Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Quote of the Day (Annie Dillard, on the ‘February Squawks’ of Birds in the Valley)

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“The birds have started singing in the valley. Their February squawks and naked chirps are fully fledged now, and long lyrics fly in the air...
Monday, February 8, 2021

Photo of the Day: Times Square ‘Blizzard,’ January 2015

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Last week’s blizzard, we were told, was the worst in five years. It got me wondering if I had any photos from around that time. The closest ...

TV Quote of the Day (‘Bewitched,’ As Samantha’s Uncle Arthur Pulls A Prank)

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[ Darrin Stephens, fearing the loss of his advertising job, feels depressed, even sick .] Darrin Stephens [ played by Dick York ]: “I...
Sunday, February 7, 2021

Spiritual Quote of the Day (William James, on Human Differences in God’s Eyes)

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“In God's eyes the differences of social position, of intellect, of culture, of cleanliness, of dress, which different men exhibit, and ...
Saturday, February 6, 2021

Photo of the Day: Snowman in the Park

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Even after three days of consistent melting, the remains of this week’s blizzard were everywhere when I walked around this afternoon in Over...

TV Quote of the Day (‘Sex and the City,’ on Falling Down)

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Carrie Bradshaw [ played by Sarah Jessica Parker ]: “When real people fall down in life, they get right back up and keep on walking.”— Sex ...
Friday, February 5, 2021

TV Quote of the Day (‘Monk,’ With the Detective at a Postseason Football Game)

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Adrian Monk [ played by Tony Shalhoub ]: [ after encountering drunk football fans at a pregame tailgating party ] “Did you enjoy civilizati...