Thursday, February 10, 2005
Sword of Damocles. Damocles was a courtier in DionysiusII court during the 4th Century. Damocles was bubbling with flattery for the tyrant Dionysius about how wonderful it is to be the rich and powerful Dionysius. The ruler allows Damocles to " walk a mile in his shoes" and allows Damocles to act as...
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Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Straw that Broke the Camel's Back. A proverb about failure occurring just past the point of all tolerance. Seems like when someone is down this happens to attract just one more loss or problem.This is when I say to you get up off the matt and stand your ground.
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Monday, February 7, 2005
"Hallmark invented Valentines Day" this may not be in your lexicon but my Xhusband used to always say this the week before Valentines Day. The funny part is Donny Hall went to school with both of us, and this is how my x claimed a idiotsavant expertise. Now with hindsight I have the answer to his...
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Thursday, February 3, 2005
To Bear Fruit. Wiley there aren't as many happy ones as I thought! I planted three cherry trees on the north side of my house. Right now they have burgundy tips on the ends of the barren branches. In weeks we will have wonderous pink flowers. Then next in the early summer Queen Ann Cherries. The...
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Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Can of Worms. Have you ever tried to close a can of live bait worms? Some guys are going to get smashed and slime all over your hands. More tricky than getting dogdo off your shoe with a stick. Rather gross today. I think it's the green sinus trouble again.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Full Fathoms five. From The Tempest Or rather very lost in the deep ocean. I don't know if William fully understood how huge and vast the sea really is.
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Monday, January 31, 2005
Swan song. I like the legendary version of the swan singing her own dirge as she dies. You, may however be more familiar with the theatrical final appearance version- with the drama of some great performer saying a last goodbye. Swans in reality are not the graceful peacful creatures in literature....
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Friday, January 28, 2005
Thank God it's Friday. I surely need a weekend.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2005
A Good Man is Hard to Find. May as well say A Good Woman.... as well. Enough said.
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Monday, January 24, 2005
The truth will set you free. I'm not one to write John 8:31 without making my personal comments.... Truthfulness to our own self can allow us to find the right path. But is telling the truth that is hurtful a good or bad thing? Is being silent better? Do I tell my Mother that she looks tired and has...
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