CURRENT EVENTS
Elvis
(January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)
BOOK OF THE WEEK
The Tao of Elvis
By David Rosen
This little book is well worth reading.
Elvis Presley was an intensely spiritual man. Gospel was his music of choice, and his life–from innocence to addiction, from obscurity to fame–was one long quest to balance opposites.
The Tao of Elvis is the first attempt to illustrate Elvis’s Taoist nature and interpret his never-ending search for purpose and meaning. Highlighting Elvis’s journey from light into dark, Jungian expert and Elvis scholar David Rosen explores and examines his life through the structure of the Tao Te Ching.
In reflections on forty-two Taoist concepts–one for each year of Elvis’s life–Rosen reveals how the Tao, a mysterious force, was and is operating through America’s king. Like the Tao, Elvis is everywhere.
MOVIE, PLAY OR TV SHOW OF THE WEEK
Unless you really love all things Elvis, you may want to skip this film. (Updated 08/17/20)
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Elvis
Mr. singh (The Sikh Elvis)
ART OF THE WEEK
This is my Elvis hanging tree decoration.
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Elvis
(January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)
Rather than a lot of words about Elvis, the think this Bobby Bare song, The All American Boy covers the life of Elvis very well.
WEEK’S JOKE
PHYSICAL TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, called for a nationwide mask mandate on Thursday, drawing a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump, who rarely wears a mask himself and opposes such mandates.
“Every single American should be wearing a mask when they’re outside for the next three months at a minimum,” Biden said at a press appearance in Wilmington, Delaware. “Every governor should mandate mandatory mask wearing.
Three months minimum, is that like just wear a mask until we flatten the curve?
There is a saying that one rule for both the horse and the cow is unfair for both. Generally speaking, if you are a liberal you favor centralize control and if you are a conservative, you favor decentralized control. In November you are going to have to make a choice or not vote.
LEARNING TRAITS
Home Schooling
MISCELLANEOUS
Replacing Police
There has been considerable talk about replacing police officers in some situations with other qualified professionals. Normally, I’m against this idea, but in some instances this could possibly work.
LAST WEEK’S POLLS
Yes, there is too much hatred 82.61% (19 votes)
I think ordering pizza is the answer to getting rid of hatred 13.04% (3 votes)
No, we have just the right amount of hatred 4.35% (1 votes)
We could use more hatred 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 23
I’ve seen it and I liked it 78.26% (18 votes)
I’ve seen it and I did not like it 8.7% (2 votes)
I have not seen it, nor do I wish to see it 8.7% (2 votes)
I have not seen it, but I would like to see it 4.34% (1 votes)
No, children need a more realistic orientation to be successful adults 89.47% (17 votes)
Yes, it builds their self-esteem, which will help them as adults 10.53% (2 votes)
Total Votes: 19
Maybe 47.37% (9 votes)
Yes 26.32% (5 votes)
No 26.31% (5 votes)
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
only you can do that.
This book can be ordered from Amazon or Barnes & Nobles.
Eating all the chocolate so we can stop eating all the chocolate … now there’s an idea whose time has come!
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I’ve done it myself 🙂
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😂
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Oh Elvis! And there is nothing left to say…
I agree about the chocolate part! It is the only way to go.
Character traits hit home… ouch. But so true…
Can’t wait for November after which all this crazy disappears— no matter which way the vote goes.
HOMESCHOOLING! To this I can relate, too funny
Actually the nuns might be a better solution.
Great post! Again and always… these are the highlight of my week!
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Thank you so much for all your comments Beck. Glad to hear you liked the post.
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(Happy Birthday, Bill!)
Chocolate… I actually did that once. Maybe twice. Okay I do it every year my mom buys chocolate Easter eggs – I just can’t resist them so I find it best to eat as many as possible at once. It’s worked, for she stopped buying them 😀
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Thank you so much Samantha for the birthday wishes. As for the approach to chocolate, I wish I could say I have only done that twice. In fact, I received some birthday chocolates and now that I have seen your comments, I’m going to have to got have some more chocolate 🙂
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Same here. I am afraid the chocolate in the cupboard is not going to see another Monday, haha.
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I’m on the same page Samantha, I doubt my chocolate gift will make it through the rest of today.
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Well, that’s what birthday gifts are for, Bill. Enjoy your special day 🥳😁
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We lost Elvis too soon. He was so talented. Funny about the chocolate . . . I can relate.:-)
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Thank you very much for commenting Priscilla
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Since I am following your blog, I am enjoying it very much, congratulations for your great work!
Sincerely
Carla Milho
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Thank you very much Carla for your kind comments. I appreciate them very much.
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I am glad to know that you like it. Continue your great job with the hability that you have with words. Thank you so much
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Thank you for the encouragement.
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You are welcome 😊
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True 😊
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This an awesome post again .😂
Thank you for sharing awesome blogs each time.
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And thank you Shreya for your encouraging words.
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Your welcome 🤓
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