Quote for the Day – Joseph Heller

Josephy Heller, Miami Bookfair International, 1986

“He was a long-limbed farmer, a God-fearing, freedom-loving, law-abiding rugged individualist who held that federal aid to anyone but farmers was creeping socialism. He advocated thrift and hard work and disapproved of loose women who turned him down.”  ~~ From Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

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Vanity Plate for the Day – HI 5

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This was on a Lexus SUV.  It was a Cardinal specialty plate.  A fan giving the high five to the team and other fans.

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Vanity Plate for the Day – BLK-BLT

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This was on the back of black Chevrolet Aveo, a wee car if there is one.  I know if I had blk-bltearned a black belt I would be proud of it.

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Quote for the Day – Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein“The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~~ Albert Einstein

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Vanity Plate for the Day – LEMON-2

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This one was on a dark colored Honda Accord.  I keep seeing it repeatedly in my daily commute.  Unless it is a last name I can only assume they are unhappy with their vehicle.

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Quote for the Day – Jimmy Carter

jimmycarter“It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors.” ~ Jimmy Carter

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Word of the Day – Mien

Mien

  •  Noun: Mien
    1. air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality : demeanor <of aristocratic mien>
    2. appearance, aspect <dresses of formal mien>
  • Synonyms:
    1. Appearance
    2. Look
    3. Expression
    4. Countenance
    5. Aura
    6. Demeanor
    7. Attitude
    8. Air
    9. Manner
  • Usage:

“This commissary was a man of very repulsive mien, with a pointed nose, with yellow and salient cheek bones, with eyes small but keen and penetrating, and an expression of countenance resembling at once the polecat and the fox.”

  • Encountered:

Reading The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

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Quote for the Day – Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau“Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.”~~ Henry David Thoreau

 

 

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Vanity Plate for the Day – BRT-TAN

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By all rights this should have been on a Mini Cooper, instead it was on a Mitsubishi Mirage with the obvious GB window decal.  A proud Limey driving around the Midwest.

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Quote for the Day – Joseph Heller

Josephy Heller, Miami Bookfair International, 1986“He never once took the name of the Lord his God in vain, committed adultery or coveted his neighbor’s ass. In fact, he loved his neighbor and never even bore false witness against him. Major Major’s elders disliked him because he was such a flagrant nonconformist.”  ~~ From Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

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