Tag Archives: Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem. The Lighter Side.

Posted on September 18, 2016 by vanbytheriver

It’s a phrase we all know, understand and translate incorrectly. Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero. From lyric poet Horace, in the first century BC, it is translated as “seize” the day. Carpe actually means “pluck”, giving us the more … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Entertainment, Family, Humor, Movies | Tagged Carpe Diem, Dead Poets Society, Horace, Robert Herrick, Robin Williams | 88 Comments

3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1.

Posted on September 17, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Memento mori—remember death! These are important words. If we kept in mind that we will soon inevitably die, our lives would be completely different. If a person knows that he will die in a half hour, he certainly will not … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Random Thoughts, Writing | Tagged 3 Day Quote Challenge, Carpe Diem, Leo Tolstoy, Life Affirmation, Memento Mori | 21 Comments

3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 3

Posted on August 11, 2015 by vanbytheriver

In the final day of this challenge, I wanted to pay tribute to American humorist, columnist and award- winning author Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996. She was a favorite in my childhood home; and the comic voice of my mother’s generation. Her … Continue reading →