Good morning, Digital Neighbor! I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. I know yesterday was the big game, and there was a day when I was all into the Super Bowl. I lost interest in it during the Wardrobe Malfunction era, and then the kneeling in protest extinguished whatever passing interest may have lingered. But if you enjoyed it, I am all for that. It is no longer my cup of tea—and I prefer coffee anyhow! A few quotes from Oxymoronica for your Monday musing:
“We have only one person to blame, and that’s each other.” — Barry Back, after a New York Rangers loss
“We all played poorly. It wasn’t just one guy’s fault. It was a real team effort.” — Arnette Hallman, after a team loss
“I want to gain 1,500 or 2,000 yards, whichever comes first.” — George Rogers, on his NFL goals
Grothe, Mardy. Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths – 1,400 Thought-Provoking Quotations for Language Lovers
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Today marks the three hundred and thirtieth birthday of the Frenchman François-Marie Arouet, better known by his nom de plume, Voltaire (1694-1778).
Born into a bourgeois family during the reign of Louis XIV, the “Sun King” (r. 1643-1715), Voltaire suffered tragedy at a young age when his mother died. Never close with his father or brother, Voltaire exhibited a rebellious attitude toward authority from his youth. His brilliant mind was fostered in the care of the Society of Jesus, who introduced him to the joys of literature and theater. Despite his later criticisms against the Church, Voltaire, throughout his life, fondly recalled his dedicated Jesuit teachers.
Although he spent time as a civil servant in the French embassy to the Hague, Voltaire’s main love was writing—an endeavor where he excelled in various genres, including poetry, which led to his appointment as the royal court poet for King Louis XV. Widely recognized as one of the greatest French writers, and even hyperbolically referred to by ...
Padre - Tom Miller invites you to a Coffee Talk, Speakeasies, Schmoozes, Tea Times, Afterhours and other gatherings.
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2026 Coffee Talk with the ADD Irregulars
Thursday, January 1, 2026
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM (CST)
Occurs every day starting 1/1 until 12/31/2027
Coffee Talk - Daily beginning at 6:00 AM Central Time Zone - USA
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