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Quotes of the Week
Bon mots from a few good women (dames, even, which is a whole other topic):
- When women go wrong, men go right after them. - Mae West
- I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot. - Marilyn Monroe
- If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman. - Margaret Thatcher
Source: Brainy Quotes
After invading southern Greece and receiving the submission of other key city-states, Philip turned his attention to Sparta and asked menacingly whether he should come as friend or foe. The reply was "Neither." Losing patience, he sent the message:
If I invade Laconia, I shall turn you out.
The Spartan ephors again replied with a single word:
If.
Philip proceeded to invade Laconia, devastate much of it, and eject the Spartans from various parts.
Source: Plutarch, via Wikipedia
Me again. Saying "If" in response to some "if/then" statement that you want to be dismissive of is cool, but there are two points:
- It's a better story when the last sentence is left off. That "if" actually happened.
- Today I learned that laconic derives from Laconia, the city-state that Philip invaded.
Posted: Jun 06
Backyard Blog
Tag Archives: Beaches
Clear in Either Official Language
A scenic hike. Signs to quibble with. Who could ask for anything more? Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Photos of Landscapes
Tagged Beaches, Terra Firma, Water
4 Comments
Salt Spring Vistas – Part 1
Canada: full of amazing places. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Photos of Landscapes
Tagged Beaches, Trains & Boats & Planes, Trees, Water
8 Comments
Galway Bay
Watching the sun come up on Galway Bay. Continue reading
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
In, out, nobody got hurt. Just like the Navy Seals. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Photos of Landscapes
Tagged Beaches, Travel, Water
6 Comments
Icebergs, Jokulsarlon
Buses, beaches, and bergs. A blessed day. Continue reading
Aberdeen as Found
A photographic report on a foggy stopover in Aberdeen, Scotland. Continue reading
Boneyard Beach, Bull/Bulls Island
Sometimes it is worth getting out of bed. Continue reading
One Possible Relationship Between the Sun and Tomorrow
Sunrise photos sans the, you know, sunrise. Continue reading
Posted in Laughing Frequently, Photos of Built Stuff, Photos of Landscapes
Tagged Beaches, Skies
8 Comments
Beach Bubbles, Myrtle Beach SC
Another gift from the sea. Continue reading