CURRENT EVENTS
Fairy Tales
BOOK OF THE WEEK
This books says so much in so few words.
How To Be Happy, Dammit
By Karen Salmansohn
Guaranteed to perk up even the most cynical spirit, HOW TO BE HAPPY, DAMMIT is the first and only self-help book that merges psychology, biology, eastern and western philosophies, quantum physics, and the Zen of Bazooka Joe. (Source: Back cover of book)
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
I thought this was an interesting film.
Secondhand Lions (2003)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
I saw this music video on my friend Samantha’s blog (hearttofollow.wordpress.com) and wanted to pass it on. For some reason, I’m not able to post a hyper-link to her blog, but I can send it to you via email if you wish.
Symphony
by Sheppard
Sheppard is an Australian indie pop band from Brisbane,
formed in 2009
ART OF THE WEEK
City Hall in Bay City, MI
The original settlers in what now is Bay City arrived in the 1830s. By 1857, fourteen sawmills were located along the Saginaw River, and after the Civil War both lumbering and shipbuilding continued strongly. In 1889, voters approved the construction of a new city hall. In 1892, local architects Leverett A. Pratt and Walter Koeppe were hired to design the structure, and the cornerstone was laid in 1894. The building was completed by the summer of 1897 at a cost of $175,000.
The building was used by the city through the 20th century, with a major renovation in 1975. In 2010, a major re-tiling of the roof was undertaken, but a construction incident caused a large fire. The building was closed for 3 years, and an extensive, $10 million renovation performed. It was reopened in 2013, and still serves the city.
The Bay City Hall is a Richardsonian Romanesque building constructed of Indiana limestone, sandstone, and granite, measuring approximately 120 feet by 200 feet. The multi-gabled roof is tiled, and a large sandstone tower, nearly 180 feet high, is located at the southeast corner. The tower is topped with a gable roof with spires, and contains a large clock with separate dial faces on each of its four sides. The windows in the building are flat-headed units set in round arches, and are divided by heavy stone mullions. The entrance is through a huge double Romanesque arch, decorated with an elaborate stucco bas-relief, and sheltered with an arched porch supported by polished stone columns.
The interior is dominated by a large central stairwell, illuminated by skylights, with an elaborately scrolled cast iron banister.
There are four ornate floors
With a replica of the Liberty Bell on one of the floors
Carol and I climbed the Clock Tower stairs to the top
Pictures cannot do justice to this magnificent structure. Bay City made a choice, they could have build a new city hall or restore this magnificent building–they choose wisely and restored the building which is still functioning as their city hall.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OF THE WEEK
These two have some funny and astute political commentary.
TYRUS & KAT TIMPT
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Potato Chips
Chips are not the healthiest thing to eat,
but at least there aren’t too many in a bag.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
I wish this didn’t seem so true to me.
MISCELLANEOUS
It seems to me that the media likes to divide us and loves to preach fear.
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.
Harmony Books & Films, LLC 
My whole family, three generations, loved Secondhand Lions. Great film! The Carl Bard quote is fantastic.
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As always, thank you very much for commenting. The film was from 2003. Many of today’s films don’t have much to say.
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I love that song! 😀 Glad you liked it too, Bill. It’s so happy, makes me smile every time I hear it.
The little horse had me giggling… I need to work on a better sense of humour, haha!
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Thank you Samantha for commenting. I don’t know where I come up with these great songs 🙂 I sort of thought if anyone liked that “Little Horse” joke, it would be you.
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I enjoyed the conversation. Is he going to be elected all?
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Thank you Eunice for commenting. I am at a loss in answering your question.
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Hahaha
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Love the Charlie Brown Quote. Yet it’s so true
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Thank you for commenting Crystal and yes it certainly is true.
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Lovely post! Brightened my day. Thank you!
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Thank you very much Dawn for the feedback
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I appreciate the variety here. It’s similar in that way to reading a Reader’s Digest, but without the ads, and better.
I now would like to see that city hall. They who restored it did a marvelous job. I mostly do not like new restaurants & buildings, they all sort of look the same these days – ordinary. : )
Also, I’d like to see Secondhand Lions now, and I love every meme you shared.
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Thank you very much Dawn for all the positive feedback. I hope people like what I am providing each week, but it is always a guess on my part. I look back on some of my weekly posts and feel I missed the mark here and there in encouraging people to make the most of their lives; nevertheless, I keep trying. Again, thank you for your encouraging feedback
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I enjoyed the variety of humor, and the wisdom that inspired it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for the encouragement. Sometimes I get it right and sometimes I wonder “What was I thinking?”
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“How to be happy dammit” this one is an amazing book I read it earlier you know one of my old friend gifted me this around two yrs ago on my birthday and I was happy to get one…. This book is great..👍
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Thank you for taking the time to comment Ankita. Glad to hear you have already read the book and it is nice that someone gave it to you a few years back. I’ve given out a few copies of the book myself. Again, thank you Ankita for commenting.
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My pleasure 🌸
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Thankyou for sharing sir.. 🙏🙂
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You are most welcome Ankita
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This post is amazing 😀
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Thank you Ankita for letting me know you liked it.
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My pleasure 🌸
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