Thomas Carlyle Quotes

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Of the things which men can do or make here below, by far the most momentous, wonderful and worthy are the things we call Books!

The best effect of any good book is that it excites the reader to self-activity.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher.  He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.

Taste of Joy (Haiku Series #354)

Reconnecting

Morning rendezvous

Meeting best friends for coffee—

Grace fills every cup

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Defining

Daily morning breath

Coffee, you always do it—

Another cup please

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Energizing

Morning’s fresh muffin

Tasting sweeter with coffee—

Way over the top!

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R. L. Stine Quotes

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Many adults feel that every children’s book has to teach them something.  My theory is a children’s book can be just for fun.

Sometimes to helps to scold yourself, to yourself advice.

R. L. (Robert Lawrence) Stine (born 1943) is an American author who hails from Columbus, Ohio.  His specialty is fiction for children and young adults.

Dave Barry Quotes

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Nobody cares if you can’t dance well.  Just get up and dance.

It always rains on tents.  Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent.

Dave Barry (born 1947) is an American author and columnist.  Many of his writings include humor and parody.

Socrates’ Quotes

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The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.

Socrates (death in 399 B.C.) was a Greek philosopher from Athens.  He has often been credited with the founding of Western philosophy.

New Season

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New season dawning

Reaching out for change

Darkness now leaving

Feeling fresh exchange

 

Transitions welcome

Embracing hope’s light

Every new blessing

Welcoming headlights

 

Tomorrow waiting

Catching future’s scent

Morning shares rebirth

Gathering ascent

 

New landscape ahead

Moving from home base

Confidence growing

Walking with bold pace

 

This season finished

Looking for next one

Each day holds promise

Enjoying life’s run

 

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Dick Clark Quotes

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Music is the soundtrack of your life.

Humor is always based on a modicum of truth.  Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?

Dick Clark (1929-2012) was an American radio and television personality.  He produced and hosted “American Bandstand” from 1956-1989.

Chuck Yeager Quotes

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You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing.

Unfortunately, many people do not consider fun an important item on their daily agenda.

Chuck Yeager (1923-2020) was a United States Air Force aviator.  He rose to a rank of Brigadier General, but he had preciously been well recognized for his flying exploits.  Besides being a flying ace, he became the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound on a level flight in 1947.