Today I Found Out Abraham Lincoln said: “I don’t think much of a man who doesn’t know more today than he did yesterday.” And we think he was right. No matter how old you are, or how much you know, you should never live a day in which you don’t learn something new. I keep telling EB this,… Read More »
Life’s Little Mysteries – a Cloudeight Site Pick Let me begin by saying… “In a battle between nature and culture, culture has won by a hair — or lack thereof. That’s the finding of a group of scientists in the Czech Republic. In a new study, they had male participants shave one armpit and let the other grow… Read More »
Grammar Police a.k.a. Grammar Cops & Comma Clout I have long been the target of grammar police and pedantic readers who take me to task for my use — or misuse — of the English language. Someone asked me once, if English was my second language. Obviously not, I retorted, I’ve speaked English since I was bored, decades… Read More »
Missing Money “They say the best things in life are free, But you can give them to the birds and bees, Cuz I want money – that’s what I want. That’s that I want … That’s what I want…” (“Money – That’s What I Want” written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford. It became the first hit record… Read More »
Inflation-O-Meter This is an odd ball tip, but it’s something most everyone (at least here in the USA) will find interesting. Have you ever wondered what inflation has done to our dollar? There’s a site where you can see how much $100 in today’s money would be worth, let’s say, in 1960’s money. If you’re curious, $100 in… Read More »
Making Christmas Merry With Music Disclaimer: The advice given herein was not checked by a lawyer. It was not checked with the copyright office. This tip is intended solely for the entertainment of you and your Christmas guests – not for anyone to make a profit. OK? I am not a wastrel. Are we straight? As more Christmases… Read More »