Archive for June, 2010
Great Quote Monday — Eleanor Hibbert
“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.”
- Attributed to Eleanor Hibbert, British author
While the above quote is overly broad, I think it’s useful in the context of work and accomplishments. I mean, if you are addicted to clubbing baby seals, well, maybe you should give that some thought and perhaps a dash of regret should be part of that cognitive cocktail.
Is regret bad? Good? Useful sometimes? Overrated? What do you think?
- Matthew Porter
Great Quote Monday — E. B. White
“If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.”
- E.B. White
Quoted in profile by Israel Shenker, “E. B. White: Notes and Comment by Author”, The New York Times – July 11, 1969
- Matthew Porter
The Squaris Wheel
Behold, the Squaris Wheel...
Would you look at this thing? I am in love with this design. It’s fun, dangerous, and an obvious zoning violation. Further, setting this baby up over a weekend would without question make a homeowners association board wring their fretful little bureaucratic hands with worry.
And that makes me smile.
But beyond this, it reminds me of a time now long gone. Before the dawning of the Age of Oprah. Back when wax was something guys put on their car, not in their hair. Alas, now all I’m waxing is nostalgic.
So even if it’s only online, I hope you enjoy the Squaris Wheel. And hey, if you’re feeling froggy, you can find the complete Squaris Wheel plans here.
- Matthew Porter
PS: Click the pic twice to see the glorious full version.
Great Quote Monday — Bill McKenna
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well-preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!”
- Attributed to Bill McKenna
Professional motorcycle racer
Cycle Magazine, February 1982
- Matthew Porter
Great Quote Monday — Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau: Poet, Thinker, Dapper Dan
Depending on how you look at it, today’s Great Quote could either be inspiring or kind of sober, a’ la J. M. Barrie. Maybe it’s both. In any case, hope it helps get your week started well…
“The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon, or, perchance, a palace or temple on the earth, and, at length, the middle-aged man concludes to build a woodshed with them.”
- Henry David Thoreau
July 14, 1852 — Journals (1838-1859)
- Matthew Porter
Hey Porter! — May Roundup
Of all the months named after a present singular first person auxiliary verb, May is definitely my favorite. And in lieu of a clever segueway, here now is a quick recap of all the fun we had this last month here at HeyPorter.com…
Great Quote Monday — John F. Kennedy
I think that sometimes the best quote is a challenging question, as evidenced here by John F. Kennedy.
Matthew Maxim #11: Hate Failure, But Never Fear It
Okay, it stinks as a bumper sticker, but read this article and see if you don’t agree that it’s relevant and applicable to everyday life.
Great Quote Monday — Helen Keller
Having read this quote– and now visited her childhood home– I almost feel bad for telling all those bad Helen Keller jokes way back when.
Found Comedy — Mega Brand Smackdown
Weeks later and I still can’t figure out how this sign got approved and printed. It’s enough to make the Hamburglar blush.
Great Quote Monday — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Poetry for Great Quote Monday? Yep. And just imagine where we could go from here. Today Browning, tomorrow Shel Silverstein…
Great Quote Monday — Harold S. Dodge via W. Edwards Deming
I know: the word ‘quality’ is flogged so much that it has no edges left at all. Still, I think you’ll find this quote and the accompanying article worth a look.
Great Quote Monday — Jesus
And if you like this quote, try reading his bestseller.
- Matthew Porter
