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Quotes

My favorite quotes from those who are famous, crossed my path, made me laugh, a friend, loved one and many … many … others.

David Hyde Pierce

February 4, 2009October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“My life is an open book, but don’t expect me to read it to you.” — David Hyde Pierce

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Thomas Dewar

December 9, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they’re open.” — Thomas Dewar

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MLK, Jr.

November 14, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Unknown

November 6, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” — unknown

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Homer Simpson

September 18, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“As I got up in front of them, I felt an intoxication that had nothing to do with alcohol. It was the intoxication of being a public spectacle.” –Homer Simpson

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Ken Muir (Novell Engineer)

September 18, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“I realized that for the average user, just as XP was lipstick on a pig, Vista is lipstick, blush, and eye shadow on even a fatter pig.” –Ken Muir (Novell Engineer)

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Barbara Bush

September 18, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“Clinton lied. A man might forget where he parks or where he lives, but he never forgets oral sex, no matter how bad it is.” –Barbara Bush

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Leslie Regier

September 18, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“Just performed an acrobatic feat.  Removed my sports bra without taking my top off.  Easy to do with a normal bra, but a sports bra is a whole other beast.” –Leslie Regier

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William Thomas

September 18, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“I’m too sexy for my chair! OMG so sexy it’s unbelievable!” –William Thomas

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V for Vendetta

September 18, 2008October 26, 2016 Carl RodakowskiQuotes

“All the world’s a stage, and everything else is vaudeville.” –V for Vendetta

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    “The first time you let something slide because of fear you’ve lost.” — George Clooney

Carl’s Rants

  • Being a Home Owner
    August 12, 2026 -

    I know it is pretty much everyone’s dream to own their own home, but I honestly am not a fan. Almost three decades ago was my last rental experience. Since then I’ve been fortunate enough to have owned a house (to one extent or the other). The latest house, my house that I got on my own, was some of the worst stress I’ve ever had to deal with. Let’s just say that the infection I got a couple years ago, where I almost lost my leg, was nothing compared to buying a house. But I digress. This isn’t about buying a house, nor about infections, this is simply about owning a home and the utter drama involved in owning the “thing”. This house isn’t in bad shape, this isn’t some money pit thing. Besides the seller taking some shortcuts with painting and decor stuff, there isn’t anything physically wrong with the house … yet. But trying to keep up with things, maintaining the structure, dealing with little issues, it just feels overwhelming somedays — most days lately. I barely can get my car’s oil changed, and who knows if, or when, I’ll ever do any regular maintenance on that. The house … this building has far more items to check off then I have to even list for my car. I could easily start a list and probably forget half the things that I am currently avoiding, the list would then be woefully lacking. And I like making lists. Yes, I’m one of those “list” people. But this list, overwhelms, even me. This reminds me of the things we learn as kids that are parents try to teach us (which of course, we never listen too). I wish someone would have told me half the stuff I need to know before I went down this path. What I did hear was the opposite of what I needed to know, or maybe I should say, should’ve known. I probably wouldn’t have listened, and to be honest, I’m not listening now. I’m just overwhelmed. I honestly don’t know what the point of this post is really about. Yes, I’m frustrated, I’m so over owning a home … but … I couldn’t imagine still renting and paying for someone else’s property or dream. I’d do it again and I’d hate it just as much yet, I’d find it just as rewarding. I think, if anything, everyone should take the leap and do it. Know this though, life changes, and what you might have first thought you’d do, you might not want to do it in five or ten years. I had grand hopes for my home, but boy has all that changed and life is nothing like it was when I bought my home ten or so yeas ago.

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