Daily Inspiration

Laughter relaxes, and relaxation is spiritual.

- Osho

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Thu 24 Jan 2013 

Why should ht ewise man be anxious over a small portion of this world? Is the mighty se ever agitated by the movements of the little fish?

- Bhartrihari

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Fri 25 Jan 2013

Daily Factoid

 For Auld Lang Syne

In honor of Scottish poet Robert Burns, born today in 1759, whip up some Scottish tatties 'n' neeps: Mix mashed potatoes (tatties) and mashed turnips (neeps) in equal parts and flavor with butter, salt, and pepper.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 25 Jan 2013

Science Fiction can be a Doorway to History and Society

Recently I have been watching Doctor Who since the first episode (from 1963), and have found it interesting how many episodes they have going back in time to some historical events, such as:
Marco Polo
The Aztecs (15th Century)
The Reign of Terror (French Revolution)
The Romans (Nero & Burning of Rome)
The Crusade (12th century Palestine, during the time of the Third Crusade)
The Time Meddler (1066 South England - Viking raids)
The Myth Makers (Trojan War)
The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve (Prior to the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, France, 1572)
The Gunfighters (Gunfight at the O.K. Corral)

That's all from the first 3 series (at least all that I have watched).

I had thought about this post after watching "The Massacure of St. Bartholomew's Eve" since it was an event I had not heard of. However, it was watching "The Gunfighters" that made me decide to post this, since it reminded me of the Star Trek episode: "Spectre of the Gun" which was also a take on the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Daily Inspiration

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

- Matsuo Basho

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Tue 22 Jan 2013 

A controlled mind brings happiness.

- The Dhammapada

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Wed 23 Jan 2013

Daily Factoid

 Birth Verse

By her who in this month is born, 

No gem save garnets should be worn.

They will insure her constancy,

True friendship, and difelity.

- Tiffany and Company, 1870

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Wed 23 Jan 2013

Housework Helper

To clean the toilet while you're outon errands, pour 1/4 cup of bleach into the bowl before you leave the house (keep the bathroom door closed if you have pets). Flush when you return home.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Thu 24 Jan 2013

Daily Factoid

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

- Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist (1929-68)

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Mon 21 Jan 2013

A Better Bird

Before cooking a turkey, mix a blend of herbs and spices with mayonnaise and insert it under the skin on both sides of the breastbone, as you would butter. The oils will penetrate the bird, resulting in a flavorful, tender, juicy meat.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Tue 22 Jan 2013

Daily Inspiration

. . . true nonviolence is impossible without the possession of unadulterated fearlessness.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Mon 21 Jan 2013

Daily Inspiration

When a man possesses in his being the notion of Gad, that is the mircale of miracles.

- Rabindranath Tagore

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Sat/Sun 19/20 Jan 2013

Daily Factoid

Tea Thyme

For a sore throat, add a teaspoon of dried thyme to a cup of boiling water. Sweeten with honey and flavor with peppermint, to tast. Strain, if desirred. Then, drink up!

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 18 Jan 2013

Friday night's dream on the Saturday told.

Is sure to come true be it never so old.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 19/20 Jan 2013

Daily Inspiration

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding.

- Kahlil Gibran

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Thu 17 Jan 2013 

 Concentration means wholeness, unity, equilibrium. All our members and faculties . . . must work in harmony, in tranquility, and balance.

- Paramananda

Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Fri 18 Jan 2013