Quotes – Religion is what…
“Religion is what keeps the poor man from murdering the rich“ — Napoleon I — Continue reading Quotes – Religion is what…
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Quotes – Every Artist…
“Every artist was first an amateur.”
– – Ralph Waldo Emerson — Continue reading Quotes – Every Artist…
Quotes – A Sign Of Contradiction
“We must never be afraid to be a sign of contradiction for the world.” — Mother Teresa — Mother Teresa was certainly a contradiction in her time. She often said she was not totally sure that God even existed! She spent her life giving to others, so she definitely practiced the words of Jesus more than perhaps any other person on this earth. That kind … Continue reading Quotes – A Sign Of Contradiction
Quotes – I Had a Chance to Read Alot…
started reading when I was about six years old. I graduated to “big boy” books at about nine years old. Continue reading Quotes – I Had a Chance to Read Alot…
Quotes – About Ignorance & Stupidity
We need to constantly remind ourselves of the wisdom of the past to prevent a tragedy in the future. Of course, MLK’s words above apply very directly to our times. I just hope there are still enough of us around to stamp out the dangers we currently find ourselves in. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading Quotes – About Ignorance & Stupidity
Quote – Three Rules
There are three rules for living a perfect life. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are unknown The author of this Nutshell is a very wise person. But, unfortunately, no one knows who she is. Continue reading Quote – Three Rules
Quotes – Never Tried Anything New…
I once was talking to my boss about possibly designing something that was approaching state-of-the-art, but I wasn’t sure it could be done. He said,
“We don’t mind you taking risks as long as you never fail.” Continue reading Quotes – Never Tried Anything New…
A Miraculous Intervention…
Here’s what I’ve learned since then. The people who scan the heavens and pore over the Bible looking for the return of Jesus aren’t any more faithful, any more Christian, any more privy to the will of God, than the rest of us. Continue reading A Miraculous Intervention…
Finding Yourself…
A few times in my life I have come across a grouping of words that I unquestionably wished had come from my pen much earlier in life. But they didn’t. I’m not sure who Emily McDowell is but I envy her ability to do just that. If I had to explain my journey through life, this would absolutely be it. Continue reading Finding Yourself…
A Letter To Will… January 2020
I wrote the letter below in 2020 to one of my primary heroes in life, Will Rogers. Of course, I never got around to writing to him again. But, I will now try to make up for that in the coming days. It’s time to dust off all the books and literature I have collected about his life. It’s time to try and learn what … Continue reading A Letter To Will… January 2020
Useless Advice From One Boomer to AfterBoomers…
I don’t imagine that there are many from the generations after Baby Boomers who frequent RJsCorner, but that doesn’t stop me from giving those who might come around a little help for your years ahead. In fact, I hope to gain a following among Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z with this new series. I know you don’t think we Boomers have anything that you … Continue reading Useless Advice From One Boomer to AfterBoomers…
My Heroes In Life Say Something About Who I Am
I was barely a teenager when I discovered several of my fundamental lifelong heroes. They were people who spoke to me at a very deep level. Their words moved me. I’m sure my early infatuation with them drove me to be the person I am. I didn’t know it at the time, but they would stick to me throughout my life. They all seemed to … Continue reading My Heroes In Life Say Something About Who I Am
One Of The Greatest Things Of All…
I read a recent article about Judi Dench, who is a famous British actress. In that article, she said The greatest thing of all is to have a sense of humor. And if you’re born with it, at least you’ve got that going for you. I’d be lost without it. Dame Judi Dench That got me to thinking about being able to see the light … Continue reading One Of The Greatest Things Of All…
Understanding Stupidity – Will Roger’s Style…
In the new RJsCorner, I want to get back to my roots, and Will Rogers is one of those roots I have avoided for too long. Years ago, when I started creating my personal style of writing, Will Rogers was a primary inspiration. I loved the way he could use humor to inform us on just about any topic. Some say that Mark Twain was … Continue reading Understanding Stupidity – Will Roger’s Style…
About My Cornerstones
This is a sister post to yesterday’s. It is for the people who view my daily post from the WordPress Reader, or those who have never looked at my About pages, to get a fuller understanding of where I am coming from. RJsCorner has two fundamental cornerstones It is also about the lessons that I have learned throughout my life that I might humbly pass … Continue reading About My Cornerstones
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