Word of the day

Petiquette – good manners of a pet animal, or when dealing with pet animals; the proper way to control and handle a pet; dog owner etiquette; rules that should be followed when taking a dog out in public.

Milne muses

“My father used to say that the third-rate brain thought with the majority, the second-rate brain thought with the minority and the first-rate brain thought for itself. His was, and he wanted mine to be, a first-rate brain. I would have to think and decide for myself.” ~C.R.Milne pic.twitter.com/OJpbcFodS3

— A.A.Milne (@A_AMilne) April 7, 2024

Beautifying the blogosphere

Blue Tit on a moss-covered branch! 😍
Taken last weekend at Swell Wood in Somerset. 🐦 pic.twitter.com/awOW4dLG5Y

— Carl Bovis (@CarlBovisNature) February 17, 2024

Maya muses

Despite her many achievements, she never earned a college degree but received over 30 honorary degrees during her lifetime. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style.” #MayaAngelou #95Facts pic.twitter.com/RZHM6QlSwx

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) March 29, 2024

Sunday soapbox

Sunday’s  soapbox is yours to use as you will – within the bounds of decency and absence of defamation. You’re welcome to look back or forward, discuss issues of the moment, to pontificate, ponder or point us to something of interest, to educate, elucidate or entertain, amuse, bemuse or simply muse, but not abuse.