July 25, 2006


What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself
Abraham Lincoln






Let's give the
Clerk a hand
Who never
Palms off
Another brand
Burma Shave
1936


In our system, at about 11:30 on election night, they just push you off the edge of the cliff-and that's it. You might scream on the way down, but you're going to hit the bottom, and you're not going to be in elective office.
Walter F. Mondale




ANIMALS

Part 26 of 32
  • The last member of the famous Bonaparte family, Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, died in 1945, of injuries sustained from tripping over his dog's leash.
  • The male penguin incubates the single egg laid by his mate. During the two month period he does not eat, and will lose up to 40% of his body weight.
  • The most frequently seen birds at feeders across North America last winter were the Dark-eyed Junco, House Finch and American goldfinch, along with downy woodpeckers, blue jays, mourning doves, black-capped chickadees, house sparrows, northern cardinals and european starlings.
  • The mouse is the most common mammal in the US.
  • The name of the dog from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" is Max.



  • Be friendly to everyone. Those who deserve it the least need it the most.
    bo Bennett



    PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA
    Chester A. Arthur He was named after Dr. Chester Abell, the physician who delivered him, and his grandfather, Alan Arthur.
    Chester A. Arthur 1881-1885



    He who has it doesn't tell it.
    He who takes it doesn't know it.
    He who knows it doesn't want it.
    What is it?



    Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.



    Words are often seen hunting for an idea, but ideas are never seen hunting for words.



    A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.