07/26/26 – Having vs. Wanting

July 26, 2026 Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Having vs. Wanting

Book of the Week

Starting out on your business career, or know someone who is, or if you just want to manage your life better; get this fun to read book.

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

Sample

You need to have passion for what you are doing. Uncle Tony always loved repeating this story about the building of a cathedral during the Middle Ages as an example of the attitude that makes a person successful:

A man came across three masons who were working at chipping chunks of granite from large blocks.

The first seemed unhappy at his job, chipping away and often look-ing at his watch. When the man asked what it was that he was doing, the first mason replied, “I’m hammering this stupid rock, and I can’t wait ’til 5 when I can go home.”

The man asked a second mason, who was carefully hammering the granite block, what he was doing. The mason replied, “Well, I’m molding this block of rock so that it can be used with others to construct a wall. It’s not bad work, but I’ll sure be glad when it’s done.”

A third mason was passionately hammering at his block, taking time to stand back and admire his work. He chipped off small pieces until he was satisfied that it was the best he could do. When asked what he was doing, the mason stopped, looked upward, and proudly said, “I am building a cathedral!”

Movie of the Week

As many of you know, I’m back to watching this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am wrapping up watching Season 14.

Midsomer Murders

Music of the Week

Shut Up and Dance

Movie Compilation

Please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/00ezoTnw1HM?si=AcQFgnns8jxadB42

People of the Week

Positive Thinkers

Art of the Week

Book Store Art

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

My Final Cover The Kindle version of this book is free, and the paperback version is $10 However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life, only you can do that. This book can be ordered from Amazon

07/19/26 – Weather Forecast

July 19, 2026 Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Weather Forecast

Book of the Week

This is a short (106 pgs.) and easy to read book that will provide you with some important insights.

On The Shortness of Life

By Seneca & Translated by C.D.N. Costa

Movie of the Week

As many of you know, I’m back to watching this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am wrapping up watching Season 13.

Midsomer Murders

Music of the Week

96 Tears (1966)

By Question Mark & The Mysterians

This is a video from last Sunday, when I saw this group perform their hit song, 60 years after it first came out.

Video by Carol

Add’l Info

Question Mark and the Mysterians are an American garage rock band from Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan, initially active between 1962 and 1969.

Their name was inspired by the 1957 Japanese science fiction film The Mysterians. Question Mark was an eccentric figure, publicly stating that his soul had originated from Mars and that he once walked on Earth with the dinosaurs.

Question Mark and the Mysterians one of the earliest groups whose musical style is described as punk rock. Their music and imagery were highly influential on later bands.

The band in 1966 released its first and most acclaimed single, “96 Tears”, which became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled the group to a 15-month period of national prominence.

Question Mark and the Mysterians were unable to replicate that success with their later recordings, they did reach the singles charts on four occasions.

They disbanded in 1969, but have regrouped and released additional material over the years.

“96 Tears” was listed at number 210 on the 2004 Rolling Stone list The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Question Mark (aka Rudy Martinez, 80 in 2023

People of the Week

People Who Don’t Hold Grudges

Art of the Week

Porsche Cayenne

Not mine, but I have had it for four weeks now.

Joke of The Week

Mario Adrion

Please click on the link below

https://youtube.com/shorts/LKCQmvt5Kik?si=29gp7Sc7CH4fwSqo

Physical Traits

Good advice, but don’t re-rack your weights

like this.

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

07/12/26 – Don’t Just Wish For A Great 2026

July 12, 2026 Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Don’t Just Wish For A Great 2026

The year is half over!

Book of the Week

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

Sample

If you must disagree with someone, do so with tact and in a way that allows the other person to save face. And you never want to become angry during an argument, since you will likely end up looking stupid.

Speaking of arguments, Uncle Tony told me that one time he got into an argument with his furnace.

I asked, “What happened?”

Uncle Tony said, “Well, things got a little heated.”

Movie of the Week

As many of you know, I’m back to watching this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am now into Season 13.

Midsomer Murders

Music of the Week

Hit The Road Jack (Cover)

By Khreschatyk Choir

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/x9P03mg-TmY?si=uwrERaqcITpIZ3GG

People of the Week

Ken and Greg

Two of the best people I have ever come across.

They are both gone now, a loss to many of us.

Art of the Week

My favorite painting

with my favorite person.

Paris Street; Rainy Day

ByFrench artist Gustave Caillebotte in 1877.

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Even if you are past 50,

exercise still helps.

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

07/05/26 – In Case You Need Something to Believe In

July 5, 2026 Wm. Allen5 Comments

Current Events

In Case You Need Something to

Believe In

Book of the Week

I wrote this book in 2014 or 12 years ago.

Some of the recommended films, as well as a few of the jokes are dated, but overall the advice remains sound.

The kindle version is free, the digital copy is $1, and the paperback is only $10

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

Movie of the Week

I tried watching a movie that seemed like it had promise. However, the start of the movie was so distressing, I had seen more than I wanted to see.

What kind of Hollywierd people write, produce and appear in this type of film.

I’m back to watching this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am now into Season 12, and appreciate it more than ever.

Midsomer Murders

Music of the Week

YMCA (1978)

By Village People

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/CS9OO0S5w2k?si=N149ZRSgH8-vIGZ-

Person of the Week

Victor Willis

(July 1, 1951 – June 30, 2026)

He was the founding lead singer and frontman of the Village People, died at age 74 on June 30, 2026, following a short but aggressive illness. He famously co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man,” and “In the Navy

Art of the Week

This seems to be a very serious artist

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/DPS361ysbpk?si=91PaRxVrgbQVVj3s

Character Traits

Social Traits

“Never ruin an apology with an excuse.”

Source: Benjamin Franklin

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

06/28/26 – Happy Upcoming Fourth of July

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Wm. Allen7 Comments

Current Events

Happy Upcoming Fourth of July

Book of the Week

George Washington’s

Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior

After reading this little book, when you listen to the discourse in this country; you will immediately realize how far we have fallen from Washington’s day in being civil to one another.

Stand up against hateful speech.

Movie of the Week

For some of you, this film will bring back memories and others of you may find the film irrelevant. It takes place in a time that no longer exists. Some will find that sad; but others will find the door to opportunity has never been opened wider.

American Graffiti (1973)

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/etGj_xQSKRM?si=czPl5NTqOdpgWM-J

Music of the Week

Good Morning Vietnam

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/EYGhn–fbiM?si=5k472u6N4-XNEcRr

People of the Week

Signers of the Decoration of Independence

Art of the Week

Carol’s Flag Cake

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Actually not only on Facebook, but anywhere;

it is pretty much a waste of time

to argue.

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

06/21/26 – Happy Father’s Day

June 21, 2026 Wm. Allen9 Comments

Current Events

Happy Father’s Day

Book of the Week

The Voltaire Collection, Volume 1

By Voltaire

Voltaire—perfected the philosophical tale, a literary form embedding profound questions about existence, justice, and human nature within entertaining narratives that made complex ideas accessible while evading censorship through wit and indirection.

This collection of Voltaire’s works even includes a science fiction story, written in 1739.

Movie of the Week

I continue to watch this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am now into Season 10, and still not tired of it (Although I realize some of you folks may be tired of me mentioning it each week 🙂)

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

Me & Our James Brown at work.

After the death of James Brown,

we had a funeral for our James Brown

Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag (1965)

By James Brown

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/rnDEr9R0snU?si=3MDdBfGajKJcxG6r

Person of the Week

George Washington

Art of the Week

Juxtaposition

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Social Traits

It is easy to be a “One Upper” or “Topper”.

Please try not to be one.

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

The Kindle version of this book is free, and the paperback version is $10 However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life, only you can do that. This book can be ordered from Amazon

06/14/26 – Your Day

June 14, 2026 Wm. Allen13 Comments

Current Events

Your Day

Book of the Week

Letters from a Stoic

By Seneca

This readable version of Seneca’s writings contains some worthwhile advice.

Born in 4 B.C. and sentence to death by three Roman emperors (Caligula, Claudius, and Nero–who succeeded), his thoughts are still relevant today.

For several years of his turbulent life, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire.

His inspired reasoning is derived mainly from Stoic principles.

Movie of the Week

I continue to watch this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am now into Season 9.

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

I started out in life as a cowboy

Should’ve Been A Cowboy (1993)

By Toby Keith

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/aIq1LvzSLsk?si=5bvwRxUljuNTjq4O

Person of the Week

Ourselves

That is something to think about.

Art of the Week

Clothes Pin Art

I thought this was rather clever

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

You may want to research the benefits of creatine.

It is unlike any other supplement, it actually works.

Character Traits

Isn’t this true for most of us?

Social Traits

Learning Traits

I’ve heard that the lottery is a tax on the poor.

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

06/07/26 – Be Happy

June 7, 2026 Wm. Allen8 Comments

Current Events

Be Happy

Generally, most people are as happy as they

want to be.

Book of the Week

I enjoyed last week’s book by Chris Ferrie, so I thought I would read another one of his books.

I am on page 162 and enjoying the book.

42 Reasons to Hate the Universe

by Chris Ferrie

Movie of the Week

I continue to watch this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am now into Season 8.

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

Walk of Life (1985)

By Dire Straits

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/kd9TlGDZGkI?si=QOZsZYjznOkznmu4

Person of the Week

If you are a fan of the Buffy the Vampire TV series, you know who this fellow is.

Anthony Head

Art of the Week

An Hourglass of Aging

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Notice, I’m not saying age is just a number.

The only people saying that are people who haven’t hit 75.

I have been healthy all my life, but I assure you that it is going to get a bit rough after 75.

But if you work at being healthy (It is a full time job), your quality of life will be so much better than many who are much younger than you.

Character Traits

Social Traits

That definitely is a long distance relationship.

Learning Traits

And you thought you would never use that Periodic Table stuff from your high school chemistry class.

The elements involved in the joke are:

Na: Sodium

H: Hydrogen

Br: Bromine

O: Oxygen

Miscellaneous

Alice: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”

Cheshire Cat: “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.”

Alice: “I don’t much care where—”

Cheshire Cat: “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.”

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

05/31/26 – Be Kind

May 31, 2026 Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Be Kind

Book of the Week

It is an easy book to read, but you may not like what it says.

***Cosmic Bullsh*t***

by Chris Ferrie

Chris Ferrie takes on astrology, alien conspiracies, creation myths, time travel, and other wildly popular pseudoscientific beliefs―and dissects them with clarity, irreverence, and a PhD-level scalpel. The tone is equal parts stand-up and science seminar.

Movie of the Week

I’m back to this 25 season (soon to be 26) series and I am now into Season 7.

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

This video shows a lot of “Larger Than Life” people from the past.

Wonderful World (1960)

By Sam Cooke

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/QfzpAv1hi2Y?si=GbV8zm7-D4XowZZJ

Person of the Week

My boss

John Nelson

(Deceased)

and friend

Art of the Week

Backyard Art

Joke of The Week

Interviewing Princess Leia

To see the film clip, just click on the link below

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=9088010304561260

Physical Traits

Time to start working on yourself

Character Traits

When bad things happen to you,

there is usually a way to turn things around.

Social Traits

I know it is difficult, but the best thing that you can give someone is your undivided attention.

It helps if you put your cell phone away.

Learning Traits

I think for most of us, this is very

true.

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

05/24/26 – Memorial Day

May 24, 2026 Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Memorial Day

Book of the Week

Snapchat sensation, business mogul, and recording artist DJ Khaled, tells us about his keys to success.

I think he offers some excellent advice.

The Keys

by DJ Khaled

Movie of the Week

I just saw this recent film and it is excellent, plus good to see these folks after 20 years have passed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/PMd1at7OwiE?si=yvlv7FiDQFXNRg1x

Music of the Week

Burning Down The House

By Tom Jones and The Cardigans

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/iYuldgIOelY?si=bfvc_24ZIooGT9Ud

Person of the Week

General Eisenhower

Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.

He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942–43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944–45 from the Western Front. In 1951, he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. (Source: Wikipedia)

Art of the Week

National Statuary Hall

Washington DC

This room was used as the chamber of the House of Representatives from 1807 to 1857.

In 1864, it became National Statuary Hall, in which individual states sent statues of men and women who influenced the building of the Nation and States.