CURRENT EVENTS

Regarding Election Outcomes

 

Another Bathroom Controversy 

PHYSICAL TRAITS 

Honor Thy Temple

Please don’t let this be you.

CHARACTER TRAITS

The Foundation for Being Extraordinary

If you are sure your goal is worthy, don’t give up on it.

However, if your goals are not noble, then perhaps

SOCIAL TRAITS

Getting Along with Others

LEARNING TRAITS

Growth Keeps You Extraordinary

Work is a very important part of an extraordinary person’s life.  

When applying for a job, you should always be who you are, since if you convince a future employer you are someone you are not, two things will happen.  You will be living a lie and eventually your true self’ will appear and disappoint your employer.

With that said, please think about how you present yourself on social media.

MISCELLANEOUS 

The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary

The person you choose for a spouse or life partner will have a significant impact upon your life.  They likely will either uplift you or drag you down to their level.

SELF-HELP BOOKS

Up the Organization

by Robert Townsend

This book came out in 1970 and I first read it back in September 1976. I’ve reviewed it a couple of times since, the most recent time being last week.  So much of the advice in this very easy to read book is still relevant today and I wish I had adopted more of its recommendations back in 1976

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

Bulworth

Here is a 1998 film about an interesting election.  You tell me if this election film is or is not more outrageous than our current presidential contest.  Below, is part of a brief description of this film via Wikipedia.

Turning up in California for his campaign extremely drunk, Bulworth begins speaking his mind freely at public events and in the presence of the C-SPAN film crew following his campaign. After dancing all night in an underground club and smoking marijuana, he even starts rapping in public. His frank, potentially offensive remarks make him an instant media darling and re-energize his campaign. (Source: Wikipedia)

LAST WEEK’S POLL – Self-Defense Training

Here is the types of self-defense training we have received:

   35% Firearms

   35% Hand to hand

   15% Other types of defense such as pepper sprays

   10% Knife, sword, etc

   5% Boxing

THIS WEEK POLL – Prince

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Raspberry Beret

by Prince & The Revolution

There are just so many songs to pick from when attempting to honor Prince and I am sure most would select one other than this one, but this was the one I selected.

ART OF THE WEEK

Possible Cleopatra Statue 

There are many depictions of Cleopatra, from ancient coins and Roman statues; however, many of these depictions do not look at all alike.

I must admit I tend to question this depiction of Cleopatra, that I came across while traveling in Mexico, still I thought I would present it to you for your consideration.

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE

Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), known simply as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.

He was a musical innovator and known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, soul, psychedelia, and pop.

He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year of his eligibility. [ ] (Source: Wikipedia)

THIS WEEK’S JOKE

BLOG

Thanks to Tania for commenting on last week’s post.  Comments are so encouraging, I urge you to let me know what you are thinking via a blog comment.

Hemangini, thank you for following this blog and bringing the total number of blog followers to 60.  

My Harmony Books & Films Facebook page and bring the total likes up to 64.  

If you think this blog has any merit, please pass it on to your friends.  Hopefully, more of you will continue to share this blog with others. My thanks to Joanne and Carol, for sharing my post last week on Facebook.

MY BOOK

If you know someone who is trying to change their life or that needs to change their life, please consider my book.

For those of you into reading books on a Kindle, the Kindle version of my book is $4.95.

My book is available on-line from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million.  

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