Rest in Peace - Alan Rickman

Rest in Peace, Alan.

What a loss to the acting world - although he was a "hated" figure in so many of his roles, especially in "Quigley Down Under", he was a true master of his craft.

Quote of the Day-----goodreads

For where all love is, the speaking is unnecessary

Diana Gabaldon

Happy birthday, Diana Gabaldon! The beloved American author was inspired to write Outlander—her bestselling tale of romance, time travel, and historical fiction—after watching The War Games, a classic Doctor Who serial that featured a handsome, young Scot named Jamie. 

Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year to all!

Quote of the Day----goodreads

There is an abiding beauty which may be appreciated by those who will see things as they are and who will ask for no reward except to see.

Vera Brittain


English writer Vera Brittain (born December 29, 1893) published her bestselling memoir Testament of Youth in 1933. Since then, it has been adapted into a five-part television miniseries, a fifteen-part radio dramatization, and a feature film starring Hayley Atwell and Dominic West. 

Dana Milbank's 12-24-15 editorial

If you are wringing your hands over the trash mouth of the leading Republican candidate, wring no more.  Dana's editorial of 12-24-15 is superb!  Dana's use of Yiddish throughout is priceless - let's see how long it takes trash mouth to "hate" Dana.

Great writing, Dana.  Thanks!

Quote of the day-----goodreads

When you read a book, you hold another's mind in your hands.

James Burke


Happy birthday, James Burke! In 1973, the British broadcaster and author accurately predicted the widespread use of computers for business and personal applications. One of his more recent predictions? A post-scarcity economy driven by nanotechnology by the year 2043. 

Dana Milbank, Washington Post syndicated columnist

All I am going to state is that you should read today's column by Dana Milbank, Washington Post syndicated columnist, today being 12-10-15.

Amen brother!