What is a Quafaie?


Quafaie (pronounced: kwa FAY) are fantasy creatures that exist in the fantasy writing of Hugh Kemeny, and are created by him. They are primarily in Hugh Kemeny’s Black Phoenix short stories...

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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Daily Factoid

Animal Helpers
Research shows that pets can help children to to improve:
  • Academic performance
  • Physical and emotional well-being
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Social skills
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 4/5 May 2013

Daily Inspiration

We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thought give joy when they speak and act.
- Buddha
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Sat/Sun 4/5 May 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013

Daily Factoid

Every closed eye is not sleeping, 
and every open eye is not seeing.
- Bill Cosby, American comedian (b. 1937)
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 3 May 2013

Daily Inspiration

As our mind dwells on holy things, we become holy.
- Paramananda
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Fri 3 May 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Daily Factoid

Change is Good.
There are 293 ways to make change for a 1-dollar bill.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Thu 2 May 2013

Daily Inspiration

I vow to cultivate loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and to relieve them of their suffering.
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Thu 2 May 2013

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Daily Factoid

Birth Verse
Who first beholds the light of day,
In spring's sweet, flowery month of May,
And wears an emerald all her life,
Shall be a loved and happy wife.
- Tiffany and Company, 1870
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Wed 1 May 2013

Daily Inspiration

There are two might and perpetual streams of love in this world. On the one hand the Supreme Lord is seeking human beings, and on the other human hearts are seeking Him.
- Swami Satprakashananda
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Wed 1 May 2013 



Do everything in the name of God and nothing will affect you.
 - Sir Swami Satchidananda
Wisdom of The East daily calendar; Wed 17 Apr 2013