Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

"All the energy you spend on your fourth priority comes at the expense of your first." - Share Parrish

"If your expectations grow faster tan your income, you will never be happy with your money." - Morgan Housel

"The unvaccinated face death and severe illness this winter." - Joe Biden

"Psychologists have now discovered what causes homophobia. It's "being a moron.'" - John Cleese 

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

In August Ireland had 70 deaths related to alcohol, and 32 deaths from suicide with 0 deaths from COVID-19. I would argue that many of those suicides and alcohol related deaths probably while not officially COVID-19 related actually were exacerbated by the lockdown... Feel that this short essay "I Never Cared" will resonate with many people... Love the acronym WEIRD for countries like the US and Canada (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic). WEIRD nations (and people) should stick together... The headline reads "Europe Just Declared Independence from China." Not sure if I'd go that far but it is clear that China has badly over-played their hand... Excellent point - John Cleese: Can you tell me a woke joke? Guessing if such a joke exists the punchline would have to do with either Trump or older white men...