Daily Archives: January 2, 2015

Today in History (January 2nd)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

There are 363 days left in the year. 0017: Deaths: Publius Ovidius Naso Roman poet. 0069: Roman Lower Rhine army proclaimed its commander, Vitellius, emperor. 1235: Emperor Joseph II ordered the Jews of Galicia Austria to adopt family names. 1492: … Continue reading →

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Quotes (January 2nd)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton (John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton), historian (1834-1902) “No man should judge unless … Continue reading →

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One-Liners (January 2nd)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

“He who dies with the most toys is, nonetheless, still Do not take Kamagra Gold together with other ED drugs, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, grape fruit or any product related to grapes if eaten can directly react with the component of … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Signs

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

Signs Found In Kitchens 1. Kitchen closed – – this chick has had it! 2. Martha Stewart doesn’t live here! 3. I’m creative; you can’t expect me to be neat too! 4. So this isn’t Home Sweet Home… Adjust! 5. … Continue reading →

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Pneumonic

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (noo-MON-ik, nyoo-) http://wordsmith.org/words/pneumonic.mp3 MEANING: (adjective) 1. Of or relating to the lungs. 2. Relating to or affected by pneumonia. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek pneumon (lung). Ultimately from the Indo-European root pleu- (to flow), that is also the source of flow, … Continue reading →

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You Might Be From New York If…

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

You say “the city” and expect everyone to know that this means Manhattan. You have never been to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. The subway makes sense to you, and the subway should never be called … Continue reading →

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Helping Out

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

A priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy tying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy’s efforts … Continue reading →

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School Notes

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

These are real notes written from parents in a Mississippi School District. (Spellings have been left intact.) My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him. Please excuse Lisa for being absent. She … Continue reading →

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Punch Lines (January 2nd)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

Bought my girlfriend a mood ring the other day. When she’s in a good mood it turns green. When she’s in a bad mood, it leaves a red mark on my forehead. There are some people who also call it … Continue reading →

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Snake Eyes

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Ron

An old snake goes to see his Doctor. “Doc, I need something for my eyes, I can’t see very well these days.” The Doc fixes him up with a pair of glasses and tells him to return in 2 weeks. … Continue reading →

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