CURRENT EVENTS
Isn’t this refreshing
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Honor Thy Temple
This is something to keep in mind when you are grocery shopping.
CHARACTER TRAITS
The Foundation for Being Extraordinary
SOCIAL TRAITS
Getting Along with Others
It is easier to get along with others if you don’t try to change them.
LEARNING TRAITS
Growth Keeps You Extraordinary
Due dates usually work. You may want to consider them for your own goals.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary
SELF-HELP BOOKS
Magritte
by Jacques Meuris
This is not just a book of really cool paintings, it also has some inspiring thoughts sprinkled throughout.
For instance, Nougé remarked, “it happens that sometimes a portrait tries to resemble its model.” Magritte replied, “It would be a good thing if the model tried to resemble its portrait.”
Rene Magritte’s paintings are not dreamscapes, according to French art critic Meuris. With every painting, the Belgian surrealist, challenges his viewer’s intellect and assumptions about reality.
Observes Meuris in Magrittian fashion: “Magritte is not a painter, while yet being a great painter.” This illuminating, delightfully illustrated volume, reaffirms the artist’s stature as it traces the fine line he toes between reality and illusion. (Source: Publishers Weekly)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK
Victoria
If you miss Downton Abby, this PBS series may be what you are looking for.
The first series depicts the first few years of the reign of Queen Victoria, played by Jenna Coleman, from her accession to the throne at the age of eighteen, to her intense friendship and infatuation with Lord Melbourne, to her courtship and early marriage to Prince Albert (played by Tom Hughes) and finally to the birth of their first child, Victoria.
The second series will follow Victoria’s struggles on managing her role as Queen with that of her duties to her husband and children. (Source: Wikipedia)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
I thought I would try to lighten things up a bit and what better way than a silly song from the early 70s by a band called, “Middle of the Road”
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
by Middle of the Road
LAST WEEK’S POLL – Tattoos?
When you see someone with a tattoo, what is your impression?
59% – Depends upon the tattoo and its location
23% – Unfavorable
14% – Completely indifferent
4% – Favorable
Is your view of someone with a tattoo influence by their gender?
80% – No
20% – Yes
Do you have a tattoo?
89% – No
11% – Yes
Do you have a friend or relative that has a tattoo?
100% – Yes
THIS WEEK’S POLL – Political Posts?
ART OF THE WEEK
Mount Rushmore
Art on a grand scale and well worth the trouble to get there
Mount Rushmore symbolizing the ideals of freedom and democracy, is a tribute to four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and their invaluable contributions to the United States. (Source: Mount Rushmore National Memorial)
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
Cindy
Cindy is retiring at the end of this month and this is how I described her and her efforts over more than three decades.
You ever see a person; one that is standing so tall and so straight, you just can’t help but notice.
However, what you don’t see is what is supporting that person. You don’t see the backbone, which enables that person to stand so tall and so straight.
There have been a number of people over the years, who I could describe as the “Face of QA”, such as Mike, MaryAnn and Andrea.
I would describe Cindy, as the backbone of QA. Cindy and those like her, are the reason QA has stood tall and straight over the years.
As a Michigan citizen, covered by BCBS like half the people in this state, and as a former member of BCBSM, and as part of the QA family, I thank Cindy for her Distinguish Service to the People of Michigan, BCBSM and QA
THIS WEEK’S JOKE
PLEASE CONSIDER
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I like the Successful vs Unsuccessful people image. I met a woman in class who leans towards the latter, but I suspect being blunt and not able to receive criticism is her way of disguising her insecurities.
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Samantha, thank you so much for commenting. I personally, am not a fan of being blunt; it always seemed like an excuse to be unkind.
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What a nice write up about Cindy , it’s not often that a former boss would take the time to acknowledge the performance and dedication of an employee😃
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Cindy is definitely extraordinary. I can’t imagine what the area would be like without Cindy and a few others like her. Thank you so much for commenting. I always find comments so inspiring.
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Maybe you are right, but I’ve only met her once so maybe it is a way for her to disguise her own insecurities by showing off and criticising others. We’ll see 🙂
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I like the idea of giving yourself due dates for things. I often make a to do list, but it might help if I’m more strict about when I want to get stuff done…otherwise I do all the easy stuff first and push off the hardest things. Another great post—and I’m glad it was nonpolitical. I’m getting a little tired of all these political rants popping up on my newsfeeds!
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Chris, thanks very much for commenting. I have to agree with you about the value of due dates. For instance, I should probably make a due date to finish another chapter of the book I’m writing by the end of February. Oh my gosh, I’m not writing a book. What was I thinking 🙂 Su amigo Bill
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This is great! I love the polls. Pretty interesting.
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Thank you so much for your encouragement Ipuna.
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What inspired your question about tattoos? Do you like them?
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Interesting question. To be honest, I can’t recall. Each week I watch, read and listen for something that strikes me as interesting. I’ve been doing it for around 35 years, when I first started sending out a thought for the week that evolved into this blog. The question regarding does gender influence you view of the person with the tattoo probably sprang from your blog.
As for my preference about liking or disliking them, like most people it depends upon the tattoo and its location.
Thank you very much for commenting and I enjoy your blog.
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Funny to do the poll and not know your own opinion — haha!
Interesting to see what people think on all these Qs.
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Yes, it will be interesting to see the answers. I usually don’t even look at the results until Sunday or the following Monday when I am providing the results of the prior week’s poll. Once in a while I comment on the results, but usually I just let the results speak for themselves. Thanks again for commenting, I find comments so encourging.
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