CURRENT EVENTS
2021 Michigan APF Fall Open Powerlifting Results
Location: RPG Gym in Rochester, MI
I didn’t achieve my goals,
but did set a couple age/weight bench press records
All the members of Armageddon that were at this contest did well.
Here I am with my friend, coach and founder of Team Armageddon
Art
BOOK OF THE WEEK
This is a book about strategy and I believe it lends itself to any endeavor, if you study it throughly. It is not just for the martial artist.
Musashi’s Book of Five Rings
By Stephen F. Kaufman
Famed martial artist and bestselling author Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic [ ] driving straight into the heart of Musashi’s martial teachings and interpreting them for his fellow martial artists. The result is an enthralling combination of warrior wisdom and philosophical truths that Musashi offered to other warriors who wished to master the martial way of bushido. (Source: Amazon)
ENTERTAINMENT OF THE WEEK
I had planned to write about a play I was going to see today; however, when I arrived Meadow Brook Theater in Rochester, Michigan, they had a mask requirements. I didn’t think it was going to be any fun sitting around in a theater wearing a mask.
I don’t have a problem, if you want to wear a mask; but, I prefer not to breathe in stale air. I understand if you live in a restrictive state; however, Michigan is a free state with no state mask requirements, although local authorities can still force masks on to people.
I’ve been a season ticket holder there for years, but this will be my last year. I prefer to go to a local movie theater where I am not forced to wear a mask.
As for you folks that think you have a right to force your weakness on to others, well:
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
While on the topic of breathing, I think this song fits.
Breathless
by Jerry Lee Lewis
Sorry, I can’t play the music video this week due to technical problems
ART OF THE WEEK
“I’ve Got Your Back” Tee Shirt
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
It is never too late to have an adventure.
Define what is an adventure to you, then “Do It“
Capt. James T. Kirk (aka William Shatner)
STAR TREK ACTOR William Shatner has become the oldest person in space after blasting off from the Texas desert on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket.
The actor, 90, reached the final frontier, delighting the millions of sci-fi fans who know him as Captain James T Kirk of the USS Enterprise.
Shatner and three other passengers lifted off in the fully automated, 60ft tall New Shepard rocket from Van Horn, west Texas, slightly later than planned in order to give experts more time to monitor winds in the area.
According to a live stream of the historic event, Shatner and his fellow passengers reached an altitude of roughly 350,000ft and a velocity of about 2,000mph.
Shatner was the second passenger to step out of the capsule and was embraced by a delighted Bezos.
The actor, who became emotional while speaking to the billionaire, said: “Everyone in the world needs to do this.”
Shatner said he was shocked by the difference in the blue sky of Earth and the vast blackness of space, adding: “It was so moving to me. This experience has been unbelievable.”
He appeared stunned in his conversation with Bezos, admitting he was taken aback by how quickly he reached space. “In a way it’s indescribable,” he said.
Shatner added it was “the most profound experience I can imagine”.
He said: “I am so filled with emotion about what just happened, it’s extraordinary. Extraordinary. I hope I never recover from this. I hope I can maintain what I feel now. I don’t want to lose it. It’s so much larger than me.”
Further trying to explain the experience to Bezos, Shatner said: “It has to do with the enormity and the quickness and the suddenness of life and death.”
(Source: AS Newz)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
This is as clever as it is true.
MISCELLANEOUS
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 
You earned three medals, congrats! I had a 13 hour plane trip last week and had to wear a mask the whole time (on the planes and in the airports at layovers). Ugh, my breath stinks!
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Oh my gosh, 13 hours on a plane. If I had your address, I would mail you one of those medals.
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Congrats on your medals. Awesome!
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Thank you very much Michele
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You are welcome! 🌞
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Good for you regarding the mask mandate. We all need to start taking back our rights
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Thank you Sue. I try to be respectful of others; but the contrast between the people I was around Saturday at the powerlifting contest and the people at the theater was so shocking–I just could not stay. I’m amazed that how quickly people gave up their rights. For instance, so many stopped going to church and yet the fight to open things up were lead by hair dressers and the gym folks. What an unlikely pair (smile). Again, thank you for commenting, it is easy to feel like you are alone out here wanting to just be able to breathe normally.
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Congrats on your press record, sir! Very happy for you- such lovely pics of the celebrations! And wow, Captain Kirk is in space! Very very inspiring for a man of 90! 😱😃 Loved the art of the week 😂 Another enjoyable post! 😊
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Thank you very much for the congratulations. Yes, Capt. Kirk is an inspiration. Thank you very much for taking the time to post, I really appreciate your comments.
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Thanks for getting this comment out of spam. Oh, I saw William Shatner’s space trip in thr news and immediately thought about this post 😊 Have a wonderful day/ rest of the day, sir.
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And best wishes to you for a wonderful day
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Handsome men! Macho? Lol…
Asphalt…🤣🤣🤣
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Glad you liked the post Nina
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Looks like my earlier comment went into spam 🙂
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I’m so sorry, I’m just running behind. It sometimes happens, but please don’t let that discourage you from commenting.
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Oh, not at all, sir 😁 That won’t discourage me 😉 It happens more often than not.
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Glad to hear it will not discourage you from commenting. Thank you for your understanding
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It is really good to read the post.. Sometimes it feels like i am literally standing in my schools assembly when i read your posts.. You have always a thing to tell about each topic…. Hahaaha by the way i liked the jokes and motivation parts too.. These all are really perfect for the week also congratulations for the medals.. That’s a great thing
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I’m so glad Ankita that you are enjoying the weekly posts and thank you for going to the trouble of letting me know. Also, I appreciate the congratulations, thank you.
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Aah.. it went long again 😅
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The social trait of Italian women 😂, though I think most people be it a man or women can actually relate to it haha…
The 3 simple rules of life I really loved it 👌❤
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Daphny, glad you enjoyed the post and thank you very much for taking the time to comment.
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You’re welcome!
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Mr. Shatner really is an adventurer, isn’t he? Albeit a rich one, haha.
But so are you, obviously, and congrats on those age/bench press records. Armageddeon rocks! A little time off, then start up training again for next year…?
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Thank you very much for the comments. Yes ARMageddeon is sort of an interesting team name. The bowling time I have been on for years is named The Alley Cats. I took this week off, but Monday I start back for a non-sanctioned December contest. It is a local contest and I like the gym owners, so I want to do it. Again, thank you for commenting.
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