Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

"I don't want to be part of a world where being kind is a weakness." - Keanu Reeves

"Anything that triggers good memories can't be all bad." - Adam West

"'No' is often a decision, frequently temporary, to maintain the status quo." - Chris Voss

"Tell me what you know. Tell me what you don't know. Only then can you tell me what you think. Always keep these three things separate." - Colin Powell

Batman and Economics

Dick Grayson: "Gosh, Economics is sure a dull subject."

Bruce Wayne: "Oh, you must be jesting, Dick. Economics dull? The glamour, the romance of commerce... Hmm... It's the very lifeblood of our country's society."

Batman and Hippies

Batman: "Go back outside and calm the flower children."

Robin: "They'll mob me!"

Batman: "Groovy."

Batman and Grammar

Robin: "You can't get away from Batman that easy!"

Batman: "Easily."

Robin: "Easily."

Batman: "Good grammar is essential, Robin."

Robin: "Thank you."

Batman: "You're welcome."

Batman and Eyesight

Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."

Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."

Batman and Chopin

Dick Grayson: "What's so important about Chopin?"

Bruce Wayne: "All music is important, Dick. It's the universal language. One of our best hopes for the eventual realization of the brotherhood of man."

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

After World War I - France banned the word "Verdun" from many new history textbooks. Today the MSM seem to be doing the same with the words "Hunter Biden's laptop"... Clark County takes $11.6 million from reserves to meet Raiders Stadium payments. You will see many more articles like this as municipalities and States need to deplete reserves, raise taxes or cancel projects because of the severe tax shortfalls related to Covid-19 lockdowns... In 1953 the US Army had just 20 divisions while the Soviet Union had more than 200. Because the US didn't have to match the manpower of the USSR those men were able to become the backbone of a boom economy for the US. One of the side benefits of our nuclear bomber program... Thinking of adding "Former International Male Model" to somewhere on my resume. If anyone asks about it I'll just shrug and say, "It was more of a paid gigolo job than anything," and then look off in wistful silence... OK I'll say it! This country has gone to hell since the passing of Adam West. We need you Batman!... 

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

So Kyrie Irving wants to be traded out of Cleveland? Things are looking better and better for the Celtics... Not a good look for potential digital currencies... When I read that the last of the OJ defenders, F. Lee Bailey, was broke, disbarred and working in a hair salon my honest first thought was "That's nothing compared to the karma coming for those who defended Roger Goodell during Deflategate"... Family Guy's tribute to Adam West... I don't pay much attention to this Trump BS because I keep reminding myself that America could have had Mitt Romney as President right now but you people said no.... Awwww so cute... I want to claim that iceberg the size of Delaware as my own to open a casino and tax free haven... Michael Crichton was 100% right. In most cases it's not Fake News - it's incompetence... This is what a hero looks like... I too had a secret meeting with Don Trump Jr. but our meeting wasn't regarding Hillary. It was about Gary Johnson. I told Don Jr. I had proof that Gary Johnson used pot... Speaking of Gary Johnson. He makes a good argument on the environment and the things we should be doing...

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting and amusing and thought I'd share.

- Interesting historical perspective on America, Russia and Germany from Victor Davis Hanson

- This is how you get fake news

- 30 books General Mattis thinks every good leader should read. I've only read 5 - time to get to work.

- How the crisis in Qatar is affecting the world's supply of helium

- Guy walks into a bar (still my favorite long-form joke)

- Exhibit A why Adam West was the best

- Good long form profile of Doug Stanhope

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Good advice for writers from Henry Miller

- Heh heh

- How Marco Rubio gutted Obama's Cuba policy.

- LA honors Adam West

- Hero homeowner holds escaped killers at gunpoint until police arrive. Good for him!

- This is basically why the Red Sox aren't in 1st place in the AL East

- I learned it from you dad! I learned it from you!

- Could broccoli sprouts help treat Type 2 diabetes?

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

Beware the ides of June!!!... If I were an MLB player my walk-up music would be God Bless America - just to see who stands... I absolutely love this gesture to honor the passing of Adam West... "Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions." - George W. Bush. Something to keep in mind while cruising the Internets these days... See what I mean... I forget - what came first? Bill Cosby as rapist or Bill Cosby as pitchman for New Coke?...  I heard a Beastie Boys song on a classic rock station the other day. Man am I fucking old... Time for another MOAB drop I guess... Whenever you see people complain that Colin Kaepernick is being blackballed by the NFL just remember that on March 1st he opted out of a contract with the 49ers that would have paid him millions. He OPTED OUT of his contract...

Adam West

An American icon passed away this weekend. Was Adam West a comedic genius as some suggest or simply a man with a very good sense of humor, uncommon humbleness and a rare generosity of spirit.  Doesn't matter - he was Adam West and to an extent he exemplified the best in us.

There was a reason Conan O'Brien and Robert Smigel thought of him as Lookwell. There was a reason Seth McFarland wanted Adam West as the mayor on Family Guy. He was wanted because he was funny and one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet.

His Batman touched the American psyche as noted by the fact that the day he passed the organist at Fenway Park played the theme from his Batman show between innings in his honor. The Batmobile from his show recently sold at auction for $4.2 million. Proof of the tangible contributions and impression Adam West made in many ways to the lives of so many.

Loved how Adam West listed himself in the Yellow Pages. Then this this story of him getting kicked out of a Hollywood orgy.

Oh and I also endorse this idea. All the other Batman's should attend his funeral.