Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Some Quotes & Humorous Headlines


You don't have to be tall to see the moon. - African Proverb


Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. - Victor Borge


Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think. - Frederico Garcia Lorca


In the richness of language - its grace, breadth, and dexterity - lies its power. To speak with clarity, brevity, and wit is like holding a lightning rod. - James Salter, American novelist b. 1925


Actual Newspaper Headlines:


Include Your Children When Baking Cookies

Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Experts Say

Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should be Belted

Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case

Iraqi Head Seeks Arms

Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over

Eye Drops Off Shelf

Teacher Strikes Idle Kids

Enraged Cow Injures Farmer with Ax

Plane Too Close to Ground, Crash Probe Told

Miners Refuse to Work After Death

Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant

Stolen Painting Found by Tree

Two Sisters Reunited After 18 Years at Checkout Counter

War Dims Hope for Peace

Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures

Deer Kill 17,000

Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge

Kids Make Nutritious Snacks

Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half

Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors

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