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Archaeological Discovery Near Stone Henge

I continue to try to keep you up to data on recent discoveries. Here is a recent important archaeological discovery that I believe you should be aware of:

BOOK OF THE WEEK

This book was adapted by James Harris to be extremely easy to read. There is some good advice sprinkled throughout the book.

The Enchiridion: Epictetus

Adapted By James Harris

The Enchiridion or Manual of Epictetus (Enchiridion is Greek for “that which is held in the hand”) is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice compiled by the Greek philosopher Epictetus.

This manual has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy reading. (Source: Goodreads)

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

This film isn’t for everyone; nevertheless, I have watched it a few times over the years and each time I have found it interesting. 

Mulholland Drive (2001)

Mulholland Dr. is a 2001 surrealist neo-noir mystery film written and directed by David Lynch. Mulholland Drive is often regarded as one of Lynch’s finest works and was ranked 28th in the 2012 Sight & Sound critics’ poll of the best films ever made, and topped a 2016 poll by BBC Culture of the best films since 2000. (Source: Wikipedia)

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Opening Day is coming up.

Centerfield (1985)

By John Fogerty

ART OF THE WEEK

I thought this bridge spanning the falls is a work of art.

  EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE  OF THE WEEK

William Shatner/Capt. James T. Kirk

William Shatner turned 90 years old last week (March 22, 1931). He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of Captain James Tiberius Kirk in the TV series Star Trek.

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

Here is a tip for the ladies

PHYSICAL TRAITS

Exercise, The World’s Best Medicine

CHARACTER TRAITS

SOCIAL TRAITS

Here is something to think about

Now, think about it some more

LEARNING TRAITS

English Grammar Is Important

MISCELLANEOUS

I don’t disagree with the following, I just find it rather scary. However, I suspect some must find it hopeful.

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Why Did The Dinosaurs Become Extinct

There are many theories of why the dinosaurs became extinct, such as climate changes that impacted their supply of food. Other theories were that other animals found dinosaur eggs to be a tasty treat. Still another theory suggests their bodies became too large for their small brains. I could go on and on, with all kinds of theories, but this is the one that most appeals to me:

BOOK OF THE WEEK

I’m not sure, but I tend to classify Buddhism as a philosophy, because it does not involve worshipping a supernatural entity. But, it really does not matter what you call it; it is what it is.

I found this a very easy to read and informative book about a philosophy/religon that goes back 2,500 years ago.

Essential Buddhism

By Jacky Sach

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

If you enjoyed Outlander, and even if you didn’t; I think you will enjoy watching these two exploring Scotland.

Men In Kilts

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

I enjoyed the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood so much and when I came across this classical 1964 song that was covered in 1965 by The McCoys, I just had to use it. If you have never seen the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, I strongly recommend it.

By the way, the girl in the film clip below is Margaret Qualley, Andie MacDowell’s daughter.

Hang On Sloopy

By The McCoys

ART OF THE WEEK

I have no idea who came up with this, but I found it very creative.

  EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE  OF THE WEEK

Team Armageddon 

At of the above individuals came in first in their category at the recent 2021 Michigan APF/AAPF state powerlifting meet and one took best female lifter at the meet. Among the above are four world champions, whose ages are 78, 78. 74 and 65.

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL TRAITS

If you are wondering how my contest came out last week, I was very please to set a new APF State age/weight raw deadlift record with a lift of 167.5 Kg or 369.2 lbs. with this lift:

CHARACTER TRAITS

I feel bad for anyone who gives up on their dreams.

if you refuse to give up, they often come true.

SOCIAL TRAITS

I read in Austin Kleon’z book, Steal Like An Artist, something I thought was interesting  and wanted to pass it on to you folks. It goes like this:

There’s an economic theory out there

that if you take the incomes of your five closet friends and average them,

the resulting number will be pretty close to your own income.

LEARNING TRAITS

I lot of us are guilty of saying or thinking negative things about ourselves.

MISCELLANEOUS

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2021)

BOOK OF THE WEEK

This extremely easy to read book is worth the little cost and time it takes to acquire and read.  You will not be sorry, even if you already think you are very creative.  And if you don’t think you are creative, you may after reading this book.

Steal Like An Artist

By Austin Kleon

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

Ides of March Quiz

Hail, Caesar! (2016)

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Clocks Spring Forward Sunday, March 14, 2021

Whip It

By Devo 

ART OF THE WEEK

St. Patrick’s Day Decorations

  EXTRAORDINARY PERSON  OF THE WEEK

Words of Wisdom From Arnold 

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

This is what I also do.

Nevertheless, I think this commercial is very funny.

PHYSICAL TRAITS

This Sunday I will be in a state powerlifting contest.

I’ll update this post Monday for the results

I’m running so far behind, I decided I will just provide the update with next Sunday’s post.

CHARACTER TRAITS

SOCIAL TRAITS

I read in Alain de Botton’s book, How Proust Can Change Your Life, something I thought was worth trying and wanted to pass it on to you folks. It goes like this:

Whenever he looked at paintings,

Proust had a habit of trying to match the figures depicted on the canvases

with the people he knew from his own life.

LEARNING TRAITS

I think if we all learned this and accepted it in our daily lives, we would all be much happier.

MISCELLANEOUS

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God Blessed Texas

By Little Texas

BOOK OF THE WEEK

There have been a lot of movies protraying  Davy Crockett. If you would like to know as close as we can come to the real story of this American hero, this book produced by The University of Tennessee Press is as close as it gets.

I found it a very interesting book to read.

A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett

of the State of Tennessee

By David Crockett

Davy Crockett buffs, Tennessee bibliophiles, genealogists, folklorists, historians, and the general reader should find this carefully researched and authoritative edition, which extricates the man from the myth, a valuable addition to the frontier history, biography, and literature of Tennessee and America.”
–Robert E. Dalton, Tennessee Historical Quarterly.

MOVIE OF THE WEEK

This film is a love story set in a time of a zombie pandemic. It seemed all one needed to do in order to stop a pandemic was to not be fearful of other people and to practice a little love for other people. But, like the “Boneys”, some of you may be too far gone.

Warm Bodies (2013)

Warm Bodies is a 2013 American paranormal romantic zombie comedy film based on Isaac Marion’s novel of the same name, which in turn is inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Analeigh Tipton, and John Malkovich.

The film focuses on the development of the relationship between Julie (Palmer), a young woman, and “R” (Hoult), a zombie, and how their eventual romance develops, causing R to slowly return to human form. The film is noted for displaying human characteristics in zombie characters, and for being told from a zombie’s perspective.

Normally, this is the point where I ask if you have seen the movie and if you liked it. I’m not going to do this, because this movie isn’t for everyone. But if you are a romantic with a sense of humor and can tolerate zombies, you might like it. I myself, was once a zombie, as you can see below (that is me with the tie).

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Tuff Enuff

By Fabulous Thunderbirds 

ART OF THE WEEK

Shredded Angel

I saw this on a FB friend’s page. They didn’t recall where it came from or who is the artist. I gave it a name, “Shredded Angel”. If you know anything about this image, please let us know via the comment section.

  EXTRAORDINARY PERSON  OF THE WEEK

Yevgeniy Khudoleev currently holds the WPC World’s Raw Deadlift in the 90 Kg (198.2 lbs.) Masters  7 (Age 70 to 74) category with a deadlift of 200 Kg (440.7 lbs.).

I met him back in 2015 in Maia, Portugal, where I came in second to him. He is a very cool guy and I found him to be an inspiration.

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL TRAITS

Next Sunday I will be in a state powerlifting contest.

CHARACTER TRAITS

SOCIAL TRAITS

LEARNING TRAITS

MISCELLANEOUS

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