Author: lcarlson

Gripping discussion about sock drawer

Paul Moore’s posting about his sock drawer, include a current photo of it, on the Dull...

Christmas Crackers — here’s our list from 2015, let’s add more

2015’s list, let’s add more for 2016 – Christmas Crackers are often regarded as dull and dumb, which is why we like them: Christmas Crackers — 2015 roundup If you have some to add, email them to us at...

Escalator Heathrow Terminal 2 — wonderful minute and a half ride

[yendifplayer video=3]

November 28 — Luke Howard’s birth anniversary — he gave names to clouds

Luke Howard was born in London 28 November 1772, the first child of Robert and Elizabeth Howard....

IAD — Dulles International Airport — November 26, 2016

My bag heading counterclockwise around carousel 16 at IAD. It’s full of DMC 2017 calendars to go...

Albert Einstein
“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness”

~ Albert Einstein
Edward R. Murrow
“The obscure we see eventually. The completely obvious, it seems, takes longer”

~ Edward R. Murrow
Hoagy Carmichael
"Slow motion gets you there faster"

~ Hoagy Carmichael
Marilyn Thomsen
"While it takes courage to achieve greatness, it takes more courage to find fulfilment in being ordinary"

~ Marilyn Thomsen
testi 1
“We’re giving a good name to a four-letter word — dull”
testi 2
“Glitz and glam — not worth the bother”
testi 3
“We don’t try to keep up with the Joneses — who are the Joneses anyway?”
testi 4
“Time is a great invention — it’s what keeps everything from happening all at once”
Will Rogers
“Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there”

~ Will Rogers