"Funeral" immediately conjures up images of open coffins, grieving
people, black clothing, and dark times. However, the popular American
humorist, Garrison Keillor, shares a different view of funerals with
this month's puzzle.
Some advice is handed down from one generation to another; ancient
words of wisdom that are as true today as when they were originally
uttered. This month's puzzle is one of those nuggets of ancient
wisdom, shared with us by Seneca the Younger, or Lucius Annaeus
Seneca, a philosopher, politician, and dramatist of Ancient Rome.
You've heard of the phrase "be careful what you eat"...our puzzle this
month discusses why you should be careful what you read. This bit of
wisdom is brought to you by Paxton Hood, an English clergyman during
the 19th Century.
Some advice is handed down from one generation to another; ancient
words of wisdom that are as true today as when they were originally
uttered. This month's puzzle is one of those nuggets of ancient
wisdom, shared with us by Seneca the Younger, or Lucius Annaeus
Seneca, a philosopher, politician, and dramatist of Ancient Rome.
You've heard of the phrase "be careful what you eat"...our puzzle this
month discusses why you should be careful what you read. This bit of
wisdom is brought to you by Paxton Hood, an English clergyman during
the 19th Century.
While New Year’s Eve is typically a happy, festive occasion, many
people look upon the New Year with solemn philosophy. With this
month’s puzzle, Walter Scott recaptures the simple joy of the New
Year.
Solemn philosophy, new hope, grim resolution, or simple joy – the New
Year is always greeted with a broad mixture of emotions. But, as you
wait for the midnight hour and the new year to come, do you know why
you are waiting? With this month’s puzzle, Bill Vaughan speculates on
why people stay up until midnight on year’s eve.
Happy Anniversary! The Interactive Drop Quotes project is celebrating
its second anniversary. To celebrate, we offer a bonus puzzle this
month… Scott Adams shares his observations of what engineers like to
do. Maybe this is why I love to make puzzles!
Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip, shares his
observations about creativity and art, and the difference between the
two, with this month’s puzzle.
October ~ the month of fall harvest, All Hallows Eve, the harvest
moon, and the herald of colder days soon to come. Our quote this month
reflects Carol Bishop Hipps' feelings with regards to this autumnal
month.
Every team needs to learn, not only how to play the game, but also how
to play together. Here is some advice on how a team should play from
that emminently qualified baseball player, Babe Ruth.
Laughter is good for the soul. Laughter is healthy to both the body
and the spirit. Laughter makes everyone smile just for the joy of it.
Everyone loves laughter, right? Here's Stephen King's take on
laughter.
Last month, we looked at Aristotle's view of what makes a man. This
month, we'll take another look at what makes a man - this time from
John Neal's point of view.
We've stated already that conversation is an art, but did you know
that you have competitors during your conversation? Here's what Ralph
Waldo Emerson has to say on the subject.
Why does a man act as he does? How does he gain certain qualities -
whether they be noble or evil of root? Aristotle provides his insight
on the subject in this month's quote.
