Out of the Mouths of Babes

I think that on more than one occasion, I have muttered the phrase, “From out of the mouths of babes.”

This phrase is typically meant to indicate that someone (usually a child) has said something profound by articulating some tidbit of wisdom that is considered well beyond their years of education and experience.  

I was not privy to the origin of this expression, so I was a bit surprised to read that it is a quote from the Bible. I rarely (about as often as I choose to eat a Carolina Reaper – look it up) pick up the King James Version.  This completely explains why I was uninformed as to this translation of Psalm 8:2.

But sure enough, that’s exactly what it says – exactly!  

Pine Moments

If you have read these musings for any time at all, you will have noticed that inspiration (if that is truly what it is) seems frequently to be found in the dialogue between movie or television characters.  

Stop here for a second. 

I think (yes, right here in the middle of writing) that I need to mention how grateful I am for the talented and deep-thinking writers out there creating life-changing transcripts while entertaining us. In addition to the television and movie writers, I must also include authors of everything from children’s books to academic tomes. Thank you!

We are "Back Again". No, that is not the subject movie for today.  I have chosen the 2012 release of  Still Mine instead.

Wikipedia informs us that this movie is a true story based in rural St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada.

1650 in Bitcoin

I received an email this week.  The words were generally polite yet firm, threatening and demanding.  

My computer had been infected and was being monitored.  The writer explained his expertise in matters of this type and ransom paid would prevent exposure of well, something. 

I felt some fear at first, especially since the correspondence was sent from my email address – or so it appears.  Calmness set in as I thought, “Do what you need to do, hacker.  I have nothing on my PC that would cause embarrassment if revealed to the world.  I am not paying you.”  

Trending Milestones

Like many people, I have set a goal for weight loss and the number is significant!  I understand that it took years for me to arrive at this place.  Rationally, I understand that the reverse will also be true.

That realization makes me want to quit immediately.

I read the articles. I reviewed fad diets that promise amazing results.  I noticed that we should not expect life-changing weight loss in just a few months.  I listened to people inform me that weighing yourself should never be daily activity but should only be done once a week.  Apparently, the roller-coaster of scale measurements can be discouraging.