Archive for December, 2006
Do actions speak louder than words?
1 Comment Published by Jim December 29th, 2006 in mind, philosophy, quoteI saw this question and answer and it reminded me of the quote “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” by Confucius, which I think could be the ultimate origin of this proverb. What do you think? Who said, “Actions speak louder than words”? Talk about a [...]
Profound questions of Youth
2 Comments Published by Jim December 23rd, 2006 in creativity, family, meme, mind, philosophy, thoughtMy son shared with me some creative questions he came up with at school: How do you know you are not upside down and gravity isn’t really pulling you up? Have you ever been your imagination? Have you ever exceeded your imagination? Of course part of me wants to give a simple answer, but then [...]
What do you see in a Card Board Tube?
1 Comment Published by Jim December 22nd, 2006 in creativity, family, humorWhat do you see here? Surprisingly it might have something to do with your age or gender. As an adult you might see a card board tube left over from Christmas gift wrap. For our little boys it is a sword mostly. But it also makes a great telescope, megaphone, bat, baton, etc. Our little [...]
Even Mac and PC can get Along
0 Comments Published by Jim December 20th, 2006 in news, UncategorizedHappy Holidays! Watch Apple’s holiday commercial where Mac and PC actually get along.
Fear vs. Love
0 Comments Published by Jim December 20th, 2006 in philosophy, quote, self-improvement, UncategorizedBill Hicks said: “It’s just a ride and we can change it any time we want. It’s only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings and money, a choice, right now, between fear and love. The eyes of fear want you to put bigger locks on your door, buy guns, close yourself [...]