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BOOK OF THE WEEK
I first read this book in 1986 and have reviewed it a number of times over the years as well as just this past week.
It works, if you apply yourself to its teachings. However, where it speaks of wealth or money, I would suggest replacing those words with whatever you really want.
Money in my view, should be an enabler and not the end goal.
Think and Grow Rich
By Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” It was the first book to boldly ask, “What makes a winner?”
Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles.
MOVIE OF THE WEEK
I thought it was an interesting film, worth watching. I do wish it had been in chronological order, since some of the flashbacks made the film a bit confusing.
Being The Ricardos (2021)
“A revealing glimpse of the couple’s complex romantic and professional relationship, the film takes audiences into the writers’ room, onto the soundstage and behind closed doors with Ball and Arnaz during one critical production week of their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy.” (Source: Wikipedia)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
The reason I selected this song is because I was briefly watching a New Year’s Eve show from Nashville, Tennessee. There was a comedian on the show talking about how scared people are and he went on to say something like, “In Nashville, the only thing these folks are afraid of, is running out of beer.”
Ballad of Davy Crockett
By Fess Parker
ART OF THE WEEK
Every year brings the loss of friends and family members; however, every year also brings forth new friends and new family members. Stay positive.
Melancholy
It is called Melancolie. And it is heartbreakingly beautiful.
The artwork created by Albert György (living in Switzerland, but born in Romania) can be found in Geneva in a small park on the promenade (Quai du Mont Blanc) along the shore of Lake Geneva.
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Scotty
I did some research and apparently this story is true.
But, even if it weren’t true, it should be.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Clothing Choices
CHARACTER TRAITS
Some people think it is fine for people to loose their livelihood because for various reasons they don’t think a Covid shot or shots are in their best interests.
Others think it is fine to prevent people from traveling or going into restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues, etc., unless fully vaccinated.
One can always find a reason to discriminate against any group. Perhaps, your group (aged, overweight, disabled, too many kids, etc.) may be the next group to be discriminated against and who will stand up for you?
SOCIAL TRAITS
This could help one get along better with people in 2022.
LEARNING TRAITS
It is important to stay current with technology.
MISCELLANEOUS
This Cannot Be Said Enough Times
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.
I thought the editing was off in being the Ricardo’s. But the acting was excellent
Yes, I definitely found the flashbacks confusing. Fred and Ethel were perfect. No one can be Ricky, but Javier Bardem was one of the reasons I watched the film. At times Nicole Kidman was Lucy and at times she was Nicole Kidman playing the character Lucy. I saw many of the I Love Lucy episodes when they were first aired and J.K. Simmons was Fred.
JK Simmons was brilliant…I almost forgot I was watching an actor playing a role
Yes, I felt the same way
Congratulations partner. Continue working you make a good work
Muchas gracias amiga por tu felicitación por mi trabajo
Que bien usted habla español, hablo un poco de ingles, pero el español es mi idioma
Puedo hablar, leer y escribir un poco y seguir aprendiendo más y más. Algo de español está comenzando a deslizarse en mi inglés. Sin embargo, para suavizar mi español y no parecer demasiado tonto, utilizo un programa de traducción.
Que bien que está aprendiendo, el español tiene su dificultad, en los países de habla hispana, una sola palabra puede variar mucho y a veces una sola palabra tiene hasta 30 significados, pero usted es inteligente y que lo está aprendiendo. Yo debo mejorar mi inglés
Si uno sabe español e inglés, puede arreglárselas en la mayoría de los lugares del mundo. Veo que eres de España. He estado en Barcelona dos veces, una vez junto con un recorrido por los muchos lugares de España. Me encantó.
No mi estimado, soy de la República Dominicana, una isla en el mismo trayecto del sol
Perdóname Eduviges, mi error
Love this post. Creative and accurate. Clothing Choices is fantastic 😁. As is Scotty’s life purpose. And your ending comment sealed the deal. 👏👏👏👌
Thank you very much for your encouraging words about this post.
You find the best Star Trek joke memes! “On penguins” haha! I fear the vax mandates will forever divide us unless we start focusing on treatments instead. Or maybe the da%* virus will just die off already!
Thank you for commenting Priscilla. Yes, there seems to be so little emphasis on treatment. It is hard to prevent a virus, the common cold is testmony to that. As for dividing people, the media has already done a fine job of that. It seems each version of the coronavirus is milder than the prior version, although it seems to spread more easily.
There is a website for the FDA Coronavirus Treatment Acceleration Program. It shows there are over 670 Covid Drugs in the planning stage; over 470 trials being reviewed by the FDA; 11 treatments authorized for emergency use; and 1 fully approved treatment.
In Canada (and probably other countries) anti-inflammatory steroids and less use of ventilators are two treatment options that are working well. Some medical experts have said that the most significant strides have been made by figuring out what not to do.
Mass media doesn’t cover this sort of stuff…
Thank you Margy for the information. Mass media has been a real disappointment for some time now.
I can’t wait to see Being the Ricardos. It’s on my must see list along with Top Gun, the sequel.
Nanette, wonderful to hear from you again. It has been a while. I too would like to see the Top Gun sequel.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year to you my friend
I hate biopics. How can Nicole Kidman play Lucy? Biopics are the biggest enemy to preservationists.
I certainly understand and appreciate your position, which is usually true. However, the fellow that played Fred was Fred from beginning to end. I’m not sure William Frawley could have been any more convincing. (smile)
Feeling so good reading great article like this one. Very well done! 😊
Thank you very much.
I appreciate this compilation and I enjoyed reading it. Great recommendations from start to finish! Do have an incredible 2022!
Thank you very much Trenzz and best wishes to you for 2022 and every year after
You’re welcome Mr Allen. Thank you so much as well.
I appreciate this compilation and I enjoyed reading it. Fantastic recommendations from start to finish!
Do have an incredible 2022!
Thank you Trenzz