Dec 292013
 

The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.

– Saying attributed to Einstein but he never said or wrote that.  Instead, he wrote,

The majority of the stupid is invincible and guaranteed for all time. The terror of their tyranny, however, is alleviated by their lack of consistency.

– Albert Einstein, Ideas and Opinions, 1954

Thanks to Round Ten, A Philosophical Journey Through the Afterlife by Jimmy Jones and Anvari.org Image source: Shimer College.

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Dec 252013
 

 

I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day in the morning

And what was in those ships all three
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
And what was in those ships all three
On Christmas Day in the morning

Our saviour, Christ and his lady
On Christmas Day, On Christmas Day
Our saviour, Christ and his lady
On Christmas Day in the morning

Pray, whither sailed those ships all three
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
Pray, whither sailed those ships all three
On Christmas Day in the morning

Oh, they sail into Bethlehem
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
Oh, they sail into Bethlehem
On Christmas Day in the morning

And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas Day in the morning

And all the angels in heaven shall sing
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
And all the angels in heaven shall sing
On Christmas Day in the morning

And all the souls on earth shall sing
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
And all the souls on earth shall sing
On Christmas Day in the morning

Then let us all rejoice amen
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
Then let us all rejoice amen
On Christmas Day in the morning

Lyrics: www.sting.com

Dec 252013
 

 

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

Isiah 9, New International version

Handel’s Messiah, Complete (as a Playlist on Youtube)

 

Dec 242013
 

 

Merry Christmas, Alabama
Merry Christmas, Tennessee
Merry Christmas, Louisiana
To St. Barth’s and the Florida Keys

Merry Christmas, Mississippi
Where I started this wild and crazy run
Such a long way from that first birthday
Merry Christmas, Everyone

And Merry Christmas, Colorado
Though far from you all I have roamed
“Tis the season to remember
All the faces and the places that were home

“Tis the season to remember
And to count up all the ports of call I’ve known
And to thank his mercies tender
For I’m never far from home

Merry Christmas to my saints and guardian angels
Who protect me as I roam
All the faces and the places that were home

Guess my life’s moved at near light speed
Since I started this wild and crazy run
Such a long way from that first birthday
Merry Christmas, Everyone

– Jimmy Buffet, Merry Christmas, Alabama

Jimmy Buffet’s birthday is December 25.