CURRENT EVENTS

Vote Odin

I’m tired of career politicians and so here is another non-career politician seeking your vote.  As you can see, Odin delivers.

PHYSICAL TRAITS 

Honor Thy Temple

Drink responsibly or you may end up like these guys.

CHARACTER TRAITS

The Foundation for Being Extraordinary

I understand that the Marines say that if you aren’t 15 minutes early, you are late.

The Marines are an extraordinary group of people and we can’t all be Marines; but we can all be respectful of others’ time and show up on time.

SOCIAL TRAITS

Getting Along with Others

LEARNING TRAITS

Growth Keeps You Extraordinary

Ask yourself, what are you reading and who are your friends.

MISCELLANEOUS 

The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary

We don’t always want what is best for us.

SELF-HELP BOOKS

The Frog and Toad Treasury

By Arnold Lobel

I’ve mentioned this book before, but it has been a while so here it is  again.  The suggested reading audience is ages 4 through 8.  However, I think people of any age will enjoy this book.

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

 I Lift Things Up and Put Them Down

I just absolutely love this commercial.

I wonder why I love this commercial so much 

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Alley Opp

By The Hollywood Argles

Helikopter

By Gebroeders Ko

LAST WEEK’S POLL – Term Limitations

Regarding term limitations:

75% – were in favor of term limitations

15% – were undecided about term limitations

10% – were against term limitations

THIS WEEK’S POLL – Alley Opp vs. Helikopter

If you have a music video that you would like to see go against this week’s winner, please leave a blog comment with your suggestion.

ART OF THE WEEK

Sagrada Famíla

  

I took this photo while in Barcelona.  I found the Sagrada Famíla to be one of the most magical spots I have ever been in.  Note that the tops of the columns become tree like.

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE

J.K. Rowling

WHAT’S TRUE: J.K. Rowling dropped off the Forbes billionaires list in 2012 due to a combination of factors, including the estimated $160 million she donated to charity and Britain’s high tax rates.

WHAT’S FALSE: J.K. Rowling wasn’t the first billionaire to fall off the Forbes list due to charitable donations.

(Source:  Snopes.com)

In 2004, welfare-mom-turned-bestselling-novelist J.K. Rowling became the first author to make the Forbes billionaires list, thanks to the film and marketing empire based on her seven-book Harry Potter series, the first volume of which launched in the UK in 1997.

She remained on the list for seven years, all the while building a reputation for her philanthropic endeavors, including contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Children’s High Level Group (now known as Lumos), the building of a regenerative neurology clinic in Scotland, and various other charitable causes through her philanthropic trust, Volant.

THIS WEEK’S JOKE

BLOG

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

My thanks to Harbans, LordsValleyMusic & Chris, who started following my blog (Currently 84 followers) and Laura, who liked my Harmony Books & Films Facebook page (Currently 91 likes).

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 Annette, Cynthia, Dawn, Julietta, Kim & Tiana, for sharing my post last week on Facebook.

MY BOOK

If you have read my book, please consider posting an evaluation of it on Amazon.

My book is available on-line from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million.  The Kindle version of my book is $4.95.

http://www.amazon.com/Tired-Being-Ordinary-Are-You/dp/0990388697

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/im-tired-of-being-ordinary-are-you-wm-allen/1120528064?ean=9780990388692

http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Im-Tired-Being-Ordinary/Wm-Allen/9780990388692?id=6429711012885