CURRENT EVENTS
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding, as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
You will find a lot of interesting informations and ideas sprinkled throughout this book.
The Greeks (Lost Civilizations Series)
By Philip Matyszak
[This book] illuminates the lives of the Greek soldiers, statesmen, scientists, and philosophers who laid the foundations of what we call “Greek culture” today—though they seldom, if ever, set foot on the Greek mainland.
This book offers a fresh look at what it meant to be Greek by instead telling the story of the Greeks abroad, from modern-day India to Spain. (Source: Amazon)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK
Halloween is this month, so I thought I would focus on some scary movies.
If you are looking for a scary movie, I recommend this one.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Additional Info
According to lead actress Judith O’Dea, much of the dialogue was improvised. She told an interviewer, “I don’t know if there was an actual working script! We would go over what basically had to be done, then just did it the way we each felt it should be done”.
One example offered by O’Dea concerns a scene where Barbra tells Ben about Johnny’s death. O’Dea said that the script only called for her to talk about Johnny riding in the car with her and being attacked in the cemetery while Ben dismantles a table for wood. She described Barbra’s dialogue for the scene as entirely improv.
Night of the Living Dead entered the public domain in the United States because the original theatrical distributor, the Walter Reade Organization, failed to place a copyright indication on the prints, and at that time, United States copyright law held that public dissemination required copyright notice to maintain a copyright. (Source: Wikipedia)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
My favorite Elvis song
Burning Love
(Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)
By Elvis Presley
I feel fortunate that for the last three years, Elvis has stopped by to entertain my friends.
ART OF THE WEEK
Look Around and You Will Find Art In Everyday Things
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Ptolemy I Soter
Ptolemy I Soter (367 BC – January 282 BC) was a Macedonian Greek general, historian and successor of Alexander the Great who went on to found the Ptolemaic Empire centered on Egypt from 305 BC – 30 BC.
The Ptolemaic Empire was an Ancient Greek state based in Egypt. It was founded in 305 BC by Ptolemy I Soter, a companion of Alexander the Great, and ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC. Reigning for nearly three centuries, the Ptolemies were the longest and final dynasty of ancient Egypt. (Source: Wikipedia)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Crash Diets
Folks, don’t be a “Crash Dieter”. These diets simply cannot be maintained in the long run and when you go off them, you not only will regain the weight you lost, but maybe more.
You are more likely to be a trim person, by making small gradual lifestyle changes that you can maintain.
CHARACTER TRAITS
World Famous Chef Ronaldo
Provides another tip.
SOCIAL TRAITS
Relationship Tip
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
I understand that the Marines have a saying,
if you are not 15 minutes early, you are late.
Being on time shows respect for others.
BOOKS
Environmental Animals
https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?
I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,
Are You?
The Kindle version of this book is free, and the paperback version is $10
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
Harmony Books & Films, LLC 
Night of the Living Dead is such a good movie. I had no idea O’Dea improved much of her role; that’s amazing!
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Yes, that came as a surprise to me also. I just learned about it when I was researching the film. I studied that film, when I was a zombie extra for a film. I had my zombie moves down so well, they actually put me on the DVD cover. As always, thank you Vera for commenting.
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I loved everything; funny stuff!!
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Thank you very much Wylene
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You’re so welcome!!
Wylene
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