Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the thirty-seventh President of the United States (1969–1974) and the only American president to resign from that office.
Elvis Aaron Presley[1][3] (January 8, 1935–August 16, 1977), middle name sometimes writtenAron)a was an American singer, musician and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly referred to by his first name, and as the “The King of Rock ‘n’ [...]
September 25, 2008
Categories: Travels, Whimsy . . Author: lefonque . Comments: Leave a Comment
New faith throws out the Ten Commandments
Barney Zwartz
September 16, 2008
Francis Macnab.
“THE TEN Commandments, one of the most negative documents ever written.” With that provocative claim posted high over two city streets, controversial cleric Francis Macnab yesterday launched “a new faith for the 21st century”, a faith beyond orthodox Christianity.
Dr Macnab says Abraham is probably [...]
September 16, 2008
Categories: Odds and sods, Postmodern thought, Theology, Whimsy . . Author: lefonque . Comments: Leave a Comment
I love lists, you know lists like the top 20 songs of all times or the greatest footballers. They are always arbitrary sometimes provocative. at times subjective at other time useless.
Here is a list of stations on my train line:
Cranbourne Station
Merinda Park Station
Dandenong Station
Yarraman Station
Noble Park Station
Sandown Park Station
Springvale Station
Westall Station
Clayton Station
Huntingdale Station
Oakleigh Station
Hughesdale Station
Murrumbeena [...]
September 11, 2008
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Monday, the week has begun. I always think of the Boomtown Rats song “I don’t like Mondays.” So here we are Monday. Today I have decided that it will be a NO MORE BULLSHIT week. In fact my BS antenna has been really sharp recently. There has been a lot of it around. The reality [...]
September 7, 2008
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Firstly I would like to pay homage to Guy Ritchie and his movie “Snatch”.
Why I like Dags (dogs)
They are always pleased to see you no matter what mood your in.
They don’t laugh when they see you in your underpants.
They are cheap to take out to eat.
They are genuinely interested when you fart in public.
They listen [...]
September 4, 2008
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Today I decided to wear a bow tie. I had some interesting responses. It is amazing what difference a bow tie makes to ones (my) appearance. In fact it has made me feel a little superior to the rest of humanity. I have also made a choice that the word for the day will be [...]
September 3, 2008
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Mark Twain said “”The report of my death was an exaggeration”. written May 1897”.
The other day I picked up the telephone to be greeted by a voice that I had not heard for ages. It was a pleasant surprise to hear him after not having contact for a few years. The voice was familiar but [...]
September 2, 2008
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Here is an ode to a beast of burden who carries more than his load.
I am Roger,
I am Roger,
I am Roger, Roger who,
Iam Roger the donkey the donkey who loves you.
ELEANOR!
the roger song
September 1, 2008
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