Monthly Archives: June 2016

Kindness – Presley, the service dog, appears in the school yearbook (video)

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

“Be silly, be honest, be kind.” Ralph Waldo Emerson –o–O–o– From JustForMedia: This is perhaps one of the most paw-dorable yearbook pictures ever. Take a look at Presley, a 5-year-old service dog in West Monroe, Louisiana, who’s been going to … Continue reading →

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Notes in Emily Dickinson’s pocket – “’T is so much joy!” (Life, 4)

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

’T is so much joy! ’T is so much joy! If I should fail, what poverty! And yet, as poor as I Have ventured all upon a throw; Have gained! Yes! Hesitated so This side the victory! Life is but … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – Grandmas Project – Knedle

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From Chaï Chaï Films:  “GRANDMAS PROJECT is a webseries – under the patronage of UNESCO – sharing the stories and recipes of grandmas around … Continue reading →

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Cthulhu for President

Posted on June 4, 2016 by wordcloud9

When Bill Kristol, editor of the conservative “Weekly Standard,” said over the weekend that an independent candidate would be entering the race for president, this probably wasn’t what he had in mind. Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro responded to Kristol’s tweet by … Continue reading →

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Readings – So, Mike ….. what did you do at work today?

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

~ Readings features content from elsewhere. ~ From the City of Middletown Professional Firefighters Local 1073, via Facebook: ‌ “So Mike…..what did you do at work today?” “Oh not much, just rescued a dog off a roof. You know, the usual. … Continue reading →

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Readings – The Open-And-Shut Case Of Hillary Clinton

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

~ Readings features content from elsewhere. ~ From Investors Business Daily, imagine what would happen if YOU did what Hillary Clinton did, and conducted ALL of your work for your employer on your own private server.

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Walking with Walt Whitman – Leaves of Grass – Inscriptions – As I Ponder’d in Silence

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

Walking with Walt Whitman A daily installment from Leaves of Grass. ~ ❦ ~ Inscriptions As I Ponder’d in Silence As I ponder’d in silence, Returning upon my poems, considering, lingering long, A Phantom arose before me with distrustful aspect, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Person of Interest, gone but forever prescient

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ann li-summers

Despite appearances, I am not that avid a Person of Interest fan, I just like the strength/flaws of Shaw/Root…a symphony.  The program was basically the problem of machine intelligence and the role of human ethics in its construction with a … Continue reading →

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Notes in Emily Dickinson’s pocket – “Soul, wilt thou toss again?” (Life, 3)

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

‌ Soul, wilt thou toss again? By just such a hazard Hundreds have lost, indeed, But tens have won an all. Angels’ breathless ballot Lingers to record thee; Imps in eager caucus Raffle for my soul. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – Classical Music Mashup

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From grantwoolard:  “I’ve woven together 57 famous classical tunes by 33 composers. How many can you identify?” —oooOooo– This is an open thread. There … Continue reading →

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