The Hindenburg catastrophe occurred on 6 May, 1937. The cause of the fire remains unknown, though there are multiple theories. Surprisingly, only 36 people perished in the disaster, one of them a ground crewman. The loss of the Hindenburg caused a decline in public interest in airship travel. What would have happened if the Hindenburg had not been lost? Maybe zeppelins would have remained popular. Also the band Led Zeppelin would have had to come up with a different photo for their debut album's cover. Personally, I'd like to fly on an airship some day. But I'm eccentric like that.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Thoughts from the White Board - March 3

Ever notice how when you have an important task to do, everything else becomes so much more interesting?  Today is my day to write my midterm paper for my Middle Eastern History class, and I'm really trying.  But everything else seems...  well, like I said.  So much more interesting.  Even things I'd usually not enjoy doing seem fascinating, like the prospect of washing the dog or the idea of contemplating complex mathematical equations (for me that's algebra).

Sigh...




Everybody likes to go their own way - to choose their own time and manner of devotion. - Jane Austen

Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you're exactly the same. - Audrey Hepburn

Every woman should marry an archaeologist because she grows increasingly attractive to him as she grows increasingly to resemble a ruin. - Agatha Christie

Sex appeal is 50% what you've got and 50% what people think you've got. - Sophia Loren



Must be lady's day on the White Board, or something.

The parting comment:

Source: LOL snaps.com
I don't know that I could put my feet into those things day after day, once I'd noticed the queer way in which they were looking up at me.  Sounds like the great beginning to a scary short story: "The slippers were glaring at me again from the carpeted floor..."
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2 comments:

  1. AmandaMarch 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I see the dirty dishes and piles of folded clothes held no interest for you ;)

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  2. Mr. WongMarch 3, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Yes, but my point was that I was trying to work on my paper. And after all, isn't that what is most important? Haha

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