Cryptoquote Solved – 06/02/22

“And what is so rare as a day in June?  Then, if ever, come perfect days.“   —   James Russell Lowell

( . . . then heaven tries earth, if it be in tune, and over it softly her warm ear lays.  James was a nature boy, as well as a poet.  And, I guess he really appreciated the month of June.  And, why not?  All the best people’s birthdays are in June, like Paul McCartney, Bruce Smith . . . and yer Uncle Rave’s!  June should be the month of the best weather, but global warming has made it increasingly hotter.  On Tuesday it was 93 degrees Fahrenheit, by me!  Normally, it should be in the upper 70s.  Low 80s tops.  The increased heat is causing people to lose sleep, and to lose their cool.  So, add road rage and mass shootings to the list of effects of global warming!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler -10/05/21

“They are slaves who fear to speak for the fallen and the weak.”   —   James Russell Lowell

(I guess this pretty much sums up our corporate media!  People are getting crapped on all over the world, but they remain silent, while “informing” us of Britney Spears’ trials and tribulations, and billionaires flying into space!  The iceberg lettuce of “news”.  It’s nice to see a quote from a person of conscience!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Happy birthday to David Bryson, of Counting Crows!

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 09/08/20

“They are slaves who fear to speak for the fallen and the weak.”   —   J.R. Lowell

(Great way of sneaking Lowell back in so soon!  Our media seems to fear to speak for the fallen and the weak.  But, of course, their corporate masters keep them on a short leash.  Some subjects they virtually refuse to bring up/cover.  And, when they do mention the weak it seems they always have to sully them a bit.  I guess they always want to give “the authority” a little window of . . . justification for their abuses.  Speak out, friends!  Be well and do good.)   —   YUR

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Sunday Cryptoquote Spoiler – 09/06/20

“Blessed are they who have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say it.”   —   James Russell Lowell

(Then . . . I guess that’s it.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 08/15/16

Portrait drawing of U.S. poet James Russell Lowell (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come.”   —   James Russell Lowell

(That’s being highly optimistic/philosophical!  But, I guess there’s always someone who’s got it it worse than you do, or your problems could be much much worse.  So, be grateful for what you have.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 03/10/10

“Not what we give but what we share.  For the gift without the giver is bare.”   — James Russell Lowell

Sunday Cryptoquote Spoiler – 09/06/09

“Blessed are they who have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say it.”   — James Russell Lowell

(I’m liking this guy, more and more!) —   YUR

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/16/09

“If youth be a defect, it is one that we outgrow only too soon.”   — James Russell Lowell

(Your Uncle Rave!  Still just “39” . . . and holding!) —   YUR

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 05/27/09

“Fortunes made in no time are like shirts made in no time; it’s ten-to-one if they hang long together.”   —   James Russell Lowell

(Well, since I don’t really have all that long . . . I wouldn’t mind seeing some fast cash coming my way!)   —   YUR