by Larry Campbell | Aug 1, 2022 |
“Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex and intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” -Dee Hook.
When a society misuses partial intelligence and ignores holistic wisdom, its people forget the benefits of a plain and natural life. Hua Hu Ching #77
“Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance.” ~ W. Clement Stone (May 4, 1902 – September 3, 2002)
“It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.” ~ Jonathan Swift
Magic turns out to be everywhere. It’s only when it breaks through that it’s noticed. LNC
“Jesus was not killed by atheism and anarchy. He was brought down by law and order allied with religion, which is always a deadly mix. Beware of those who claim to know the mind of God and who are prepared to use force, if necessary, to make others conform. Beware those who cannot tell God’s will from their own.” ~ Barbara Brown Taylor
The main awakening of the human spirit is in compassion and the main funtion of propaganda is to suppress compasion. Joseph Campbell (Selected Works of . . . , p. 261)
Life is a lot like jazz . . . it’s best when you improvise.
George Gershwin.
by Larry Campbell | May 27, 2022 |
https://www.businessinsider.com/adventure-photos-without-risk-2015-12
Photo at cliff
by Larry Campbell | May 14, 2022 |
A Repeat from March 2015. (See Amazing Locations below for one of the reasons. 🙂 )
Puento Nueve (New Bridge) in Ronda, Spain
“New” is relative here. The bridge, over 500 ft high, was finished in 1793, after 40 years of construction. Ronda is a town in the province of Malaga, in Spain. The view of the bridge above is from the canyon floor. Below is a different shot, with a perspective of part of the town. Both shots taken in May ’02, and both are from the Across the Pond collection. (For an aerial shot of Ronda, see Amazing Locations below.)
by Larry Campbell | May 13, 2022 |
Krazy Pic 1 OK, once you get past the obvious here, don’t some interesting questions slowly begin to arise?
Krazy Pic 2 I’ve heard of ‘going bananas’ while you’re shopping, but I never thought it meant this!
Krazy Pic Repeat? Apparently, many readers had trouble opening one of the Krazy Pics last week, so I’ll try again (if this doesn’t work, I apologize ahead of time). If this works, comments from either sex welcome. 🙂
Cartoon of the Week You do NOT have to be a math-type at all to like this one, but I got an extra smile out of it.
Bonus Cartoon Always love to hear from subscribers!! This cartoon was sent along by Barry Ulrich. “Dad, do you hunt for deer?”
Amazing Location of the Week As promised, this is an aerial view of Ronda, Spain. In the Photo of the Week above, you can get a look at the bridge in the picture from the canyon floor below.
Brain Teasers Three new BTs this week (one of them leads to a joke) and a new Bonus. Hope you enjoy!!
Critical Race Theory – Part 2 Last time I shared a column from a year ago, where I first explored Critical Race Theory. Confessing a full lack of knowledge then, I endeavored to remain as balanced and neutral as possible. After some research, I followed up in the next column with more facts and views, and I as I read that column now, I can see the neutrality was beginning to disappear. I have further edited that follow-up column from last year to reflect my current views a year later. I think I’ve remained reasoned (comments welcomed), but I confess the neutrality is gone: Facts, Fears, and Perspectives.
Quote for the Week
“If you’re afraid that reading a book might change someone’s thinking, then you’re not afraid of books – you’re afraid of thinking.”
Unattributed, found online
Bonus Fun Quote for the Week
“Don’t sweat the petty things, and don’t pet the sweaty things.”
George Carlin
by Larry Campbell | May 1, 2022 |
Old Homes, Azaleas, Dogwoods, and MUCH more!
All of these items were on full display at the Azalea Festival in Charleston, MO. (near Sikeston) last weekend (Apr 22-25). We attended for part of the time and enjoyed a nice getaway. Hoping to have more pictures available next Mailing.
From the (Almost) Ozarks Scenes & Seasons Collection
