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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of July 30, 2023
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023
“Just because you’re offended, it doesn’t mean you’re right.” – Gervais
July 31, 2023
“Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties.” – Sheehy
August 1, 2023
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races, one after another.” – Elliott
August 2, 2023
“Don’t let schooling interfere with your education.” – Twain
August 3, 2023
“If you don’t read the newspaper, you’re uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you’re mis-informed.” – Twain
August 4, 2023
“The beauty of doing nothing is that you can do it perfectly. Only when you do something is it almost impossible to do it without mistake.” – Sowell
August 5, 2023
“No one can be happy all the time, so try settling for contentment.” – Goldsmith
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So, Let’s consider: Sometimes you have to do what’s right…regardless of what the rules are.
So, Let’s consider: Sometimes you have to do what’s right…regardless of what the rules are.
There’s a story that’s told about a school teacher that took a small fish out of the fishbowl he had in his classroom and left it on the desk beside the bowl and let it flap around. Before he left the room, he admonished the class that if anyone left their seats during his absence that they would be severely punished. And then he left.
All the children sat and watched as the fish flopped about gasping for air. None left their chairs for fear of punishment.
Finally, a little a little girl in the back jumped up from her chair and ran up to the floundering fish, replacing it in the bowl and giving it life. She was the only one attempt to aid and rescue the fish versus watching it die.
In time, the teacher returned to the room and informed his students that the fish had been a lesson for them. That the fear of getting in trouble should never stop you from doing what’s right or coming to the aid of someone in need.
Sometimes you may have to challenge and even oppose authority and group think simply because it’s the RIGHT thing to do.
Never forget this little parable.
I’m Don Rima and that’s the view From Where I Stand.
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 23, 2023
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
Dearth – n. – Shortage
July 24, 2023
Flooey – Adj. – Askew
July 25, 2023
Egregious – Adj. – Very bad
July 26, 2023
Infitesimal – Adj. – Tiny
July 27, 2023
Capitulate – V. – Surrender
July 28, 2023
Lassitude – n. – Lethargy
July 29, 2023
mercurial – Adj. – Quick to change
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of July 23, 2023
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up!
July 24, 2023
True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.
July 25, 2023
The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.
July 26, 2023
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
July 27, 2023
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.
July 28, 2023
Don’t forget to love yourself.
July 29, 2023
What worries you, masters you.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of July 23, 2023
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
“A funny thing about tolerant people? They’re only really only tolerant when you agree with them.” – Gutfeld
July 24, 2023
“If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving isn’t for you.” – Wright
July 25, 2023
“A good example is the best sermon.” – Franklin
July 26, 2023
“The closer the collapse of an Empire, the crazier its laws.” – Cicero
July 27, 2023
“God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.” – Lucado
July 28, 2023
“It is frightful that people who are so ignorant should have so much influence.” – Orwell
July 29, 2023
“When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die.” – Sartre
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 16, 2023
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023
Perjury – Lying under oath
July 17, 2023
Docket – A list of court cases
July 18, 2023
Negligent – Careless
July 19, 2023
Punitive – Related to punishment
July 20, 2023
Writ – A formal document
July 21, 2023
Lenient – Merciful
July 22, 2023
Presume – To believe without proof
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of July 16, 2023
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023
Gratitude turns what we have into enough.
July 17, 2023
Comparison is a curse; envy, the fatal ill of the soul.
July 18, 2023
The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.
July 19, 2023
A speaker of truth has no friends.
July 20, 2023
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
July 21, 2023
Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.
July 22, 2023
Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent People Ignore.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of July 16, 2023
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023
“There’s more to boxing than hitting. There’s not getting hit, for example.” – Foreman
July 17, 2023
“Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the grand canyon is only a hole in Arizona.” – Will
July 18, 2023
“He is ill cloth’d, who is bare of virtue.” – Franklin
July 19, 2023
“I challenge anyone in their darkest moment to write what they’re grateful for, even stupid little things like green grass or a friendly conversation with somebody on the elevator. You start to realize how rich you are.” – carey
July 20, 2023
“Outcomes rarely turn on grand gestures or the art of the deal, but on whether you’ve sent someone a thank-you note.” – Brillstein
July 21, 2023
“If you think you can’t change the world, it just means you’re not one of those that will.” – Fresco
July 22, 2023
“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or dangerous way of making decisions than putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.” – Sowell
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So, Let’s consider: You Start Dying Slowly
So, Let’s consider: You Start Dying Slowly
You Start Dying Slowly
You start dying slowly
if you do not travel,
if you do not read,
If you do not listen to the sounds of life,
If you do not appreciate yourself.
You start dying slowly
When you kill your self-esteem;
When you do not let others help you.
You start dying slowly
If you become a slave of your habits,
Walking everyday on the same paths…
If you do not change your routine,
If you do not wear different colours
Or you do not speak to those you don’t know.
You start dying slowly
If you avoid to feel passion
And their turbulent emotions;
Those which make your eyes glisten
And your heart beat fast.
You start dying slowly
If you do not change your life when you are not satisfied with your job, or with your love,
If you do not risk what is safe for the uncertain,
If you do not go after a dream,
If you do not allow yourself,
At least once in your lifetime,
To run away from sensible advice…
So start living….my dear.
Start living.
–Martha Medeiros (in “A Morte Devagar”)
I’m Don Rima and that’s the view From Where I Stand.
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 9, 2023
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023
Fervor – Passion
July 10, 2023
Compunction – Remorse
July 11, 2023
Umbrage – An indignant displeasure
July 12, 2023
Schadenfreude – Joy at another’s pain
July 13, 2023
Lugubrious – Mournful
July 14, 2023
Exculpate – To clear of blame
July 15, 2023
Affidavit – A written declaration
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About Me
Don Rima
Don Rima is an Information Systems consultant with over 30 years experience in Information Systems. His roles of responsibility have included programming, systems management and IT department management. He's also a technical editor and writer, does regular product reviews, is a very good cook, gardener and avid reader and writer. His sports interest include: the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Orioles, Clemson Tigers and Chelsea Football teams. The articles on this site are written to be correct, informative, laconic, provoke progressive thought, informative and sometimes make you laugh. They're not designed to be the writing of just another politically correct drone.