Curious

"we've run out of personal opinions." QUOTE BY CULLEN HIGHTOWER. (Note: In the days ahead before the Prez election we'll need all the wisdom we can find if the U.S. is to survive as a free country.) Sign in to see full entry.

Carried from Japan, an ancient stone was presented to me this morning by the teen son of summer neighbors. He'd found it when visiting Japan's Lake Biwa while on a student trip to that far-away country. I know what prompted him to notice it. Each summer from the time he was in grade school, we'd... Sign in to see full entry.

It's fine for the basic stuff we know we must do, but when it comes to the rest of the day, anything can happen - good, bad, indifferent or all three. A recent retiree tells me he's happy to be retired but has not as yet set up a daily routine. Apparently he considers that an important thing to do.... Sign in to see full entry.

You would not know it here in north Michigan where it's in the 40s, rainy and windy. All of which prompts hunger, thus cooking something warm and comforting. Beef stock now simmers on the stove. It'll soon be ready for making soup, then on the next cool day - gumbo, that southern comfort food. Sign in to see full entry.

Though sales improved last year, management fears health food trend could slow their doughnut business so they're considering adding juices, yogurt and oatmeal to their menu. While doughnut sales bring huge profits to this company, management sees trouble ahead if they don't get with the health food... Sign in to see full entry.

Michigan police finally were able to stop the boy who drove up to 50 mph at times, according to today's news. His mother was working a night shift, unaware that he'd embarked on a trip to see his Dad who lived in another town. Fortunately there was no accident along the way. His mother did not know... Sign in to see full entry.

"If they give you ruled paper, write the other way." QUOTE BY JUAN RAMON JIMINEZ (Note: Fortunately, Blogit owners are smart enough not to be strict about writing the other way. There's at least one site which IS, and could produce serious writers' cramp for those who even attempt to post in a... Sign in to see full entry.

"I believe in equality for everyone except reporters and photographers." Sign in to see full entry.

"you're through." QUOTE BY BRUCE BARTON Sign in to see full entry.

When in his 70s he'd repeat that old joke 'If I'd kown I was going to live this long, I'd taken better care of myself.' During the great Depression he'd go to the local bakery to buy day-old bread. You could count on him to be glued to the TV Saturday nights enjoying music on the Lawrence Welk show.... Sign in to see full entry.