A Pondering Mind

Birds, Hyacinth Macaw, Photography, Photos

March 19, 2013

Audrey Hepburn

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Audrey Hepburn, Beauty, Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, Donkey, Photography

March 17, 2013

In today’s materialistic society… 14th Dalai Lama

In today’s materialistic society, if you have money and power, you seem to have many friends. But they are not friends of yours; they are the friends of your money and power. When you lose your wealth and influence, you will find it very difficult to track these people down. -14th Dalai Lama Continue reading

14th Dalai Lama, Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist Quotes, Dalai Lama, Influence, money, people, Power, Quotes, Thoughts, Wealth, Wisdom, Zen

March 15, 2013

The genius of the hole… – Max Payne

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Climbing, Fall Back, Falling, Hole, Max Payne, Quotes, Thoughts, Wisdom

March 15, 2013

“Tell me and I forget,…” – Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin, Learn, Quotes, Remember, Teach, Thoughts, Wisdom

March 14, 2013

The trouble is… – Buddha

Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist Quotes, Quotes, Thinking, Thoughts, Time, Wisdom, Zen

March 13, 2013

A book is like a…

A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. -Chinese Proverb Continue reading

Proverbs

books, Chinese Proverbs, Garden, Pockets, Proverbs, Quotes, Thoughts, Wisdom, Zen

March 13, 2013

“Time is a created…” Lao Tzu

“Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.” -Lao Tzu Continue reading

Beauty, Created, Lao Tzu, Quotes, Thoughts, Time, Truth, Wisdom

March 12, 2013

Japanese Proverb

The reverse side also has a reverse side. -Japanese Proverb Continue reading

Proverbs

Japanese Proverbs, Proverbs, Reverse, Sides, Zen

March 9, 2013

“It’s almost as if our society…” Hank Green

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Fascists, Hank Green, Knowledge, opinions, Quotes, society, Thoughts, Values, Wisdom

March 9, 2013

There Are Two Motives For Reading… – Bertrand Russell

There are two motives for reading a book: one, that you enjoy it; the other, that you can boast about it. –Bertrand Russell Continue reading

Bertrand Russell, books, Motives, Quotes, Reading, Thoughts, Wisdom

March 8, 2013

War Is Violence And Violence… – Dalai Lama

War is violence and violence is unpredictable. Therefore, it is better to avoid it if possible, and never to presume that we know beforehand whether the outcome of a particular war will be beneficial or not. –Dalai Lama Continue reading

Buddhism, Dalai Lama, Quotes, Thoughts, Violence, war, Wisdom, Zen

March 8, 2013

“If you wish to see the truth… – Sosan

If you wish to see the truth Then hold no opinion for or against. The struggle of what one likes And what one dislikes Is the disease of the mind. –Sosan Continue reading

Zen Quotes

Disease, Dislikes, Mind, Opinion, Quotes, Sosan, Struggle, Thoughts, Truth, Wisdom, Zen, Zen Quotes

March 8, 2013

Some New York City Photos From The Past

Some black and white photos of by gone days of New York City. Source: Tumblr Seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, New York, New York City, Photography, Photos

March 8, 2013

Our Life Is Shaped By Our Mind… – The Buddha

Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Suffering follows an evil thought as the wheels of a cart follow the oxen that draws it. Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Joy follows a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves. – The Buddha Continue reading

Zen Quotes

Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhism Quotes, Buddhist Quotes, Evil, Joy, Minds, Oxen, Quotes, Shadow, Suffering, Thinking, Thoughts, Wisdom, Zen

March 7, 2013

Mahatma Gandhi

God has no religion. – Mahatma Gandhi Continue reading

God, Mahatma Gandhi, Quotes, Religion, Thoughts, Wisdom

March 7, 2013

He Who Experiences The Unity… – Buddha

He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye. – Buddha Continue reading

Zen Quotes

Beings, Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhism Quotes, Buddhist Quotes, Eyes, life, Self, Zen, Zen Quotes

March 7, 2013

Murphy’s Other 15 Laws

MURPHY’S OTHER 15 LAWS 1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well. 3. He, who laughs last, thinks slowest. 4. A day without sunshine is like, well, night. Continue reading

Laws, Murphy’s Law, Thoughts

March 5, 2013

Only In Russia

Crazy things people do in Russia. She’s either taking a shower, or just cooling off. No privacy in this restroom. The man on the lower right is getting an eyeful of goodies. It looks like she had one to many bottles of vodka. All seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Craziness, people, Photography, Photos, Russia, Russians

March 5, 2013

Japanese Maple Tree, Austin, Texas

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Austin, Austin Texas, Japanese Maple Trees, Maple Trees, Photography, Photos, Texas

March 5, 2013

Gobi Desert, Mongolia

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Asia, Deserts, Gobi Desert Mongolia, Mongolia, Photography, Photos

March 3, 2013

Bath, England

Aerial photo of Bath England Source: TheFabWeb Continue reading

Aerial Photography, Bath, Bath England, England, Photography, Photos, United Kingdom

March 3, 2013

Cinque Terre, Italy

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Cinque Terre, Cinque Terre Italy, Italy, Photography, Photos

March 3, 2013

Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1969

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Albuquerque, Albuquerque New Mexico, NM, Photography, Photos

March 3, 2013

Do You Know The Name Of This Actress

Bet you can’t guess who this blonde beauty is………..look closely and after you guess or give up, scroll down below the photo. Francis Bavier – better known as Aunt Bee on the Andy Griffith Show. Continue reading

Actress, Andy Griffith Show, Aunt Bee, Francis Bavier, Photos, Television

March 2, 2013

Boat Rocking In The Water

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Boats, GIFs, Photos, Scenic, Scenic Photography, water

March 2, 2013

Kentucky Man Invents Car That Runs…

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Bourbon, Cars, Inventions, Kentucky, Photos

March 2, 2013

Hallstatt, Austria

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Austria, Hallstatt Austria, Mountains, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, snow

March 2, 2013

“Capitalism is…” – Alphonse Capone

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Al Capone, Alphonse Capone, Capitalism, Chicago, Quotes, Ruling Class, Thoughts, Wisdom

March 1, 2013

Kentucky Man Motorizes Living…

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Coffee Table, Couch, Humor, Kenucky, Lexington Kentucky, Photos

February 28, 2013

Aurora Borealis – Mo i Rana, Norway

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Aurora Borealis, Mo i Rana Norway, Northern Lights, Norway, Photography, Photos

February 28, 2013

Photos Of Kabul In 1967

Sad what the wars have done to Kabul, Afghanistan. I have posted five photos, and in the near future, will do another post Source: Daily Picdump Continue reading

1967, Afghanistan, Kabul, people, Photography, Photos, Taliban, Wars

February 28, 2013

Do You Drink?

Lady: Do you drink? Man: Yes. Lady: How much a day? Man: Three 6 packs. Lady: How much per 6 pack? Man: About $10.00. Lady: And how long have you been drinking? Man: 15 years. Lady: So one 6 pack costs $10.00, and you have 3 packs a day which puts your spending each month Continue reading

Humor

Beer, Drink, Humor, Inflation, Wit

February 27, 2013

Colorful Lit Buildings

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Buildings, Colorful, colors, Night Photography, Photography, Photos

February 27, 2013

Tornado

Love this photo of the tornado touching down on the farm land. Seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, Farm Land, Photography, Photos, Storms, Thunderstorms, Tornado

February 27, 2013

Beautiful Butterfly Tattoos

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Beauty, Butterflies, Photography, Photos, Tattoos

February 27, 2013

Construction Fail #2

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Construction, Construction Fails, Photos, Steps

February 27, 2013

Construction Fail #1

Is the traffic light signaling the building to stop or proceed? Seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Buildings, Construction, Photos, Traffic, Traffic Lights

February 27, 2013

Milky Way Sky

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Milky Way, Mountains, Night Photography, Photography, Photos, Sky, Stars

February 26, 2013

Temple Of Heaven – Beijing, China

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Beijing, Beijing China, China, Heaven, Photography, Photos, Temples

February 26, 2013

Poverty is not an accident. – Nelson Mandela

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Accidents, Apartheid, Man-Made, Nelson Mandela, poverty, Quotes, Slavery, Thoughts, Wisdom

February 26, 2013

I’m So Old…

I do admit remembering those phones… Seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Landline Phones, Phones, Photos, Rotary Dial Phones

February 26, 2013

Zlatibor, Serbia

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autumn, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, Serbia, Zlatibor Serbia

February 26, 2013

Salangen Fjord, Norway

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Fjords, Mountains, Norway, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography

February 26, 2013

Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland

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Hedges, Northern Ireland, Photography, Photos

February 25, 2013

Lhasa, Tibet

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Asia, Lhasa Tibet, Mountains, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, Tibet

February 25, 2013

Quebec City, Quebec

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Canada, Cities, Photography, Photos, Quebec, Quebec City Quebec

February 25, 2013

Sleeping Buddha

The look of peacefulness. Source: TheFabWeb Continue reading

Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, books, Buddha, Buddhism, Photography, Photos, Sleep, Sleeping

February 25, 2013

Image Of The North Pole (1909)

Black & white photo of the people at the North Pole.Source: BuzzFeed Continue reading

Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, North Pole, Photography, Photos

February 25, 2013

Tibet

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Asia, Mountains, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, Tibet

February 25, 2013

Mount Snow Vermont

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Green Mountains, Mount Snow, Mountains, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, snow, Vermont

February 25, 2013

Isle Of Skye, Scotland

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Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye Scotland, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, Scotland

February 25, 2013

Hamnoy, Norway

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Hamnoy Norway, Mountains, Northern Lights, Norway, Photography, Photos

February 24, 2013

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Photography, Photos, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City Utah, Scenic Photography, Utah

February 24, 2013

Schaan, Liechtenstein

Schaan, is the largest city in Liechtenstein, with a population of 5,806 (2005 census).Source: TheFabWeb Continue reading

Liechtenstein, Mountains, Photography, Photos, Schaan, Schaan Liechtenstein

February 24, 2013

Dublin, Ireland at Night

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Dublin, Dublin Ireland, Ireland, Night Photography, Photography, Photos, River

February 24, 2013

The Idea That Some Lives Matter Less… – Dr. Paul Farmer

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Dr. Paul Farmer, Idea, Lives, Quotes, Thoughts, Wisdom, World

February 23, 2013

Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Calton Hill, Cities, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Scotland, Photography, Photos, Scenic Photography, Scotland

February 23, 2013

The Goal In Life Is Not Eliminate The Misery… – Gregory House

Gregory House, happy, Hugh Laurie, Misery, Quotes, Thoughts, Wisdom

February 23, 2013

Is God able to prevent evil, but not prevent… Epicurus

Epicurus, Evil, God, Omnipotent, Philosophy, Quotes, Religion, Thoughts, Wisdom

February 23, 2013

The mystery of life… – Frank Herbert

Experience, Frank Herbert, life, Mystery, Quotes, Reality, Thoughts, Wisdom

February 23, 2013

Death Is Terrible For Anyone… – Kirishiki Sunako

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Age, Death, Evil, Good, Kirishiki Sunako, Old, Quotes, Thoughts, Wealth, Wisdom, Young

February 22, 2013

The Second Amendment Is A Doomsday Provision – Judge Alex Kozinski

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Doomsday, Government, Judge Alex Kozinski, people, Photos, Protests, Quotes, Rights, Second Amendment, Thoughts, U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Wisdom

February 22, 2013

Wonderful Black & White Photos

Some wonderful black & white photos that I found on the net, some of children and adults. Seen on: Daily Picdump / unknown photographers Continue reading

Adults, Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, Children, happiness, Joy, Photography, Photos, Sadness

February 21, 2013

Street And Wall Art From Around The World

Some amazing street and wall art from around the world. All seen on Daily Picdump / Unknown photographers Continue reading

Art, Artists, Painting, Photography, Photos, Street Art, Street Painting, Wall Art, Wall Mural, Wall Painting

February 20, 2013

Photos Of Some Of The People Of Afghanistan

Photos of the faces of Afghanistan taken back in the 1980s and 90s. They are sad or serious. Not one has a happy demeanor. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. All photos seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Afghanistan, Children, men, people, Photography, Photos, Sad, war, Women

February 20, 2013

Must See Television The Vatican’s Next…

Humor

Funny, Humor, Photos, Religion, Television, The Pope, The Vatican, Vatican City

February 20, 2013

Plus Size Models

SBetter to be a “plus size” than a thin looking, lack of food type model. Denise Bidot Ashley Graham Nadia Aboulhosn Source: buzzfeed Seen on Daily Picdump Continue reading

Beauty, Lingerie, Models, Photography, Photos, Plus Size Models

February 20, 2013

Little Known Facts About Some U.S. Presidents

Some interesting and little known facts concerning the U.S. Presidents. I will post more in a future post. All seen on Daily Picdump Continue reading

Abraham Lincoln, Facts, George Washington, James Garfield, James Madison, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Photos, Presidents, Rutherford B. Hayes

February 19, 2013

Strange Fashion Wear

What some people will wear while being out among the populous. The man below is wearing high heels. All photos seen on Daily Picdump Continue reading

Clothes, Fashion, Photos, Public, Shoes, Streets, Weird, Weirdos

February 19, 2013

WTF Signs

The signs are either intentional, mistakes or done on purpose. Seen on: Daily Picdump Continue reading

Humor, Photos, Signs, Witty

February 19, 2013

Some Of The Legendary Artists That Never Won A Grammy

I was a bit surprised when I saw these photos of some of the legendary rockers, that never won a Grammy. Queen Led Zeppelin Jimi Hendrix Creedance Clearwater Revival The Who Seen on: Stewpig Source: buzzfeed Continue reading

Artists, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Music, Photography, Photos, Queen, Rock n’ Roll, The Who

February 18, 2013

The Naked Cowboy In Times Square, NYC

The Naked Cowboy performing in Times Square, NYC. It doesn’t matter what the weather is. He performs with white underwear and cowboy boots. Unknown photographer Continue reading

entertainment, Guitar Player, Music, Musician, Naked Cowboy, New York City, Performer, Photography, Photos, Singer, Times Square

February 17, 2013

A Young Barack Obama Riding A Tricycle

A young and smiling Barack Obama riding his tricycle. Seen on: thisisnotporn.net Continue reading

Barack Obama, Photography, Photos, Tricycle

February 17, 2013

Photo Of Bill Clinton When He Was A Child

Black & white photo of a very young Bill Clinton. Seen on: thisisnotporn.net Continue reading

Bill Clinton, Black & White Photography, Black and White Photos, Photographs, Photos

February 14, 2013

You’re A True 90’s Kid If You Ever Heard…

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1990s, Computers, Internet, Kids, Phones, Telephones

February 14, 2013

There Are Two Things In Life…

life, Sex, Sleeping, Thoughts, Wisdom

February 13, 2013

Mountain Temple In Taktsang Dzong, Bhutan

One can only imagine the work that went into building this temple. Seen on: Daily Picdump / unknown photographer Continue reading

Bhutan, Mountain Temples, Mountains, Photography, Photos, Taktsang Dzong Bhutan

February 13, 2013

Former Senator Scott Brown Will Be On Fox News

Former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, will now be a contributor on Fox News. He will debut tonight on Sean Hannity’s program. Anybody excited about this? I’m not… Continue reading

Fox News, Massachusetts, Scott Brown, Sean Hannity

February 13, 2013

A Mole Can Dig A Tunnel…

A mole can dig a tunnel 300 feet long in just one night. Source: tealdragon.net Continue reading

Dig, Knowledge, Mole, Night, Thoughts

February 12, 2013

All Of The Cobble Stones Used To Line The Streets In New York…

All of the cobble stones used to line the streets in New York were originally stones found in the hulls of Belgian ships ballast. Source: did-you-knows.com Continue reading

Belgium, Cobble Stone Streets, Cobble Stones, Knowledge, New York City, Ships, Stones

February 12, 2013

Houses In Reykjavik, Iceland

Very colorful…Seen on: Daily Pidump / unknown photgrapher Continue reading

Houses, Iceland, Photography, Photos, Reykjavik Iceland, Scenic Photography

February 12, 2013

The Flatirons Of Colorado

A majestic photo. Seen on: Daily picdump / unknown photographer Continue reading

Beauty, Colorado, Mountains, Photography, Photos, snow, The Flatirons

February 12, 2013

Leshan Giant Buddha

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Buddha, Leshan, Photography, Photos

February 11, 2013

Some Interesting Travel Facts

Some interesting travel facts. Some of them will surprise you. Source: Travel Tamed All seen on: Daily Oicdump Continue reading

Airlines, Flying, Italians, Italy, San Francisco, Scotland, Switzerland, Travel, Traveling, united-states, Vacations

February 11, 2013

Rock Stars Then And Now

Photos of rock stars from their earlier days and how they look now. Mick Jagger Charlie Watts Keith Richards Ozzie Osbourne Steven TylerSeen on: Daily Picdump / unknown photographers Continue reading

Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Music, Ozzie Osbourne, Photography, Photos, Rock n’ Roll, Rock Stars, Singers, Steven Tyler

February 11, 2013

A Short History Of The Death Of Culture

I would say that most of this is true. Seen on: stewpic Dump Continue reading

Cranium, Culture, History, Internet, Literacy, Printing Press, Telegraph, Television, Thoughts

February 11, 2013

The Chinese Used Fingerprints…

The Chinese used fingerprints as a method of identification as far back as AD 700. Source: did-you-knows.com Continue reading

Chinese, Fingerprints, Identification, Knowledge, Methods, Thoughts

February 11, 2013

Coffee Is The Most Popular Beverage…

Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with over 400 billion cups consumed each year. Source: did-you-knows.com Continue reading

Beverages, Coffee, Cups, Knowledge, Popularity, Thoughts, Worldwide

February 10, 2013

Rubik’s Cube Combinations

There are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 (quintillion) different color combinations possible on a Rubik’s Cube. Source: did-you-knows.com Continue reading