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Tag Archives: Oscar Wilde
What About Saturday the 14th?
Saturday the 14th Half-Off Sale – All Evil Must Go! “We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell.” ~Oscar Wilde “Evil is not something superhuman, it’s something less than human.” ~Agatha Christie “We all have … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged evil, fear, Friday the 13th, greed, lust, Oscar Wilde, wisdom
24 Comments
It’s Getting Better All the Time
Photo by Isabella and Zsa Fischer (unsplash.com) Thought for the Week “I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, a little better all the time. (Echo: It can’t get no worse.)” ~Getting Better Although the lyrics to the classic Beatles’ song … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged John Lennon, Oscar Wilde, Paul McCartney, perfectionsim, self-improvement, the Beatles, thought for the week, wisdom
27 Comments
Am I Frozen in Place?
The view from my office window last week. Thought for the Week I spent of a good deal of time admiring these icicles outside my office window last week, while accomplishing very little–although I did capture this lovely image. Plus … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged accomplishment, Booker T. Washington, Covid-19, excuses, motivation, Oscar Wilde, purpose, stuck
28 Comments
The Wounds of a Friend
Thought for the Week “The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are lies.” ~Proverbs 27:6 Is there someone who regularly disables your ego defense system, who knows the “unimproved” version of you and likes … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged friendship, lies, Oscar Wilde, Proverbs 27:6, The Wishing Map, thought for the week, truth
15 Comments
2020 at a Glance?
And While We’re on the Subject “It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~A.A. Milne “2020…(the year) many … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged 2020, A.A. Milne, cliff, Covid-19, Helen Keller, hope, Oscar Wilde, pandemic
52 Comments
Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale
Originally posted on Classic Reads:
I wanted to share a story that surprised and touched me. I love Oscar Wilde’s writings, from “The Importance of Being Earnest” to “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” But did you know he wrote a…
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogger, children's story, classic, fantasy, featured, Oscar Wilde, selfishness
5 Comments
You-nique
I’ve started work on my new novel, Gone Girl on the Train with the Dragon Tattoo. This is a very personal story for me, and I deeply resent any suggestion that it is derivative of other works. Next they’ll be … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Humor, Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged C.S. Lewis, funny, originality, Oscar Wilde, success, unique
22 Comments
Have a Great Time, but Remember…
…not to panda to your worst impulses! “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And then try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~Ron White “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged Anne Lamott, funny, happy, New Year's Eve, Oscar Wilde, panda, Winston Churchill
32 Comments
Saturday the 14th
Saturday the 14th – Half-Off Sale – All Evil Must Go! “We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell.” ~Oscar Wilde “Evil is not something superhuman, it’s something less than human.” ~Agatha Christie “We all … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged Agatha Christie, cartoon, devil, evil, funny, Oscar Wilde, St. Jerome
12 Comments