Quote of the Day: 4 January 2023 #QotD

“Republicans are the party that says government doesn’t work, and then they get elected and prove it.” -P. J. O’Rourke
[I've been holding on to this quote knowing that there would be a situation for which it would be just perfect. Sadly, that event has now occurred. Why can't Republicans get their crap together?]

Quote of the Day: 3 January 2023 #QotD

“And am I answerable that thoughtless and unprincipled men exist, whose shades of countenance may resemble mine?” -Cora Munro, The Last of the Mohicans
[The very obvious answer to this rhetorical question is 'no'. And yet there is a vocal group for whom the answer they have arrived at it 'yes'. And they are moving toward militant action to rectify the perceived faults in the world as they see them.]

Quote of the Day: 2 January 2023 #QotD

“The ugly and the stupid have the best of it in this world.… If they know nothing of victory, they are at least spared the knowledge of defeat.” -Basil Hallward, The Picture of Dorian Gray
[Sometimes I wonder what it truly means when we say ignorance is bliss. I strongly suspect this is at least a part of it.]

Quote of the Day: 1 January 2023 #QotD

“Thus, the doctrine of belonging comes down to this—each one of us can affirm: Jesus Christ died for me; He thought me worthy of His blood. He loves me and can make all the difference in my life. As I repent, His grace will transform me. I am one with Him in the gospel covenant; I belong in His Church and kingdom; and I belong in His cause to bring redemption to all of God’s children.” -D. Todd Christofferson

Quote of the Day: 31 December 2022 #QotD

“It’s not enough to change a few little habits! Everybody I know needs a complete personality overhaul!” -Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
[Happy New Year's Eve! I hope you're able to set some appropriate goals. I know I need to figure a few out.]

Quote of the Day: 30 December 2022 #QotD

“[I]f we don’t allow our kids to contribute to the family, we erode their feelings of belonging. How can you belong to a group if your most meaningful role is that of couch warmer?” -Amy McCready
[The pup seems to resent my efforts to provide him opportunities to contribute to the family. But he likes it when there are extra opportunities that allow him to earn a bit of cash. I guess I shall have to persist.]

Quote of the Day: 29 December 2022 #QotD

“But most of the terrible things that happen in this land don’t happen because of evil men, not really. They happen because of people who just don’t know any better.” -Falcio val Mond, Traitor’s Blade
[It would be so much easier if we could just point to the evil people causing all the problems. But real life doesn't work that way. Too many of our problems arise, not because of some nefarious plot, but because too many people are unwilling to engage in doing good around them.]