email inbox. Continue reading
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Experience
Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish – too much handling will spoil it. Lao Tzu Continue reading
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Fault
Don’t find fault, find a remedy. Henry Ford Brainy Quote Continue reading
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Useless Fact
The first toilet ever seen on television was on “Leave It To Beaver.” Source: tealdragon Continue reading
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Life
One doesn’t recognize the really important moments in one’s life until it’s too late. Agatha Christie Continue reading
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Full Moon
Photo taken while in the parking lot on September 9, 2014 at 9:39 PM. Quote source: Quotes Wave Continue reading
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Humor Quote
For my birthday I got a humidifier and a dehumidifier… I put them in the same room and let them fight it out. Steven Wright. Continue reading
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People
People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. Continue reading
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Jeans & T-shirt
I’d love to wear jeans and t-shirts but, everybody was in the peace movement back then. And that was my ploy. I had to be careful not to say things like ‘I like meat.’ Actually I just wanted to drink beer and to screw. Quotes Wave Continue reading
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Quote
A holding company is the people you give our money to while you’re being searched. Will Rogers Continue reading
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Tree
It was a beautiful morning, and it would be nice if it stayed this way. Continue reading
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A Reflected Image Of Me
Took the photo of me while standing inside the smoking shelter. I took several shots, and this one turned out to be the best. Date & time of photo: September 7, 2014, at 9:39 AM. Continue reading
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Lights
The main entranceway of the building I live in. Continue reading
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Changes
Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Continue reading
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Choice
When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice. William James Continue reading
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A Joke
If you tell a joke in the forest, but nobody laughs, was it a joke? Steven Wright Continue reading
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Keeping A Sharp Mind In Retirement
Found in my email: As we slowly move through retirement, we need to keep ourselves occupied with small projects………Like this guy. I know, I saw it right away too…. No safety glasses or hearing protection. And I caught something else that is really important: he has no gloves on. I might be up in age Continue reading
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No Name Park
I’ve been living in this part of the city for five years, and have no idea what the name of the park is. I have asked people who have lived here a lot longer than me, and they don’t know what the name is, or if it ever had a name. The park is so Continue reading
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Quote
When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on. Theodore Roosevelt Continue reading
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Opinion
Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance. Plato Continue reading
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Mind
It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways. Buddha Continue reading
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Someone
How many times have you been on the freeway and had someone fly by you at 100 mph then end up two cars ahead of you at the off ramp? What’s the point? Source Continue reading
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Fear
The more you can increase fear of drugs, and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all the people. Noam Chomsky Continue reading
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Knowledge
Expect to feel pleasure. Knowledge is sexy. Expect to feel pain. Knowledge is torture. Source Continue reading
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Courage
Courage is a kind of salvation. Plato Continue reading
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Write
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Okay
Eight months done. Four to go. Leads us to 2015 Continue reading
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Music
Music is spiritual. The music business is not. Photo & quote source: Quotes Wave Continue reading
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Quote
I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go on to other things. Walt Disney Continue reading
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Wisdom
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment Lao Tzu Continue reading
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Quote
It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit. John Wooden Continue reading
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Laces
From the email inbox. Continue reading
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Quote
When all is said and done, more is said than done. Lou Holtz Continue reading
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Purpose
The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself. Albert Camus Continue reading
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Free Thinking
Others indeed may talk, and write, and fight about liberty, and make outward pretense to it; but the free-thinker alone is truly free. George Berkeley Continue reading
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Walking
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller Continue reading
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Wealth
Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame. Sir Arthur Charles Clarke Continue reading
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Decisions
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt Continue reading
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Last Will
Doug Smith is on his deathbed and knows the end is near. His nurse, his wife, his daughter and 2 sons, are with him. He asks for 2 witnesses to be present and a camcorder be in place to record his last wishes, and when all is ready he begins to speak: My son, “Bernie, Continue reading
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Dreams
Duane Michals Continue reading
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Just Thinking
There are no two clouds that look the same. Continue reading
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A Zen Sky
Peaceful Zen summer sky. The atmosphere at its best. It makes people happy. Time of photo: 5:48 PM. Continue reading
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Tolerance
In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher. — Dalai Lama Continue reading
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Question
What would you be doing, if wasn’t reading this post? Continue reading
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Need
I got out of bed way to early. Need more coffee. And more… Continue reading
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Reflection
Raindrops on the glass, and a reflection too. Continue reading
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Quote
I would rather write for the instruction or even the amusement of the poor than for the amusement of the rich. Quotes Wave Continue reading
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A Witty Answer
A short chit chat with a female resident of the building we live in. Me: Your fully retired, right? She: Yes. And you? Me: Yes. She: What did you do? Me: Worked! I thought that was a good answer. I mean, you work, and then when you hit age 62 or whatever, then you retire. Continue reading
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Problems
No problems can be solved, and all solutions lead to more problems. Source Continue reading
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Growing Older
I hope this poem has the same effect on you as it did for me – then my forwarding it will be worth the effort. Walk with me by the water – worth the read… Shit… I forgot the words. —————————————————————- The above was found in the email inbox. Continue reading
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What Irks Me No. 6
What is irking me: nothing really comes to mind, as to what to post, write, type, copy, paste etc., etc. For now, I have other things to pass the time away. Continue reading
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