Sunday, June 21, 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Quote of the Day: 20 June 2026 #QotD

“When building is impossible only destruction is an option.” -@MorlockP
“When building is impossible only destruction is an option.” -@MorlockP 
[People want to make a mark on the world, and they're going to try to find a way to do so. Let's make it easier for them to do it in a way that enhances society rather than destroying the community.]

Friday, June 19, 2026

Quote of the Day: 19 June 2026 #QotD

“[A]cting like a bully doesn’t make you less helpless. It just makes you a helpless bully.” -Janov Pelorat, _Foundation’s Edge_
“[A]cting like a bully doesn’t make you less helpless. It just makes you a helpless bully.” -Janov Pelorat, Foundation’s Edge
[Acting like a bully is rarely (so much so that I haven't every seen it) going to result in a positive outcome. It must feel good, but it's so toxic.]

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Quote of the Day: 18 June 2026 #QotD

“I take it there’s no qualifying exam to be a dad.” -Calvin, _Calvin and Hobbes_
“I take it there’s no qualifying exam to be a dad.” -Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
[Of course not. If there were we might have fewer problems. As it is, there are issues aplenty arising from the lack of good fathers.]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Quote of the Day: 17 June 2026 #QotD

“Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no wiser than our understanding.” -George S. Clason
“Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no wiser than our understanding.” -George S. Clason
[There are limits to how much we can accomplish largely determined by our knowledge and understanding.]

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Quote of the Day: 16 June 2026 #QotD

“Sometimes I get tired of doing the hard things.” -Fitz, _Assassin’s Apprentice_
“Sometimes I get tired of doing the hard things.” -Fitz, Assassin’s Apprentice
[Don't we all? It's got to a be a very common sentiment.]

Monday, June 15, 2026

Quote of the Day: 15 June 2026 #QotD

“[T]he deepest truths always sound a little trite. Because we all know them, and feel foolish being reminded.” -Renarin Kholin, _Wind and Truth_
“[T]he deepest truths always sound a little trite. Because we all know them, and feel foolish being reminded.” -Renarin Kholin, Wind and Truth
[Our feelings about truth doesn't determine its veracity, only our reaction to it. And we can learn to be comfortable with simple truths through repeatedly affirming it in our lives.]