CURRENT EVENTS
BOOK OF THE WEEK
It is starting to look like the only thing George Orwell was wrong about was timing.
If you haven’t read this classic, perhaps you should while you still can.
1984
By George Orwell
The book 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever…
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thought crimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston can’t escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching…
A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel’s hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions—a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time. (Source: Amazon)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK
No surprises in this film, but still an entertaining Christmas film.
The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
1999
By Prince
ART OF THE WEEK
Ghost Sculpture in Castle of Vezio, Italy
The quirky plaster ‘ghosts’ on the castle grounds are made from white chalk.
They are re-made each summer by tourists who agree to be put in a particular position, then covered with gauze and white chalk staying like that for 20 mins until the chalk is dry.
The sculptures remain until destroyed by snow.
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Nora
This is a rather long video; however, I think the message in this video of my friend and teammate Nora and our Trainer Art, is so inspiring that I wanted to make it available to all of you. You don’t have to be old and frail, you can be old and strong, if you will do the work.
It is a new year and perhaps it it time for a new you.
Taken at the 2021 AWPC Worlds
Art and Me
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
You may not agree with Joe Manchin; but, it is hard not to admire him for standing up to what he believes regardless of the enormous pressure being put on him.
SOCIAL TRAITS
Consider this, if you want to get the new year off to a good start
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
The Start of a New Year is a Good Time for Some
Self-Reflection
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 $6.34 with Prime Membership
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 
Winston Smith didn’t like the Party. I fear that today’s Winstons do. Nora is amazing. And the cat memes are so spot on, LOL!
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Thanks for commenting Priscilla. You can probably tell I like cats. Yes, Nora is amazing and an incredibly hard worker and all that work has certainly paid off for her when she goes to a contest.
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I think you, Art and Nora are quite a threesome. You are all inspirational
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Thanks very much Sue.
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This full post is amazing.. And yeah i agree not just wishing but also we need to make it.. The starting and ending is awesome.. And yeah nora maam is really great.. And also you look so charming in your photos..
Have a great week sir…
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Thank you so much my friend for your kind comments. As for the start, I’m a big Capt. Picard fan and as for the ending, I love cats and especially like that cat wondering what they are doing with his lives. I’ve known Nora and Art for a very long time and no one works harder at the gym in my opinion than Nora. And Art is the driving force behind all of us. I would never have been able to do what I have done, without Art’s encouragement. Thank you for your kind words and I wish you the best Ankita in making 2022 great.
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Ohh ok.. That was good to hear.. And thank you for your blessings sir.
Hope you are healthy and doing good..
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Thank you Ankita
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
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Thank you Crystal and Merry Christmas to you also
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i’m so enjoy your musings. Thank you
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Thank you so much Leslie for the encouragement
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Beautiful lists I think the movie is excellent well shared thanks 😊💕🎅
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Thank you very much Priti
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It’s my pleasure. You know yesterday I saw the movie on Netflix seeing your list. Happy 2022. Stay blessed 😊💕❤🎅
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Priti, was the movie “The Knight Before Christmas”?
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Yes , Netflix showed the rate 13 but it was a good movie. I enjoyed a lot.🙂😊
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I’m glad to hear that Priti
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Thank you 💓🤗
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Yes it is 🙂💕beautiful movie.
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Delighted to hear that Priti
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I am also feeling very happy.Wishing you happy 2022. Stay blessed.
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Thank you very much Priti and I wish you the best for 2022 also
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Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Happy New Year
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Thank you and Happy New Year to you also.
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Wishing you the same and your family 😊
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