When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Do Good Works |
2021 | We Like To Believe So, Anyway |
More SoCal Sounds | |
2020 | I’m Older Now |
2019 | Why #45 (#LazyDonald) Was Destined To Be A Failed Presidency |
2018 | Easter In Liverpool |
Star Guides To Destiny | |
Growl | |
2017 | Decisions |
2016 | Along The Path |
2015 | Make Mine Rare, Please |
2014 | Passion Flooding |
2013 | On Purpose |
2012 | Sans Gall Bladder, Day 4 |
How Did You Spend Your Day? | |
2011 | It’s Hammerin’ Time!! |
Convenient Auxiliaries | |
Posts Tagged ‘Mark Twain’
Playing Golf?
Posted in Quotes, Philosophy, Humor, tagged Philosophy, Quotes, Mark Twain, Humor, Anger, Swearing on May 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Reveal And Conceal
Posted in Education, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Education, Knowledge, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes on May 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | The Edge Of Today |
2021 | Why I’m Wrinkled With Age |
Is There A Generic Available? | |
2020 | I Feel Noblesse Oblige |
2019 | Live For Something |
2018 | My Dogs Beat ‘Em Up |
Is Your Sky Falling? | |
2017 | Unseen Here, Too |
2016 | Criticized Anyway |
2015 | Sometimes The Truth Hurts |
2014 | All Agreed, Say “Aye” |
2013 | Two Books, Two Movies |
Just Because | |
2012 | God’s Requirements |
2011 | Greater Purity |
“You’re Fired!” (A Nice Letter)
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged American Conservatism, Bill O'Reilly, Ed Henry, Faux (Fox) News, Funeral, Glenn Beck, Humor, Lou Dobbs, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes, Roger Ailes, Tucker Carlson on April 24, 2023| 2 Comments »
I did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it. | |
— Mark Twain | |
Today it was announced that as of last Friday (21 April 2023) Tucker Carlson has been “fired” from his evening “opinion” host gig at Fox (Faux) News. He has now joined a growing list (Lou Dobbs, Glenn Beck, Bill O’Reilly, Ed Henry, and Roger Ailes) of senior staff who’s presence has poisoned cable “news” for decades. In fairness to Beck, he was removed for “erratic” behavior, while the latter three were removed for alleged sexual “misconduct” / harassment. Carlson (like Dobbs) was removed because the network is trying to avoid further legal liability from his repeated misstatement of “facts” (his opinions as if they were facts) and his on-air promoting of former President Trump’s lies about losing the 2020 election due to computer / voting fraud. Carlson knew these statements were false and repeated them on-air anyway, because they buoyed up his show and his network’s ratings. | |
Now, before was all start celebrating Carlson’s “fall from grace”, let us remember Carlson has been getting paid millions over the last decade or so, and he will undoubtedly be enjoying his current unemployment by laughing all the way to the bank – or at least until one of the computer companies wins a civil suit against him and he has some financial penalty imposed on him for his (apparently) knowing disregard for the truth. | |
The Murdoch’s (the owners of Fox) will pay their penalty and go back to poisoning the minds of 15-20% of Americans who continue to believe their lies and misrepresentations – after all, they are an “entertainment company”, not a “news network” – and profit, not truthfulness is what matters at Fox. As an aside, we don’t “really” know why Dobbs was cut from the network. Fox has only said they do periodic reviews and change programs (and hosts) as they deem necessary. Dobbs was shown the door shortly after Dominion (the voting machine company which recently settled with Fox for over $750 million) filed their liable / damages civil suit against Fox. | |
American “Conservatives” deserve better than Hannity, Carlson, O’Reilly, and Fox et. al. In my opinion, although the current Republican Party does not represent or promote “Conservative” ideologies, there is a real need for those principles to be stated in the market place of ideas. | |
I was raised to honor and respect the Constitution, the “rule of law”, “equal justice under the law” and the general judicial policy of “stare decicis”. Without a rational conservative minority to balance the vox populi, we risk a social anarchy as negative in its long term consequences as that proposed by the current religious / fascist / totalitarian Republican party. | |
In my opinion, Tucker Carlson’s firing is a small, tentative step towards the return to a rational, conservative Republican party. And, I applaud it… | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | The Grand Essentials |
Second 40 | |
2021 | Adding Spice |
Be Who You Must | |
2020 | Mo, Cilla, Mushy Peas And Rain |
No New Wars | |
2019 | An Epitaph For #45 (#LyingDonald) |
2018 | Before And After |
2017 | Verbs |
2016 | Not Too Tidy |
2015 | Little Understanding |
2014 | Open Early |
2013 | Movies And A Lifetime Of Lyrics |
This Truth | |
2012 | Cheaper To Hold |
2011 | Resistance Is Futile |
One Great, One Enjoyable, One Terrible… | |
Unfortunately, No Approval Is Required | |
Actually, It’s The Other Way Around
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Compassion, Courage, Foundation, Humility, Integrity, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes, Risks, Strength, Wisdom on April 4, 2023| 2 Comments »
With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity. | |
— Mark Twain | |
[I believe integrity is the foundation of courage. — kmab] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | If That’s What You Mean |
2021 | Awakening The Glow |
I Remember | |
2020 | Golden Eagle |
Like #45: Incompetent Donald | |
2019 | #45: Who Lost By Three Million Votes |
2018 | Torn Between Two Loves |
A Girl And A Boy | |
2017 | I Think They Are Starting To… |
2016 | Living There |
2015 | Bookin’ West |
Beyond My Reach | |
You Never Call Anymore… | |
2014 | Winning? |
2013 | Still Inventing |
2012 | Motivated |
2011 | Waiting In Line At Starbuck’s |
Or Failure (See: #45, For Example)
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged #45 - The Loser, Confidence, Failure, Ignorance, Life, Mark Twain, Needs, Philosophy, Politics, Success on April 3, 2023| Leave a Comment »
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Guitar Music |
Yesterday | |
2021 | Maybe Faith Is Based On Hope |
I Want To See You Smile | |
2020 | Thank You (To Those Who Serve) |
Hanging In There | |
2019 | Her Job, Too |
2018 | Just Another Song I Like |
Earlier Still | |
2017 | Ten To Go |
2016 | Unstable Emergence |
2015 | 88 |
2014 | Some One-Liners Are Too Easy |
2013 | Greatness |
2012 | Memories Of Arlington |
2011 | Wake Up |
Happy Valentine’s Day – 2023!!
Posted in Faith Family and Friends, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Family and Friends, Happy Valentine's Day - 2023, Hearts, Love, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Prayers, Quotes, Treasure on February 14, 2023| 4 Comments »
Out of the depths of my happy heart wells a great tide of love and prayer for this priceless treasure that is confided to my lifelong keeping. You cannot see its waves as they flow toward you, darling, but in these lines you will hear… the distant beating of its surf. | |
— Mark Twain | |
[Happy Valentine’s Day, Hil!! You are my priceless treasure… | |
All my love, Always, Your Kev XXX 00 X] |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2022!! |
2021 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2021!! |
Our Love’s No Mystery | |
Backyard Narcissus | |
2020 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2020!! |
2019 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2019!! |
2018 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2018!! |
2017 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2017!! |
2016 | Happy Valentine’s Day – 2016!! |
2015 | To My Special Lady |
2014 | Awakening |
2013 | Drowsy In Comfort |
2012 | Happy Valentine’s Day |
2011 | Own Your Bible |
I Honestly Don’t Remember
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Mark Twain, Memory, Philosophy, Quotes, Truth on February 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Slow Down And Don’t Break Things |
2021 | How Many Democracy Loving Conservatives Are In The Senate? |
The Fighter Still Remains | |
2020 | Love And Charity |
2019 | Tomorrow Is Valentine’s Day |
Inverted U Curve | |
2018 | Still More Prejudice |
A Well Trod Path Of Hopes, Expectations And Surprise | |
2017 | …And With It Civilization |
2016 | Just Like My Mother |
2015 | All Omissions Are Mine |
2014 | Precise Order |
2013 | Uh, No. Not Really… |
Deep Regions | |
2012 | A Pre-Valentine’s Day Message |
2011 | Easy Like Sunday Morning |
May I Have A Little More, Please… | |
2010 | Valleys and Peaks |
And Pretty Viscous Without Review
Posted in History, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged History, Ink, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Prejudice, Quotes on February 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »
The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Going Beyond |
2021 | Shapely Ankles |
Beyond Thar Be Dragons | |
2020 | Skyin’ |
2019 | I Hope He Has A Lot Of Room Down There |
2018 | What Time Is It? |
2017 | Gifts |
2016 | 30 Seconds |
2015 | Success |
2014 | Create The Fact |
2013 | Overpowering Curiosity |
2012 | On Planning The Invasion Of Iraq… |
2011 | This And That |
I’m Bettin’ On The Bible | |
Faux “News”: Why Wait? We’re Entertainment, Not News
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Facts, Faux News, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes on August 12, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. | |
— Mark Twain | |
[Why do viewers watch a channel that’s been demonstrated to lie to them. Oh yeah… Because they (the viewers) want to believe the lies. Why does Faux do it? …To laugh all the way to the bank. — kmab] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2021 | Living At The Edge |
A Simple Song | |
More Sounds (Guitar Review) | |
2020 | Poor Proof |
Right From The Start | |
You Voted For An Incompetent And Corrupt Business Person To Drain A Political Swamp | |
2019 | I Wish This Were More True |
2018 | Used To Rejection |
Day 16: Looking Ahead (Just A Little) | |
2017 | Tonight |
I Rejoice | |
2016 | Conscientious Courage |
Speaking Of Which… | |
2015 | The Beautiful Snow |
2014 | Nurtured By The Voices |
2013 | Précis |
2012 | Fear And Understanding |
2011 | Just Being Human |
Cheers, Mate / Cheers, Love!!
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes on August 11, 2022| 2 Comments »
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2021 | Is Your Life Rich? |
Until Then… | |
2020 | Reincarnation Or Groundhog Day? |
Any Sunny Afternoon | |
2019 | Four Days To Go |
2018 | No One Man |
Day 15: Tired (Again) | |
2017 | Strongly Convinced |
2016 | Me, Myself & I |
2015 | God, Give Us Men! |
2014 | Got Any Bezzy Mates? |
2013 | On Being A Nerd – Awesome |
2012 | Writers Write |
2011 | And History Has Proved This Correct |
2010 | Fascinating Discontinuity |
Tasted Bacon? | |
Discouraging Secrets
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Discouragement, Encouragement, Getting Ahead, Getting Started, Mark Twain, Neale Donald Walsch, Philosophy, Quotes, Secrets on August 2, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Do not discourage yourself with what you haven’t done, encourage yourself with what you will do. | |
— Neale Donald Walsch | |
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2021 | The Joy Of Retirement |
Needles And Pins | |
2020 | Too Frightening For Too Many |
Down At The Pub | |
2019 | Just One |
2018 | And Not Be Just Vain, Greedy And Dumb |
Day 6: Tickin’ Badly | |
2017 | The Soul Of Victory |
2016 | Getting Furrowed? |
2015 | Pretty Good So Far |
2014 | Still Learning? |
There Ain’t No Thing Like Me, ‘Cept Me! | |
2013 | Little Lives |
2012 | Evolution |
2011 | Excellence At Performance = 10,000 Hours |
2009 | A Brief Poem… |
Crater Lake Trip with James | |
Support For Ukraine Independence
Posted in Education, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Dog Fight, Dogs, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes, Ukraine on March 4, 2022| 4 Comments »
It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Support For Ukraine Independence |
2021 | Right Up Until Armed Insurrectionists Attack Congress |
No Time | |
2020 | Sometimes Human Nature Stays The Same |
2019 | Sometimes Too Subtle |
2018 | A Lot Like Teaching |
2017 | Wake Up |
2016 | I Like Dreaming |
2015 | Importance |
2014 | Unearned Humility |
2013 | Science Is Trial And Error |
2012 | Franklin’s Creed |
2011 | First Steps |
2010 | Home Ill… |
Putin Invades Ukraine To Recreate The Old Soviet Union
Posted in History, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Bad Memory, History, Mark Twain, Philosophy, Quotes, Schoolboy Days, USSR, Vladimir Putin on March 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Schoolboy days are no happier than the days of afterlife, but we look back upon them regretfully because we have forgotten our punishments at school and how we grieved when our marbles were lost and our kites destroyed – because we have forgotten all the sorrows and privations of the canonied ethic and remember only its orchard robberies, its wooden-sword pageants, and its fishing holidays. | |
— Mark Twain | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Putin Invades Ukraine To Recreate The Old Soviet Union |
2021 | Even If It’s A Nice View |
There’s A Calm Before The Storm | |
2020 | First Steps – The (California) Primary Vote |
#IncompetentTrump Administration Faces A Pandemic | |
2019 | Hearts Torn In Every Way |
2018 | Recently Seen On A T-shirt: |
2017 | Rhythmical Creation |
2016 | In The Beginning |
2015 | False Gods |
2014 | But Sometimes Careers Choose People |
2013 | Pretty Sure Of Uncertainty |
2012 | Face Reality |
2011 | Intelligent Luck |
Full Of It
Posted in Humor, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged A Pondering Mind, Humor, Mark Twain, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on February 24, 2022| 2 Comments »
Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason. | |
— Mark Twain | |
[Found at one of the blogs I follow: “A Pondering Mind“ | |
The site is located at: https://aponderingmind.org/ | |
The specific post is at: https://aponderingmind.org/2020/05/17/politicians-and-diapers-must-be-changed-often-and-for-the-same-reason-mark-twain/ | |
Please visit the original site if you have a spare moment. — kmab] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2022 | Full Of It |
2021 | I’m Still Learning To Play |
What Are You Looking For? | |
2020 | All You Can |
2019 | No Wall And Not One Dollar |
‘Cause It Makes Me Scratch | |
2018 | Mirror, Mirror |
2017 | Keep On Keeping On |
2016 | Reflections |
2015 | Is It Time Yet? |
2014 | Ask Any Follower |
2013 | Cornered Or Surrounded? |
2012 | Escape |
2011 | Achievement |
Not Unreasonable Enough | |