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Saturday, September 6, 2008
Robert Pirsig and his Bike  
Robert Pirsig and his Bike
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Spotlight: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is probably the most popular philosophy book of the seventies — and still going strong — with more than five million copies sold worldwide. It appears in Guinness World Records as the bestselling book rejected by the largest number of publishers (121). The story of the seventeen-day journey of a father and his son across the United States from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to California, is described by author Robert Pirsig as a kind of Chautauqua — a series of talks designed to educate and entertain. Happy birthday to Pirsig, who turns 80 today.
Quote: "The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there." Robert Pirsig
Question of the Day: What is a zen parable?
A zen parable is a short story open for interpretation by the reader or listener. There is no right or wrong interpretation as each person hearing it will interpret it from the perspective of his or her own life and circumstances.
Word of the day: tutelage
The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
Synonyms: tuition, tutorship

Meaning #2: attention and management implying responsibility for safety
Synonyms: care, charge, guardianship
WordNet)
Back to school! After "I love you," these may be the three words that inspire the most excitement. This week we'll look at some words relating to education.
Today's History:
Saint Petersburg  
Saint Petersburg

Today's Birthdays:
Jeff Foxworthy  
Jeff Foxworthy

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