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Readiness to answer all questions is the infallible sign of stupidity. Saul Bellow, writer, book quote from Herzog via “Readiness to answer all questions is the infallible sign of stupidity.” — Art of Quotation

But this urge — to demand perfection from women in the face of ever-changing requirements and with absolutely no model for what a “perfect” political woman might look like, and then to put imperfect women out to pasture once we don’t see any route for them to accomplish what we want — is one of […]… Continue reading “ …we are signing up for male rule into perpetuity.” — Art of Quotation

if you’re working or studying from home over the next few weeks, perhaps remember the example Newton set. Having time to muse and experiment in unstructured comfort proved life-changing for him — and no one remembers whether he made it out of his pajamas before noon. Without his professors to guide him, Newton apparently thrived. […]… Continue reading “ During a pandemic, Isaac Newton had to work from home …no one remembers whether he made it out of his pajamas before noon.“ — Art of Quotation

“If we don’t have each other, we go crazy with loneliness. When we do, we go crazy with togetherness.” ― Stephen King, The Stand via “If we don’t have each other, we go crazy with loneliness. When we do, we go crazy with togetherness.” — Art of Quotation

“The question is not whether there is intelligent life out there, the question is, whether there is intelligent life down here. As long as you have war, police, prisons, crime, you are in the early stages of civilization.” Jacque Fresco, author Photo: Greg Rakozy via “The question is not whether there is intelligent life out there,… Continue reading “The question is not whether there is intelligent life out there, the question is, whether there is intelligent life down here. As long as you have war… you are in the early stages of civilization” — Art of Quotation

The Mexican-American artist Mauricio Ramirez splits his time between Chicago and Milwaukee, Wis., where his family lives, and has been painting murals since he was 16. “My news feed was filled with Covid-19 and I just got sick of it,” he said. He had the desire to create something positive for health care workers. “I […]… Continue reading health care workers… “I just wanted to let them know they’re appreciated.” — Art of Quotation

True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire. Cesar Chavez, activist Richard Jay Jensen, John C. Hammerback (2002). “The Words of César Chávez”, p.172, Texas A&M University Press via “True wealth is not measured in money… Continue reading “True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.” — Art of Quotation

Onward Directed By: Dan Scanlon It was a bit strange to see the Simpson’s get the short film spot in front of the new Pixar movie Onward. Honestly I thought the whole short was a bit odd. But I haven’t seen any new Simpsons stuff since the movie. First off that we didn’t even get […]… Continue reading Baby Maggie Wants a Boy & Onward — Book Beach Bunny

Emma. Directed By: Autumn de Wilde Me at the beginning of Emma: Really? Knightley can’t dress himself and pull his own pants up? Oh dear movie. Me at the end of Emma: Aw that was so good! I think it’s my favorite Austen adaptation! via They Really Nailed the Yearning: Emma — Book Beach Bunny

The why miss people edition 🙂 Occasionally you read a book that makes you think boy people suck. No shade on the book it’s actually good just the characters in it. I thought of a few first rate reads with characters that still might make social-isolation just a little bit more bearable. via Self-Isolation Book Recommendations… Continue reading Self-Isolation Book Recommendations — Book Beach Bunny