STATUS QUOtes — 20150120

Jeff

“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” — Zig Ziglar

“Each sunrise is a miracle for those who have waited in darkness.” — Unknown

These walls are funny. First you hate ’em, then you get used to ’em. Enough time passes, you get so you depend on them. That’s institutionalized.” — Shawshank Redemption

“Marrying someone is like buying something you’ve been admiring for a long time in a shop window; you may love it when you get it home, but it doesn’t always go with everything else in the house.[ed]” — Jean Kerr

Keep On Truckin

Jeff

Photographer Sergi Karplyuk captured this photo of Kaleb Whitby, age 27, who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado (see picture below of how it should look) when the pickup truck he was driving was sandwiched between two semi-trucks near Baker City, Oregon (bottom photo). Miraculously Whitby suffered only minor injuries needing just a couple of bandages and some ice.

Read more about the accident involving numerous cars on Interstate 84 in the Oregonian.

Chevrolet Silverado from Car and Driver
Picture Above Courtesy of Car and Driver

Crushed Chevrolet Silverado

Whitby Squeezed Tightly in his Truck

STATUS QUOtes — 20150119

Jeff

“Personality begins where comparison ends.” – Karl Lagerfeld

“It’s amazing the difference a bit of sky can make.” – Shel Silverstein, Where the Sidewalk Ends

“Circumstances can be the rulers of the weak or the instruments of the wise.[ed]” — Samuel Lover

“True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” – Erich Segal

Cat Crazy

Jeff


Kitty Carlisle

Kitty Carlisle’s Favorite Activity

At one time we shared our life with a cat. She was a wonderful pet and there were moments that she was cute beyond belief and other times when she was very exasperating for nothing more than acting like the cat she was. I have never seen an animal sleep more or be more afraid of the smallest object. Bags and boxes were two of her most favorite toys. For those who love their cats like we loved her, I offer the video below:


10 Signs You’re a Crazy Cat Person!

Have you loved a cat? What was your cat’s funniest habit or quirk? Comment below.

STATUS QUOtes — 20150117

Jeff

“Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.” — Horace

“The facts are indispensable; they are not sufficient. To solve a problem it is necessary to think.” — Robert Maynard Hutchins

“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” — Tom Stoppard

“If you’re ridin’ ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there.” — Mark Twain

Surreal iPhone Photography Will Amaze You

Jeff

Surreal iPhone photo of a Whale Jumping

There is a saying among photographers: “The best camera is the one you have with you.”
Simply put, if you only have one camera with you, then that is your best camera and it should be used to get the shot. Undoubtedly there are many very talented amateur and professional photographers, but intriguing, beautiful and award winning pictures can be taken with cameras that are not “top of the line,” so to speak.

The surreal photos of Robert Jahns were created and edited on an iPhone. Robert currently uses an iPhone 5s which is one model older than the most current version available today. He understates his talent by proclaiming that he downloads interesting apps and “plays around” with them.

Surreal iPhone photo a colorful umbrella in a snow storm

To read more about Robert Jahns and how he creates some of his photos and to see more of his pictures, visit the site below.

Cult of Mac

Can Pickleball Help You Stay Young-er?

Jeff

While the NY Times article referenced below, How Exercise Keeps Us Young, focused on cycling as a physical activity, the results are clear — exercise helps keep older people “younger.” Obviously there are some factors related to aging that cannot be reversed or denied, but according to the research, and extrapolating a bit, physical activity can help older people retain some properties of younger people.

Pickleball is a great exercise for those who want to get a good workout that is a lot of fun. I formerly peformed 45 minutes of aerobic exercises and 15 minutes of calisthenics every day. I enjoyed listening to my aerobics music, but quite frankly it was pretty boring. Pickleball, at any level, is anything but boring.

Benefits:

For the complete article and to read all about exercise in the “older” generation, here is the link:

How Exercise Keeps Us Young

STATUS QUOtes — 20150115

Jeff

“No person is a failure who is enjoying life.[ed]” — William Feather, American publisher

“Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” — Carol Burnett

“It is a wonderful seasoning of all enjoyments to think of those we love.” — Molière

“All the world’s a stage we’re going through.” — Lorrie Moore, Anagrams