Another older film, but I think as good as many of today’s films.
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Here is a song from a different time.
“Where Do You Go To My Lovely”
By Peter Sarstedt
ART OF THE WEEK
Last week, I showed a carved wooden eagle that I bought years ago. On that very same day, I also bought a carved wooded owl that stayed on my front porch until last year. Insects and woodpeckers have taken their toll on the owl, which has now been retired to the back yard.
For holidays, the owl always got into costume. Here he is for Halloween.
And here he is for St. Patrick’s Day
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Our Police Officers
WEEK’S JOKE
I’m going to have to plead guilty of having done this.
PHYSICAL TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
LAST WEEK’S POLLS
Regarding the film “Café”
I have not seen it, but I would like to see it 66.67% (14 votes)
I have not seen it, nor do I wish to see it 19.05% (4 votes)
I saw it and I like it 14.28% (3 votes)
I saw it and I did not like it 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 21
Do you support defunding police departments?
No 66.67% (14 votes)
I support reallocation of some police funds to social workers 28.57% (6 votes)
Yes 4.76% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 21
When you hear something reported by the media, do you?
Evaluate whether or not it seems reasonable, regardless of your political feelings 100% (21 votes)
Automatically accept or reject, depending upon how it conforms to your political feelings 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 21
Book
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I’m sick of covid-19. I’m sick of black vs. white. I’m sick of Democrats vs. Republicans.
I’m sick of gay vs. straight.
I’m REALLY sick of the media.
I’m sick of the language being used and plastered all over the media…
I’m sick of no one being allowed to think what they want & feel what they do without offending someone.
I am sick of the people who are out there jumping on the bandwagon to protest just to cause mass confusion and more hatred and to riot, loot, and destroy…
I am sick of blaming the world for the sins of a few.
We’re one race—the human race. WE ALL MATTER!!
You want to support President Trump? You do it! It’s your choice. You want to support Biden? Fine… also your choice! You want to believe in God? Okay, believe in God. You want to believe in magical creatures that fly around & sprinkle fairy dust to make life better? Awesome… you do it!!
BUT how about being mature enough to be able to deal with the fact that everyone doesn’t have the same exact mind-set as you. Having our own minds is what makes us all individuals and beautiful. If you can’t handle that fact….I’m sorry!! I don’t have to agree with everything you believe in.
So be a decent human being.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
MOVIE, PLAY OR TV SHOW OF THE WEEK
I thought this was a very thought provoking independent film.
It is much more than a simple love story.
Café (2011)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
“Shake Your Tail Feathers”
By The Blues Brothers & Ray Charles
ART OF THE WEEK
This is a carved wooden eagle that I bought and had in my back yard for years. But unfortunately, like many things in Michigan made of wood it is no more.
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
I’ve been hosting various happy hour parties for a decade now and it seems like I have lost so many attendees. Elaine was a frequent attendee.
Elaine Belich
Elaine came in first place at my last Halloween Happy Hour
WEEK’S JOKE
PHYSICAL TRAITS
There is a school of thought that physical pain is just a manifestation of some psychological trauma.
You can do that.
I recall reading that David Brown said that, “Psychoanalysis isn’t for everyone, certainly not for the financially strapped.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
LAST WEEK’S POLLS
Regarding the film, “The Big Lebowski”
I have seen it and I liked it 55.56% (10 votes)
I have not seen it, but would like to see it 22.22% (4 votes)
I have not seen it, nor do I wish to see it 22.22% (4 votes)
I have seen it and I did not like it 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 18
What do you think of people who turn in neighbors and local businesses for violation of Coronavirus executive orders issued by state governors?
I think they did the Reich thing 53.33% (8 votes)
I think they did the right thing 46.67% (7 votes)
Total Votes: 15
In the age of political correctness, do you think the news media and university professors try to rewrite history?
Yes 50% (8 votes)
Sometimes 50% (8 votes)
No 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 16
Do you believe people are too easily offended today?
Yes 100% (17 votes)
No 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 17
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Friday, July 10, 2020 demonstrated that there are a lot of outside (people who don’t live in Detroit) agitators trying to destroy Detroit’s comeback. Perhaps, they would have succeeded, were it not for the professionalism of the Detroit Police Force, led by what I believe is the absolute best Police Chief one could ever hope to have leading a major municipal police department with all the challenges such a position faces.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig
This guy is a role model for everyone.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
From what I can tell from Facebook, this has to be one of the most popular books ever.
I’m Right and You’re Wrong
By Everybody on the Internet
MOVIE, PLAY OR TV SHOW OF THE WEEK
I just watched this movie again and it is so funny.
The Big Lebowski (1998)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
This song contains some good advice.
“Soak Up The Sun”
By Sheryl Crow
ART OF THE WEEK
Here are a couple of trees hugging
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Charlie Daniels
Oct. 28, 1936 – Jul. 6, 2020
WEEK’S JOKE
PHYSICAL TRAITS
One of the key benefits of meditation is stress reduction.
Give it a try by starting with one minute a day.
You can do that.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
The news media, university professors, etc are rewriting history. The thing about being in my 70s is that I personally experienced a number of things that those providing the misinformation are too young to have witness. Sure, eyewitness accounts vary on details, but on the big things they confirm. For instances, eye witnesses may disagree on who is at fault in a car accident, but they agree that there was a car collision.
MISCELLANEOUS
LAST WEEK’S POLLS
I’m a liberal and feel I have been attacked for my political beliefs
No 72.73% (8 votes)
Yes 27.27% (3 votes)
Total Votes: 11
I’m a conservative and I feel I have been attacked for my political beliefs
Yes 53.85% (7 votes)
No 46.15% (6 votes)
Total Votes: 13
I’m an independent and I feel I have been attacked for my political beliefs
No 60% (6 votes)
Yes 40% (4 votes)
Total Votes: 10
Regarding the film “My Blue Heaven”:
I have not seen the film, but I would like to see it 64.71% (11 votes)
I have seen the film and liked it 35.29% (6 votes)
I have seen the film and did not like it 0% (0 votes)
I have not seen the film, nor do I wish to see it 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 17
Do you think the USA would be involved in less wars if we had a draft with no deferments?
Yes 73.68% (14 votes)
No 26.32% (5 votes)
Total Votes: 19
Do you have time to exercise?
Yes 100% (19 votes)
No 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 19
Do you exercise on a regular basis?
Yes 63.16% (12 votes)
No 36.84% (7 votes)
Total Votes: 19
Generally what percentage of the things you have worried about actually happened?
25% 68.75% (11 votes)
75% 12.5% (2 votes)
100% 12.5% (2 votes)
50% 6.25% (1 votes)
0% 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 16
Do you think Albert Einstein got it right that stupidity, fear and greed rule the world?
Yes 100% (16 votes)
No 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 16
Do you believe the USA government’s statistics for Covid-19?
The statistic are inflated 42.11% (8 votes)
The statistics are lower than actual 36.84% (7 votes)
The statistics are close enough 21.05% (4 votes)
Total Votes: 19
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Everything is so grim and politically correct, I can hardly stand it. I’ve suggested this funny and easy to read self-help book before and thought I would just mention it again.
A Goomba’s Guide to Life
By Steven R. Schirripa
Attention would-be paesans: Not sure how to properly accessorize your track suit with gold chains? Now The Sopranos’ own Bobby Bacala, exposes the inner mysteries of this unique Italian-American hybrid in A Goomba’s Guide to Life so that anyone can walk, talk, and live like a guy “from the neighborhood.” (Source: goodreads)
MOVIE, PLAY OR TV SHOW OF THE WEEK
I saw a lot of great movies this week and it was so hard to just pick one, but even if this movie is 30 years old, I found it still worth watching. Not to mention the lead character in this film, Vinnie Antonelli, always reminded me of my departed friend Mike.
My Blue Heaven (1990)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
“Fortunate Son”
By Creedence Clearwater Revival
The lyrics to the 1969 song reference rich people who orchestrate wars and then draft the poor to fight in them. (Source: John Fogerty)
The well-to-do protected their sons via college deferments. Then they decided to go one better and simply get rid of the draft leaving our military to the poor and those who wish to be warriors, rather than sharing the burden throughout society.
ART OF THE WEEK
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
The American Indian
WEEK’S JOKE
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Some people feel they don’t have time to exercise.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
There has been some debate about the accuracy of the Covid-19 statistics,
which is basically true for every government statistic.
MISCELLANEOUS
If life is getting you down,
maybe this will help.
LAST WEEK’S POLLS
Does your life essentially mirror what you see and read in the media?
No 100% (21 votes)
Yes 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 21
Which book do you believe more closely represents your views?
Common Sense 100% (15 votes)
The Communist Manifesto 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Regarding the film “Midnight in Paris”:
I have not seen it, but would like to see it 50% (9 votes)
I’ve seen it and I liked it 38.89% (7 votes)
I have not seen it, nor do I wish to see it 11.11% (2 votes)
I’ve seen it and did not like it 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 18
Do you agree with Ben Carson that the American people are not each others enemies. The enemy are the people behind the scenes trying to divide us.
Agree with Ben Carson 94.74% (18 votes)
Disagree with Ben Carson 5.26% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 19
Are you going to try to make someone look forward to tomorrow?
Yes 93.33% (14 votes)
No 6.67% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 15
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