The Profit Prophet

OK, I just could not resist this: Romance, sex, orgies, wolves, and martyrdom all under one legend. Oh my, what a day we have!!! We might celebrate romance and sweethearts on this day, but boy, the Romans really knew how to party. While history is fun, it is also interesting to know how some things never change (like falling in love and celebrating it!). Happy St. Valentine’s and Lupercalia. May you celebrate it at your heart’s content with someone who has stolen or whom you have given your heart away!  Lupercalia is uniquely Roman. It harkens back to the days when Rome was nothing more than a few shepherds living on a hill known as Palantine and was surrounded by wilderness teeming with wolves. The name comes from lupus, or the latin form of wolf, that celebrates the founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus (as they were suckled by a she-wolf).  Another thought is that Lupercus, protector of flocks against wolves, is a likely candidate for the name. In any case, there is no que...

This is a funny video explaining the difference between how men think and how woman think called the Tail of Two Brains.  The video is by Mark Gungor and he uses boxes to describe the difference.  Thanks Barry Thornton (a super brillian individual and good friend) for the forward.  Enjoy!!

1. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way... So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness. 2. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. 3. I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather... Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. 5. The last thing I want to do is hurt someone. But it's still on the list. 6. Women might be able to fake orgasms. But men can fake a whole relationship. 7. We live in a society where pizza gets to your house before the police. 8. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 9. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. 10. If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong. 11. Men have two emotions: Hungry and Horny. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich. 12. War does not determine who is right - only who is left. 13. Be happy a thorn bush has roses...

Every year, the Washington Post puts out a request for its readers to submit alternative meanings to common words. They call it the neologism contest and below is the 2009 winners as judged by the editors of the paper. I really like how some of these “new” meanings actually make more sense than the old ones. The second list involves taking any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supplying a new definition. ____________________________________________________ Alternative Definitions: 1. Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs. 2. Flabbergasted (adj.), the state of being appalled over how much weight you have gained. 3. Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. 4. Esplanade (v.), to attempt an explanation while drunk. 5. Willy-nilly (adj.), impotent, flaccid. 6. Negligent (adj.), a condition in which you absentmindedly answer the door in your nightgown. 7. Lymph (v.), to walk with a lisp. 8...

Yes, a new year and new decade is fast approaching, but I would like to point out a few things about this New Year’s Eve that are pretty unique. First, tonight we will experience a Blue Moon. For those who do not know, it is when a full moon occurs within the same month, and it is very rare to have it on New Year’s Eve (next one is in 19 years). Secondly, instead of looking back at the year, some time ago I made a list of the MOST. These are kind of universal in their application, and thought it would make a nice addition as I wish you a very Happy New Year. THE MOST LIST The most destructive habit: Worry The greatest joy: Giving The kindest word: Thanks The greatest loss: Loss of Self-respect The most satisfying work: Helping Others The ugliest personality trait: Selfishness The most endangered species: Dedicated Leaders Our greatest natural resource: Our Youth The greatest "shot in the arm": Encouragement The most effective sleeping pill: Peace of Mind The most c...

"In the history of man, there have always been more horses' asses than horses." --Jeffrey Fry

While I keep a blog of quotations ( http://wordecho.blogspot.com ) I found these idioms, quips and idioms funny and an interesting spin on the obvious. Hope you enjoy them? 1. A day without sunshine is like night. 2. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot. 4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name. 5. Remember, half the people you know are below average. 6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest. 7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. 8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap. 9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture most people have. 10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. 11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines. 12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments. 13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand. 14. OK, so what's the speed of dark? 15. When everything is comin...