Category Archives: Words of wisdom

Time Swooshes into Another Holiday Season

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2015 by Eric Miller

How did it get late so soon?  It’s night before its afternoon.  December is here before its June.  My goodness how the time has flewn.  How did it get late so soon? Dr. Suess (1904 – 1991) It seems just … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Butte County Trivia Bee to be a Jocular Event

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 by Eric Miller

“To speak well and eloquently is a great art, but an equally great one is to know the right moment to stop.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ready, fire, aim. I’m one who, to my wife’s chagrin and mortification, sometimes speaks first … Continue reading →

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Too Bad Will Rogers Isn’t Around for the 2016 Election

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2015 by Eric Miller

“Politics is applesauce.” Will Rogers William Penn Adair “Will” Rogers (1879 -1935) was a Cherokee cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, newspaper columnist, social commentator, and stage and motion picture actor. He earned fame as an American media star during the 1920s and 1930s.  Will Rogers tragically died … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – Teddy Roosevelt

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 by Eric Miller

“When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em ‘Certainly I can!’  Then get busy and find out how to do it.” Teddy Roosevelt, 1858 to 1919 (26th President of the United States, 1901 to 1909)

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Word of Wisdom – Reggie Leach

Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 by Eric Miller

“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion.  You must set yourself on fire.” Reggie Leach, Philadelphia Flyers 1974-1982   Hey folks, I’ve been tied up with other writing projects but have these stories in development for Etc. Guy: Adopting … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – Art Buchwald

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2014 by Eric Miller

Hey folks, I’m on the road for a week and have a slug of articles in development.  I’m trying to find the time to finish ’em.  I’m also doing maintenance on my main Etc.Guy site.  I’d rather fix pot-holes, at … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – W.C. Fields

Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2014 by Eric Miller

I’ve had a dose of writer’s block this past week.  After spending many hours, and seven drafts, on a particular piece I decided to round-file that story. This quote seems to fit:  “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – Will Durst

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 by Eric Miller

“My wife and I are trying to live within our means.  We went from a $750,000 house to a $350,000 house, and didn’t even have to move.” Will Durst, American political satirist, b 1952   ### PS Readers: I recently … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 by Eric Miller

Regarding today’s Federal government shutdown:  “We have the best government that money can buy.” Mark Twain, American author and humorist (1835-1910)

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