“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness.” — Catherine Ryan Hyde
“You come home, make some tea, sit down in your armchair and all around there’s silence. Everyone decides for themselves whether that’s loneliness or freedom.” — viaHoda Kotb
“Walk with me for a while, my friend—you in my shoes, I in yours—and then let us talk.” — Richelle E. Goodrich
“Babies awaken slightly disoriented, with a look that’s half Angel and half Lost Tourist.” — Paul Reiser
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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After a few days in Dubrovnik it was time to bid the city farewell and travel onward to the country of Montenegro.
Map courtesy of Owl & Mouse modified by J. Ross for this post
Shortly after boarding the ferry at the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), the beauty of the area was on display.
Against such a backdrop even a humble transport ferry somehow becomes more photogenic.
The crossing of the bay to Porto Montenegro took approximately 15-20 minutes.
After disembarking the ferry, travelers can take a brief ride to the marina with its impressive yachts.
Adjacent to the waterfront was a beautifully detailed shopping mall where visitors can feel like they are in an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
The mall ran alongside the hotel and “commuter” marina for smaller watercraft.
After a quick visit to Porto Montenegro it was off to the ancient walled city of Kotor.
Gurdic Gate (South Gate) City of Kotor
The small city with winding streets and steep hillsides has numerous attractions and charming characteristics. A favorite stop for tourists is the Cathedral Of Saint Tryphon (Sveti Tripun) which dates back to 1166. Parts of the Cathedral were rebuilt and modified after earthquakes as evidenced by the differences in the two towers.
The brick columns and vaulted arches offer the sanctuary the impressive countenance it’s history demands.
The gilded altar is one of the city’s prized possessions.
Not far from the Cathedral is a square where one of the oldest trees in the world can be found. This black poplar was reportedly planted around 1667.
The thick brick walls and amply spaced viewpoints reinforce the concept that Kotor is a fortress.
It is a wonder how some of the more delicate artifacts such as this carving of the Venetian Lion under an archway have withstood the centuries.
Every town or village of this era has at least one fountain.
Built along the base of the mountainous cliffs, residents of Kotor made use of steep, outdoor stairways that have become quite worn over the years.
In any area that beckons travelers, there are dining venues and Kotor was no exception.
Inside the city’s walls one can see just the tips of the cliffs of Mount Lovćen. Once outside of the wall the scope of the mountains becomes more apparent.
The domed buildings inside the wall are nestled between the mountains and the Škurda River.
“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“The direction of the mind is more important than its progress.” — Joseph Joubert
“If you have a boat to sail, land becomes a choice! If you do not have a boat to sail, land becomes a fate! Create different choices so that you can have different fates!” — Mehmet Murat ildan
“In the age of television [and social media], image becomes more important than substance.” — S. J. Hayakawa
“I was allowed to ring the bell for five minutes until everyone was in assembly. It was the beginning of power.” — Jeffrey Archer
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“When you are strong, you can be strong for others.” — Gary Vaynerchuck
“Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.” — William Ewart Gladstone
“We are all part of a larger stream of events. We are all the beneficiaries of those who have gone before us.” — David McCullough
“I, on the other hand, believe that books, maps, scissors, and Scotch tape dispensers are all unreliable vagrants, likely to take off for parts unknown unless strictly confined to quarters.” — Anne Fadiman
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie
“Have patience with everything unresolved in you heart and try to love the questions themselves. It is possible to live and not know.” — Rainer Maria Rilke
“How long have you been holding those words in your head, hoping to use them?” — John Locke
“The advantage of growing up with siblings is that you become very good at fractions.” — Robert Brault
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“The day you stop racing is the day you win the race.” – Bob Marley
“There is very little difference between one man and another; but what little there is, is very important.” — Jonathan Gottschal
“The ability to express an idea is well nigh as important as the idea itself.” — Bernard Baruch
“Thanks for all the birthday greetings! To tell the truth, I don’t feel like 96 at all—I feel a lot more like 95.” — Mel Brooks
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.” — Elie Wiesel
“Figuring out who people are takes time. And it takes twice as much time if they’re trying to impress you.” — Dr. Gregory House
“Once you’re in the arena, never take advice from people on the sidelines. Their map is entirely formed from the outside looking in and is unlikely to provide value for someone in the game.” — Sahil Bloom
“My list of things I never pictured myself saying when I pictured myself as a parent has grown over the years.” — Polly Berrien Berends
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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Archived Version of a Previous Newsletter
OLD NEWS
This is an archived version of a previously issued pickleball newsletter. The most current N. Phoenix Newsletter is available by clicking HERE!
Latest N. Phoenix Pickleball News – July 11, 2022
Hello N. Phoenix Pickleball Players:
Sorry that this is somewhat delayed, but I have been away from home and my usual technology gear.
***** City of Phoenix Summer Schedule *****
For those who have already visited the community centers in Phoenix, this will probably not be new with the EXCEPTION that this is the most current version of the summer schedule.
Ben Johns has been one of the top ranked pickleball players. The video below is an archive of some of his amazing shots including several ATP (Around the Post) shots.
I am not saying it is magic, but when someone possesses such skills it seems that way. If you want to be entertained by pickleball goodness for 11 minutes, watch this video.
NOTE – A good number of Ben’s winners are set up by careful dinks and softer shots.
***** OLYMPIC MOVEMENT ROAD TO GOLD for Pickleball *****
I am not sure how many players know that there is an International Federation of Pickleball (IPF) planning to petition to have pickleball become an Olympic sport.
Their latest newsletter (Download HERE) includes the following summation on page 3:
Note: This process can only be successful with a united international community willing to promote pickleball as a unified group. Our hope is that we can all join together to complete this goal.”
***** VIDEO – Footwork: A Key to Pickleball Success *****
As pickleball coach and commentator Mark Renneson points out, it is often the less flashy nuances of a sport that make the difference between a player being good or great.
We tend to focus on hitting the ball, which of course is important, but do we think as much about our footwork and positioning? The video below featuring Simone Jardim and Lucy Kovalova vs Catherine Parenteau and Callie Smith, analyzes a professional tournament point to highlight some of the finer skills.
General Observations
All players watch every ball
Paddles are always up and in the ready position after each stroke
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***** Pickleball makes it to Sports Illustrated website*****
There are: Too many leagues. Too many federations. Battling billionaires. Bad behavior. And the growth of a booming sport is on the line.
“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore.” — Dale Carnegie
“The enemy of the conventional wisdom is not ideas but the march of events.” — John Kenneth Galbraith
“To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life.” — T. S. Eliot
“I finished a big book the other day. 421 pages. That’s a lot of coloring when you think about it.” — Adam Sandler
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— Marlene Dietrich —
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Today’s Q.U.O.T.E. – 20220330
“We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” — Edward R. Murrow
“Hope my country will never become an uncomfortable place for the unbeliever, as it could easily become if prayer was made one of the requirements of the accredited citizen.” — E.B. White
“When two people decide to get a divorce, it isn’t a sign that they ‘don’t understand’ one another, but a sign that they have, at last, begun to.” — Helen Rowland
“Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee
And I’ll forgive Thy great big one on me.” — Robert Frost
Hmmmm! — “Based on how much you can bond with someone by hating the same thing, a dating app based on dislikes would probably be fairly successful.” – via Shower Thoughts
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What’s the difference between STATUS QUOtes and Q.U.O.T.E. (Quotes Up On The Edge)
If you happen to follow STATUS QUOtes on a regular basis, you might have noticed that controversial topics are largely avoided.
As a quotation enthusiast, I felt there was a need for a space with quotes that would resonate with readers and which, by the nature of the quote or the person quoted, might cut a bit closer to the bone than those on the STATUS QUOte pages.
That’s where Q.U.O.T.E. – Quotes Up On The Edge comes in. These pages, unlike STATUS QUOtes, will not be published on a daily or regular basis. When there has been an ample number of witticisms, timely remarks, irreverent humor, etc. to gather an interesting compilation, they will appear on JBRish.com
If this is your “cup of tea,” check back often! Please do not comment about the topics and/or opinions; they are not necessarily those of JBRish. If you have something to say that would enlighten viewers regarding the meaning of the quotation or quip, then please feel free to chime in.
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