CURRENT EVENTS (RECIENTES ACONTECIMIENTOS)

Safe Bicycle Riding

There are a lot of bicycles on the roads and sidewalks, so if you ride a bicycle or drive a car, this is some helpful information.

I like the advice about not riding your bike on a sidewalk faster than the pedestrians.  I don’t know how many times I have experienced some fool coming up 15 to 20 mph behind me, who screams “left”.  I don’t know if he means “my left” or “my other left”.  Most of us can’t tell our “left” from our “right”, without a bit of thought.

Anyway, I received this in the mail recently from Royal Oak’s excellent police department.  Our city is fortunate to have such an outstanding group of officers serving the community.  This is just one more thing they are doing to make Royal Oak, safe for bicycle riders. 

PHYSICAL TRAITS (RASGOS FÍSICOS)

Honor Thy Temple

“To eat is a necessity,

but to eat intelligently is an art.”

Source: François de La Rochefoucauld

What a classy way to say avoid mindless eating.

CHARACTER TRAITS (RASGOS DE CARÁCTER)

The Foundation for Being Extraordinary

The above is true on a number of levels

SOCIAL TRAITS (RASGOS SOCIALES)

Getting Along with Others

Want to know what a person values, watch how they use their time.

Oh, and remember we all get 24 hours each day.

LEARNING TRAITS

(CARACTERÍSTICAS DE APRENDIZAJE)

Growth Keeps You Extraordinary

In chapter 48 of my book I talk about the importance of travel and especially travel to places you have never been before, so that you look at things somewhat through the eyes of a child (i.e., for the first time)

While recently in Nova Scotia for the first time, both Carol and I were given membership in the Order of the Good Time.

MISCELLANEOUS (VARIADO)

The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary

In my case, this is so true.

A number of people who know me, have asked me who is ghost writing this blog.  The answer is that there are a lot of people writing this blog each week.  My own role is a very small one.

BOOK OF THE WEEK (LIBRO DE LA SEMANA)

Off The Floor

by David Dellanave

Guess who is getting ready for the AWPC (Amateur World Powerlifting Congress) world competition this September.

MOVIES OF THE WEEK (PELÍCULAS DE LA SEMANA)

I watched this movie before Johnny Depp joked about killing the President of the USA; otherwise, I would have skipped it. I was alive when President Kennedy was murdered and President Reagan was shot.  I think celebrities have a responsibility to not incite the fools in our population to commit horrible acts.

Pirates of the Caribbean:

Dead Men Tell No Tales

Critics Consensus: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales proves that neither a change in directors nor an undead Javier Bardem is enough to drain this sinking franchise’s murky bilge. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

MUSIC OF THE WEEK (MÚSICA DE LA SEMANA)

Revolutions

By The Beatles

LAST WEEK’S POLL –  Right Amount of Wrong

“Moderation in all things” is a famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson encouraging people to avoid extremes.

Just the Right Amount of Wrong

Would Emerson approve of what appears in the Right Amount of Wrong video?

40% – Yes

30% – Never

30% – Maybe

Do you approve of what appears in the Right Amount of Wrong video?

73% – Yes

18% – No

 9% – Maybe

THIS WEEK’S POLL – Jokes About Killing a Sitting USA President

Kathy Griffin and Johnny Depp are two of the latest celebrities to joke about killing the President of the USA.  

ART OF THE WEEK (ARTE DE LA SEMANA)

Halifax Citadel

I was so impressed with my tour of the Halifax Citadel that I thought I just wanted to share a bit of the experience with any of you that would be interested.  We did see the changing of the guard,  firing of the Noon Cannon, as was well as a rifle firing exhibition, great tour at no charge

EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK

(PERSONA EXTRAORDINARIA DE LA SEMANA)

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Captain Picard is a master of diplomacy and debate who resolves seemingly intractable issues between multiple, sometimes implacable parties with a Solomon-like wisdom. Though such resolutions are usually peaceful, Picard is also shown using his remarkable tactical cunning in situations when it is required. Picard has a fondness for detective stories, Shakespearean drama, and archeology. He is frequently shown drinking Earl Grey tea and issuing the order, “Make it so”. (Source: Wikipedia)

THIS WEEK’S JOKE (BROMA DE LA SEMANA)

This actually works

TALK TO ME (HÁBLAME)

To leave a comment, just click on the box in the side bar which will take you directly to the comment box.

My thanks to Christy & Georgia, for commenting on last week’s post. I find blog comments so encouraging, so I am especially appreciative when anyone takes the time to comment.

BLOG & FACEBOOK

Also, please consider passing this blog on to others. My thanks to Carol,  Donna,  Jean, Kelly, Sandra, Sheryll & Valeria, for sharing my post last week on Facebook.

My thanks to America on Coffee, Courtney, Debadrita, E. Denise, अश्विनी कश्यप, George, Hati y Sjaura, who started following my blog and my thanks to  Daina, Janice, Rose & Teresa, for liking  my Harmony Books & Films Facebook page.

BOOK (LIBRO)

The basis of this blog sprung from my book, which is available on-line from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  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

CURRENT EVENTS (RECIENTES ACONTECIMIENTOS)

He Told You He Doesn’t Always Drink Beer

I remember watching this show.

Adam West, who played Batman in the original ’60s TV series, died at age 88 Friday. His family said in a statement posted on social media Saturday that the actor passed away peacefully after a “short but brave battle with leukemia.” (Source: Enews)

PHYSICAL TRAITS (RASGOS FÍSICOS)

Honor Thy Temple

If you must have some ice cream, please try to keep it to just one scoop.

CHARACTER TRAITS (RASGOS DE CARÁCTER)

The Foundation for Being Extraordinary

The more things you own, the more those things own you.

SOCIAL TRAITS (RASGOS SOCIALES)

Getting Along with Others

I’m sure some of you guys can use a little dating advice

Dating Advice with Mr. T

LEARNING TRAITS

(CARACTERÍSTICAS DE APRENDIZAJE)

Growth Keeps You Extraordinary

MISCELLANEOUS (VARIADO)

The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary

BOOK OF THE WEEK (LIBRO DE LA SEMANA)

I just finished reading this book yesterday and I am so impressed with the advice DJ Khaled gives.  I strongly recommend you read this book.  

The Keys

by DJ Khaled

From Snapchat sensation, business mogul, and recording artist DJ Khaled, the book They don’t want you to read reveals his major keys to success. (Source: Amazon)

The Raw Westside Bundle

by Jacob Rothenberg

If there are any raw powerlifters reading this blog, I think you will find this helpful, but only if you are a raw powerlifter. 

MOVIES OF THE WEEK (PELÍCULAS DE LA SEMANA)

I just returned from Prince Edward Island, Canada, where I visited the home of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables.  The house is now a tourist attraction ran by relatives of L M Montgomery.

I’ve seen several versions of this movie, all of which were reasonably good, but my favorite is the one staring Megan Fellows in the role of Anne Shirley.  The way Anne looks at the world and her unique apologies captivated me.

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a children’s novel since the mid-twentieth century. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. 

Since its publication, Anne of Green Gables has sold more than 50 million copies and has been translated into 20 languages. Montgomery wrote numerous sequels, and since her death, another sequel has been published, as well as an authorized prequel. The original book is taught to students around the world. (Source: Wikipedia)

MUSIC OF THE WEEK (MÚSICA DE LA SEMANA)

I’m not always stuck in the 50s.

Friday

By Rebecca Black

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Sometimes, I’m stuck in the 60s

She’s So Cold

By The Rolling Stones

LAST WEEK’S POLL – Travel to Europe

Is terrorism impacting your decision to travel to Europe?

41% – Said they plan to go to Europe anyway

35% – Said terrorism stopped them from going to some parts of Europe

18% – Said terrorism stopped them from going to Europe

 6% – Said they were never going to Europe anyway

THIS WEEK’S POLL –  Right Amount of Wrong

“Moderation in all things” is a famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson encouraging people to avoid extremes.

Just the Right Amount of Wrong

ART OF THE WEEK (ARTE DE LA SEMANA)

Statutes on Prince Edward Island

I’m guessing that most of you have never been to Prince Edward Island (Canada), so I thought I would show you a couple of the marvelous statutes that can be found on this Island.   

    

EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK

(PERSONA EXTRAORDINARIA DE LA SEMANA)

Bill Rogers

Photo By Suyk, Koen 

William Henry “Bill” Rodgers (born December 23, 1947) is an American runner and former American record holder in the marathon who is best known for his four victories in the Boston Marathon, including three straight 1978-1980 and the New York City Marathon between 1976 and 1980. (Source: Wikipedia)

THIS WEEK’S JOKE (BROMA DE LA SEMANA)

I Don’t Always Bark at Night

TALK TO ME (HÁBLAME)

To leave a comment, just click on the box in the side bar which will take you directly to the comment box.

My thanks to Christy, Darlene, Georgia, René & Tania, for commenting on last week’s post. All you have to do is just click on “Comment”, scroll down to the “Leave a Comment” box.  Type in your comment and then click the “Post Comment” box.

BLOG & FACEBOOK

Also, please consider passing this blog on to others. My thanks to Barbara, Carol, Cynthia, Darlene, Gordon, Heather, Kate, Matthew, Nicole, Shirley, Susan & Willie, for sharing my post last week on Facebook.

My thanks to Hart to Soul, Heartbroken Quill, Jerry, Julia, Michnavs, & Waking on the Wrong Side of 50, who started following my blog and my thanks to  Alicia, Dionne, Gerry & Kristi, for liking  my Harmony Books & Films Facebook page.

BOOK (LIBRO)

The basis of this blog sprung from my book, which is available on-line from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  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

CURRENT EVENTS (RECIENTES ACONTECIMIENTOS)

“If you don’t read the newspaper, you’re uninformed.

If you read the newspaper, you’re mis-informed.”

Source:  Mark Twain

PHYSICAL TRAITS (RASGOS FÍSICOS)

Honor Thy Temple

Here is an excellent exercise for those of us over 60.

CHARACTER TRAITS (RASGOS DE CARÁCTER)

The Foundation for Being Extraordinary

If you wish to be extraordinary, don’t be jealous of anyone.

SOCIAL TRAITS (RASGOS SOCIALES)

Getting Along with Others

Be extraordinary by helping your friends without them having to ask.

With a Little Help From My Friends

by The Beatles

LEARNING TRAITS

(CARACTERÍSTICAS DE APRENDIZAJE)

Growth Keeps You Extraordinary

Halifax Citadel

Travel and seeing things you have never seen before is a bit like seeing things as a child, because it is all new to you.  Last Saturday, I was at the Halifax Citadel.  

My pictures do not begin to depict what a military fortification the Citadel was in its day.  The British was so proud of it that they even gave tours of the Citadel, while it was actively being used as a fort.

The Citadel was never attacked, since it was obvious that doing so would be a lost cause.  I guess it was an 1850s version of “Peace Through Strength”.

   

The present Citadel, completed in 1856, is officially called Fort George, named after Britain’s King George II, and is actually the fourth in a series of forts to sit atop what is now known as Citadel Hill.

Its distinctive star shape is typical of many 19th century forts built by the British military and gave the garrison sweeping arcs of fire. From its deep defensive ditch, soldiers pointed muskets from every angle of its stout walls and large cannons lined its ramparts.

It’s easy to see why no enemy force ever dared to attack the Halifax Citadel. (Source: http://www.novascotia.com)

MISCELLANEOUS (VARIADO)

The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary

BOOK OF THE WEEK (LIBRO DE LA SEMANA)

Yes, this book is for runners; but I think you can find much here that would apply to many of your endeavors.

Runner’s World

The Runner’s Brain 

by Dr. Jeff Brown with Liz Neporent

As a runner, your biggest asset (or sometimes your greatest enemy) is your brain. What you think and feel on and off the road also has a huge influence over how you perform once you lace up. (Source: Amazon)

What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know

I found this to be an extremely helpful pamphlet for anyone riding a bicycle in Michigan.  Hopefully, the area where you live will have a bicycle organization that makes available a similar type pamphlet.

This handy booklet is designed for bicyclists and is an excellent resource for anyone riding a bicycle in Michigan. (Source: League of Michigan Bicyclists)

MOVIES OF THE WEEK (PELÍCULAS DE LA SEMANA)

I enjoyed this film with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, maybe you will too; if you haven’t already seen it.  It came out some time ago.

The Tourist

MUSIC OF THE WEEK (MÚSICA DE LA SEMANA)

One of my favorite country music singer and I was lucky enough to see her once.

Suds In The Bucket

By Sarah Evans

LAST WEEK’S POLL – Threat

What do you consider the greatest threat to the world?

50% – Islamic Extremists

35% – Global Warming

10% – Other

 5% – North Korea

 0% – Poor Economy

THIS WEEK’S POLL –  Travel to Europe

ART OF THE WEEK (ARTE DE LA SEMANA)

Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick Canada

When it  comes to outstanding sculptors; it is hard to do better than Mother Nature.  

Carol and I walked through the opening in this rock yesterday, but we couldn’t stay there long.

When the tides come in, almost that entire opening is covered.  The Fundy Tides are the highest in the world and can rise and fall an astounding 50 feet.

EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK

(PERSONA EXTRAORDINARIA DE LA SEMANA)

Crispus Attucks

Crispus Attucks (c.1723—March 5, 1770) was the first person killed in the Boston massacre, and is widely considered to be the first American casualty in the American Revolutionary War. Aside from the event of his death, little is known for certain about Attucks.

He was probably a Native American slave or freeman, merchant seaman and dockworker of Wampanoag and African descent. Circumstantial evidence suggests his father may have been Prince Yonger, an African-born slave and his mother, Nanny Peterattucks, a Natick Native American.

Historians disagree on whether Crispus Attucks was a free man or an escaped slave, but most agree that he was of Wampanoag and African descent. (Source: Wikipedia)

THIS WEEK’S JOKE (BROMA DE LA SEMANA)

¡Cats!

TALK TO ME (HÁBLAME)

To leave a comment, just click on the box in the side bar which will take you directly to the comment box.

My thanks to Carol, Coach Jo, Christy, Georgia, Samantha & Rene, for commenting on last week’s post. All you have to do is just click on “Comment”, scroll down to the “Leave a Comment” box.  Type in your comment and then click the “Post Comment” box.

BLOG & FACEBOOK

Also, please consider passing this blog on to others. My thanks to Albert, Annette, Carol, Cindi, Cynthia, Dave, Dawn, Donna, Jane, Jean, Jennifer, Kelsey, Margie, Michelle, Natalia, Ray, Rolga, Sandra, Scot, Sibyl, Virginia & Willie, for sharing my post last week on Facebook.

My thanks to Dan, Darque, Part Time Traveller, Pooja, Rhonda, Shehannemoore, Tajwar & Urban Mile, who started following my blog and my thanks to  Katie, Kenny, Laura & Martha, for liking  my Harmony Books & Films Facebook page.

BOOK (LIBRO)

The basis of this blog sprung from my book, which is available on-line from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  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

CURRENT EVENTS (RECIENTES ACONTECIMIENTOS)

Now London is the victim of an Islamic Terrorist attack.

 

PHYSICAL TRAITS (RASGOS FÍSICOS)

Honor Thy Temple

When it comes to your health goals, please keep this in mind.

CHARACTER TRAITS (RASGOS DE CARÁCTER)

The Foundation for Being Extraordinary

If you wish to be extraordinary, it is important to keep your promises.  And  remember what Napoleon said, “The best way to keep a promise is to not make one.”

SOCIAL TRAITS (RASGOS SOCIALES)

Getting Along with Others

LEARNING TRAITS

(CARACTERÍSTICAS DE APRENDIZAJE)

Growth Keeps You Extraordinary

I think learning another language is very important.  Spanish, I believe is the second most spoken language in the world, so I thought I should encourage your knowledge of this language with a word for the day.

MISCELLANEOUS (VARIADO)

The Odds & Ends of Being Extraordinary

BOOK OF THE WEEK (LIBRO DE LA SEMANA)

I know most of you aren’t into powerlifting, but there are also a lot of good health and life tips in Ernie’s book.

Ernie Frantz’s Ten Commandments 

of Powerlifting

by Ernie Frantz

 

And here is a photo of Ernie signing a copy of his book for me.

MOVIES OF THE WEEK (PELÍCULAS DE LA SEMANA)

Jesus Christ Superstar

I recently saw this play again and enjoyed it even more.  I realize that most of you don’t live in the Royal Oak, MI, USA area where I live, but I am guessing that you probably don’t live that far from live theater.  If you haven’t already done so, you should check out the plays happening in your area.

MUSIC OF THE WEEK (MÚSICA DE LA SEMANA)

It is easy for me to be stuck in the 50s; here is a song my younger friend Samantha posted on her blog last week.

Pack Up

By Eliza Doolittle

Wonder why I’m stuck in the 50s, well just take a quick look

Long Tall Sally

By Little Richard

I was fortunate to see Little Richard twice, once when we were both very young and again when we were both very old.

LAST WEEK’S POLL – Health

In terms of your health, how do you feel about the average person 15 years younger than you?

43% – I’m as healthy

33% – I’m healthier

24% – I’m not as healthy

How do you believe financially you compared on average to those 15 years younger than yourself? 

80% – I’m better off financially

20% – I’m the same

0%  – I’m worse off financially

Well, these two polls says a lot about the younger generation.

THIS WEEK’S POLL –  Threat

ART OF THE WEEK (ARTE DE LA SEMANA)

Art

Over the years I have shown you what I thought was some very impressive art, but this is the most impressive art I have ever come across.  He is the founder and coach of one of the best powerlifting teams, “Armageddon” in the world and he has coached many world champions, as well as being a world champion himself.  

EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK

(PERSONA EXTRAORDINARIA DE LA SEMANA)

Isabella I

Isabella I (22 April 1451 – 26 November 1504) was Queen of Castile. She was married to Ferdinand II of Aragon. Their marriage became the basis for the political unification of Spain under their grandson, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

After a struggle to claim her right to the throne, she reorganized the governmental system, brought the crime rate to the lowest it had been in years, and unburdened the kingdom of the enormous debt her brother had left behind. Her reforms and those she made with her husband had an influence that extended well beyond the borders of their united kingdoms.

Isabella and Ferdinand are known for completing the Reconquista, ordering conversion or exile of their Muslim and Jewish subjects in the Spanish Inquisition, and for supporting and financing Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage that led to the opening of the New World and to the establishment of Spain as the first global power which dominated Europe and much of the world for more than a century.

Isabella was granted the title Servant of God by the Catholic Church in 1974. (Source: Wikipedia)

THIS WEEK’S JOKE (BROMA DE LA SEMANA)

Your Uber driver has arrived

TALK TO ME (HÁBLAME)

To leave a comment, just click on the box in the side bar which will take you directly to the comment box.

My thanks to Carolyn, Chris, Christy, Darlene, Dave, Georgia, Samantha & Rene, for commenting on last week’s post. All you have to do is just click on “Comment”, scroll down to the “Leave a Comment” box.  Type in your comment and then click the “Post Comment” box.

BLOG & FACEBOOK

Also, please consider passing this blog on to others. My thanks to Cindi, Cynthia Josie, Martha & Willie, for sharing my post last week on Facebook.

My thanks to Carolyn, D. Wallace, James, Shraddha & Supposed to be Forever, who started following my blog and my thanks to  everyone who has liked  my Harmony Books & Films Facebook page.

BOOK (LIBRO)

The basis of this blog sprung from my book, which is available on-line from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  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