Quote of the Day

[Rainbowmum]

People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

-Isaac Asimov

[monk]

“Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.”

José Maria de Eça de Queiroz

[Rainbowmum]

“I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat.”

— Rebecca West

[AquarianDragon]

"Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year." - Victor Borge

[monk]

Santa Claus may only come once a year but when he does he fills your stockings!

Anonymous

[rover330]

http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/aweso...ether.html


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Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen
When the snow lay round about
Deep and crisp and even
Brightly shone the moon that night
Though the frost was cruel
When a poor man came in sight
Gath'ring winter fuel




"Hither, page, and stand by me
If thou know'st it, telling
Yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?"
"Sire, he lives a good league hence
Underneath the mountain
Right against the forest fence
By Saint Agnes' fountain."

"Bring me flesh and bring me wine
Bring me pine logs hither
Thou and I will see him dine
When we bear him thither."
Page and monarch forth they went
Forth they went together
Through the rude wind's wild lament
And the bitter weather

"Sire, the night is darker now
And the wind blows stronger
Fails my heart, I know not how,
I can go no longer."
"Mark my footsteps, my good page
Tread thou in them boldly
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
Freeze thy blood less coldly."

In his master's steps he trod
Where the snow lay dinted
Heat was in the very sod
Which the Saint had printed
Therefore, Christian men, be sure
Wealth or rank possessing
Ye who now will bless the poor
Shall yourselves find blessing

[rover330]

"Good King Wenceslas"

The words to the carol "Good King Wenceslas" were written by John Mason Neale and published in 1853, the music originates in Finland 300 years earlier. This Christmas carol is unusual as there is no reference in the lyrics to the nativity. Good King Wenceslas was the king of Bohemia in the 10th century. Good King Wenceslas was a Catholic and was martyred following his assassination by his brother Boleslaw and his supporters, his Saint's Day is September 28th, and he is the Patron Saint of the Czech Republic. St. Stephen's feast day was celebrated on 26th December which is why this song is sung as a Christmas carol."

[rover330]

always thought this was a really cool song. stephen colbert rocked the other night with michael stipe and mandy patinkin...

http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/aweso...ether.html

[Rainbowmum]

I don't want my children to follow in my footsteps.
I want them to take the path next to me and go further
than I could ever dream possible.

-Unknown

[monk]

You know you're old if they have discontinued your blood type.

Phyllis Diller