The Jigsaw

My wife and I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, which we do together. We chanced on this one but without the original box so no picture. We got through it OK but it took longer without a picture to work from. As it was comprised of larger pieces that made it much easier but a full 1000 piece would have been a tougher assignment. Once completed, we thought the picture was unusual in a nice way. 

Life can be like that. If we don't have a clear picture of where we are going, it can lead to problems. Smaller issues we may get away with but bigger ones can end up causing headaches. If we can't avoid the situation, then treading carefully and seeking sound advice as we go can lead to a satisfactory outcome. 

Odd Things To Say

Sometimes we use sayings that are hard to fathom if you think about them.

"Whatever floats your boat".

That would have to be water. 

"I owe you an apology".

They still owe you an apology. If someone said "I owe you $100" then walked off, then they still owed you $100.  

"All is fair in love and war".

In love treating someone fairly is always the right thing and there is nothing fair about going to war.

"Bury the hatchet".

Why not not just put it in the shed. It's still useful.

"Cold hands, warm heart".

All living humans have a warm heart. Hands have nothing to do with it. 

"Kill two birds with one stone".

I'd like to see someone do that.

"Seeing is believing".

Sometimes we need to believe when we haven't seen, to put faith in something or someone.

"There is no such thing as a free lunch".

That depends on who's paying. 

Picture: Reader Built Boats

Classic Music Lyric Lines - Part 1

Lyrics in music can be meaningful and touch us personally. Here are a few that I've enjoyed over the years.

"Welcome to your life, there's no turning back"

-Everyone Wants To Rule The World

"Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest"

-The Boxer

"The sun in your eyes made some of the lies worth believing"

-Eye In The Sky

"I know that I'm a prisoner to all my Father held so dear, I know that I'm a hostage to all his hopes and fears"

-The Living Years

"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running like a watercolor in the rain"

-The Year of The Cat

"It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile, be yourself no matter what they say"

-An Englishman In New York

"Strangled by the wishes of pater, hoping for the arms of mater, get to me the sooner or later"

-Holding Back The Years

"Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head and pretend that he just doesn't see?"

-Blowin' In The Wind

PS. There isn't a Part 2 yet.