Shadow of Diogenes

Haiku # 012408 (Poem)

pale moon

walking on treetops

smiling at me.

Just a Thought - In Fact a Rant

It seems that a book was canned in England for using a reference to pigs (as in 3 little pigs) . It was felt that the reference might offend Muslims. Now Muslims can (and do) have their opinions about swine and that is well and good, but  I have the right not to be offended by them (the swine I mean) ? It is getting where political correctness is becoming intolerable ! While I respect a person's right to believe what they believe, I will not kowtow to fatwas or sharia or some mullah or ayatollah doing my thinking for me. I wouldn't if it was a Christian, a Jew , a Buddhist or a Hindu either !

Quotation of the Day

" If age brings wisdom, it lies in the realization that most talk is useless and that you stay out of other people's grief. "  -  Mystery Novelist James Lee Burke quoted in his latest novel The Tin Roof Blowdown.  If you like mysteries then James Lee Burke is the man for you. He is a two time Edgar Award winner and his novels featuring Dave Robicheaux , a Cajun cop, are addictive. I can't put his books down once I start reading them.

Martin Luther King Jr. Said It

"  Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.  "  -  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968)   This is an excellent description of faith by a man who obviously lived what he described. Faith takes courage and Dr. King definitely had great moral courage. We need more people like him in these perilous times. He should be an example for us all. 

Haiku # 012108 (Poem)

in dreams

i wander to and fro

beneath the warm covers.

Trivia Question of the Day

The category for this trivia question is actors/actresses. Please make a guess before you google it. However, do have fun with it !!

(Q)  Who am I ?

Clue # 1 : Think Big Sky country.

Clue # 2 :  I am not a king.

Clue # 3 : I loved to fly.

Notes About My Blog

First of all my template is now in Vicksburg Rose -the color I mean . Also, I have added two widgets (with the  help of my computer savvy brother) and both have to do with quotes - mine and those of famous people. I hope that you enjoy them. 

Question of the Day

(Q)  If you could choose one person in your life who needs to be taught a lesson in humility whom would it be and why ? If you have to change a name to protect the innocent feel free to do so.

Alone At Night (Poem)

Alone at night,

Thinking,

Can make a man

Realize

What really matters

In life.

In the end,

Whenever the end comes,

We accompany ourself

To what awaits us.

We do it

Alone at night.

Trivia Question of the Day

(Q)  In the 10th century an Arab, Ibn Sina, developed an unguent - a scent - that is used to this day in the cosmetics industry. What is it ?   Hint : It is not Lavender . Ladies can you guess it ?