Franklin Sense

"If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?"

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:55 -0800

“If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?”

- Dr. Laurence J. Peter
Canadian educator

"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it."

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:37:06 -0800

“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”

- Margaret Fuller

"If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it."

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:06:22 -0800

“If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it.”

- Andy Rooney

Phoenix

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:41:46 -0700

According to NPR, 90% of Phoenix has been built since 1950 and it’s primary reason for existence is to grow (think urban sprawl).

"Indecision may or may not be my problem."

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:04:13 -0700

“Indecision may or may not be my problem.”

- Jimmy Buffett

"Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make..."

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:34:21 -0700

“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’”

- Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

"The future is here. It’s just not widely distributed yet."

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:02:08 -0700

“The future is here. It’s just not widely distributed yet.”

- William Gibson, author of “Neuromancer”

"My future starts when I wake up every morning. … Every day I find something creative to do..."

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:30:49 -0700

“My future starts when I wake up every morning. … Every day I find something creative to do with my life.”

- Miles Davis, American jazz musician

"My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been."

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:56:25 -0700

“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.”

- Diane Arbus, American Photographer

"I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work."

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:51:44 -0700

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

- Thomas Edison

"Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again."

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:26:23 -0700

“Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.”

- L. Frank Baum

Serious Moto-Envy: The Zero S all-electric motorcycle (with video!)

Tue, 05 May 2009 20:41:35 -0700

Serious Moto-Envy: The Zero S all-electric motorcycle (with video!)

Trying out MoodBlast, seems interesting

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:32:11 -0800

Trying out MoodBlast, seems interesting

"Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:27:37 -0800

“Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.”

- Winston Churchill

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:52:12 -0800

““If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.””

- John Quincy Adams

"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:06 -0800

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”

- Hal Borland

"I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out my nose."

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:37:40 -0800

“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out my nose.”

- Woody Allen

"Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another."

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:12:17 -0800

“Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.”

- John Dewey

American Philosopher and Educator

"I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then..."

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:48:23 -0800

“I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.”

- Harry S. Truman, 33rd U.S. president

"It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits."

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:33:24 -0800

“It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits.”

- Charles A. Jaffe
author and columnist