Happy New Year — 2018!

I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.
―    Jorge Luis Borges
Do not be afraid to fail.  Be afraid to accept that who you are right now is all you are going to be.
―    John Bingham
From his book:  “Running for Mortals: A Commonsense Plan for Changing Your Life With Running“
We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.
―    Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
From his novel:  “Mother Night“
I am nothing special, of this I am sure.  I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life.  There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough…
―    Nicholas Sparks
From his novel:  “The Notebook“
[Happy New Year’s Day to all!  The years are beginning to run together (pun intended).  This year, my resolutions are (in addition to yesterday’s post) to read more books and to try to be more consistent in my working out so I can (hopefully) grow my mind as I shed my waist.    —    kmab]
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On This Day In:
2023	Happy New Year — 2023!
2022	Happy New Year — 2022!
	New Year Changes To My Blog
2021	Happy New Year — 2021!
	Facing The New Year (I Won’t Back Down)
2020	Happy New Year — 2020!
2019	Happy New Year — 2019! (Burning Man)
2018	Happy New Year — 2018!
2017	Happy New Year — 2017!
2016	Happy New Year — 2016!
	Remembering My Brother (Night Shift)
2015	Happy New Year — 2015!
2014	Happy New Year – 2014!
2013	Another New Year’s Thought (In Case It Rains)
	Happy New Year – 2013!
2012	Best Wishes For 2012!
	Where Did You Spend New Year’s Eve?
2011	Happy New Year (2011)!!

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Why The Young Stay In College Longer These Days

If you want to get laid, go to college.  If you want an education, go to the library.
—    Frank Zappa
From his book:  “The Real Frank Zappa Book“
[I knew there was a difference between college and education!    —    kmab  🙂 ]
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On This Day In:
2022	Trails
2021	Three Or Four Elements
	Something In My Eye (Operator)
2020	I Am Shocked! Shocked I Say!
	But You Gotta Have Faith (When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman)
	But Only Half
2019	…And Bullet-Proof Suits
	The Bottom Line (Is No Surprise To Me)
2018	What Do You Hear?
2017	I’ve Got A Pocket Protector
	Word Up!
2016	Better Value
2015	Any Port In A Storm
2014	Babies (II)
2013	Why The Young Stay In College Longer These Days
2012	Perceptions Of Worth
2011	Flavor
2010	Giants Win 1-0 !!

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Fulfilling My Duty

It is a man’s duty to have books.  A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessaries of life.
—    Henry Ward Beecher
[But at some point I have to start reading more of them…    —    kmab]
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On This Day In:
2023	No Trick At All
2022	Particularly Peaceful Neighbors
2021	Thoughts
	It’s A Rich Man’s World (Money, Money, Money)
2020	Pax Et Justitia
2019	And Unlawful Orders From A President
2018	Instinct For Presence
2017	Hard Enough
2016	Jumps
2015	One View Of Failure
2014	We Speak For Earth
2013	Inward Urgency
2012	Delayed Reviews
	Fulfilling My Duty
2011	Interference

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