tough

"Glaswegians have more fun at funerals than they do at weddings."
- Scottish axiom

Ace

“I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.”

- Serena Williams [born 1981]

The Red Vineyard

“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.”
- Vincent van Gogh [1853-1890]

19th century cruise

“Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can not be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”

Mark Twain [1835-1910] wrote "Innocents Abroad" about his trip to as far as Palestine, which launched his career.

Marine Thwarts Robbery

 

paradoxical philosopher

“There is nothing permanent except change.”

– Heraclitus [535 BCE - 475 BCE] 

Saving the White House

 

even Martha Stewart is into NFTs

 

Order here. Or quicker just to burn your cash in one of her signature casserole dishes.

Breaking the law in style

In one anecdote, David Niven [1910-1983] talked about colluding with another bloke to eat free - they'd enter the restaurant separately and Niven would order a cup of tea and a bun. The friend sat at another table and ordered a full steak dinner. Towards the end the friend would move to Niven's table and they'd request the bills. The friend would go to the front and settle up for the bun and tea. He'd leave and Niven would gently say he had only the tea and bun and pay the 25 cents. And leave. They'd pull the same scam the next day at another place, switching roles. Niven's background was full of thievery and everyone would laugh. His charm was beguiling. Now they'd be prosecuted and careers would be killed - eg Winona Ryder [born 1971]. He said he had regrets, but didn't go to counselling etc. A much different time.

the world at war

 

The first of 26 sixty minute episodes available on YouTube.

cheaper than a Tesla

 

The trip, dubbed the “ultimate world cruise,” will make stops in 65 countries. The more than nine-month trip will take place on the “Serende of the Seas” vessel and will set sail in December 2023. Royal Caribbean says tickets start at $60,999 per person, plus taxes and fees.

Details here.

in foreclosure

 

"a stupendous liar with a remarkable memory"

“The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.”

– Henry Kissinger [born 1923] who in the words of Christopher Hitchens deserves prosecution "for war crimes, for crimes against humanity, and for offenses against common or customary or international law, including conspiracy to commit murder, kidnap, and torture."

racism in the auto industry

 Summary here.

Neutron

“Control your own destiny or someone else will.” 

 – Jack Welch