Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously the words of another.–Ambrose Bierce
I’d say the quote above isn’t true, but I’d be lying. Um. That’s assuming I copied it correctly. I’m more than capable of misquoting myself. But don’t quote me.
Cosmic Quote #85
August 8, 2017 by 6 Comments
Cosmic Quote #84
July 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.”–Neil deGrasse Tyson
The universe? Really? I’m still trying to make sense of Twin Peaks, and keep track of how much time is left on the parking meter. Don’t talk to me about the universe.
I am trying to make sense of the future at www.seekingdelphi.com.
Cosmic Quote #42A–Towel Day
May 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”–Douglas Adams
One deadline you absolutely can’t miss is Towel Day. Keep your towel handy and don’t panic.
Cosmic Quote #82
May 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.”–Edith Sitwell
Unfortunately, there are all too many willing and able, not to plead stupidity, but to flat out flaunt it. And there are also lawyers, lots of lawyers. And lots of work for lawyers.
Cosmic Quote #81: Play Ball!
April 1, 2017 by 2 Comments
“Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamppost: for support, not illumination.”–Vin Scully
Non Sequitur
Ah, it’s that time of the year again. And the statistical probability is that I will be distracted to no end. But the baseball season won’t be quite the same without Vin Scully. He started calling games the year I was born and that was–er, that was–damned if I’m telling. Just watch the games and keep score. (If you’re a blasphemer and don’t like baseball, try my other blog (and podcast) at www.seekingdelphi.com.
Cosmic Quote #80
March 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Let’s make Donald Trump explain his hair.”–Ted Deutch
No comment.
Cosmic Quote #79
March 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?”–Will Rogers
Here’s a hint. You can’t fix stupid with stupider. Maybe the biotech industry can come up with a solution. But then, who am I to argue with Will Rogers?
You can check out my lame attempts to make the world a little less “stupider” on my futurist blog (and accompanying podcast) Seeking Delphi.
Cosmic Quote #78
March 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Don’t let the same dog bite you twice.”–Chuck Berry
Unfortunately, the Grim Reaper has bitten us multiple times in the past year. So many of my heroes gone. John Glen. Yogi Berra. Alvin Toffler. Arnold Palmer. And now, one of the indisputable greats of original American Music. I’d let that dog bite me three times if it would bring all these icons back.
If the future of the human race concerns you, be sure to check out my other blog–and podcast to go with it–at www.seekingdelphi.com.
(Frozen) Cosmic Quote #77-3.0
March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Cats are smarter than dogs. You can’t get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.”–Jeff Valdez
Jeff Valdez obviously doesn’t know our dogs. We can hardly get them to go outside to do their business when it snows. Pull a sled? Hah! We used to have a nasty little Spitz named Miles. The Spitz is also sometimes known as The American Eskimo Dog. Miles was having none of it. We literally had to pick him up and throw him outside when it snowed. Dogs are smarter than you think.
(Frozen) Cosmic Quote #77-2.0
March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.”–Carl Reiner
Call me freezing. A few minutes ago–never mind how many exactly–having no life at home and little to keep me in the house, I thought I would set out and see the snowy part of the world. That lasted exactly 15 seconds. Home Sweet (and warm) Home. This weather sucks. Stay inside, my friends.
