Watching a movie the other day, set in Newcastle. Where they talk funny, y’all. Son: “Dad, what does ‘shite’ mean?” (we have the subtitles on, naturally, doesn’t everyone?) Me: (always thinking fast on my feet) “Take off the ‘e’.” Son: !! Yes, I imagine my wife will be real happy about this. But at least […]
If it happens on Larry King “live,” it isn’t news. If Gupta says something how to wash our hands, it isn’t news. If one of your other hacks (the one for or the one against immigration, whatever) says something, it isn’t news. If Nancy Grace cries on camera for the umpteenth time about some poor […]
Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. *** Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC) Chinese Philosopher *** Yeah, he might have been on to something. But […]