Monthly Archives: November 2012

Wisdom from William Henry Channing

Posted on November 21, 2012 by TheElegantologist

“To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently act frankly; to bear all cheerfully, do … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From Bearings Online Magazine

Posted on November 15, 2012 by TheElegantologist

Thankfulness And Gratitude   Thanksgiving is approaching, but marketers are already trying to get our minds past our gratitude and on to our greed – which they hope will fuel our spending on Black Friday. Rather than rushing past the … Continue reading →

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Rain, Dear.

Posted on November 13, 2012 by TheElegantologist

Old joke. There's been a drought in post-Soviet Siberia. The locals are concerned about the crops. Except for one old soldier — Rudolph– who insists that things will be put right and all will be well. He has, he asserts, … Continue reading →

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