Month: October 2026

10/25/26 – Happy Halloween

Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Happy Halloween

Book of the Week

Some of you may find this interesting.

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

By Carlo Rovelli

Movie of the Week

Meadow Brook Hall is hosting a screening of the 1954 classic film “Creature from the Black Lagoon” as part of its “Dinner & a Movie” series on October 30, 2026.

Meadow Brook Hall

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Please click on the link below to see the trailer

https://youtu.be/4-KggvOu0i8?si=-VWjRWn1_X3PJehJ

I saw this film back in 1954, when it first came out; and I am looking forward to seeing it again on October 30th.

Music of the Week

Monster Mash (1962)

Bobby “Boris” Picket & The Crypt Kickers

Please click on the link below for the video 

https://youtu.be/2gjkBykpWPE?si=9aZzMvUe-9OYuols

People of the Week

Ukrainians

Art of the Week

Halloween Decorations

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Well, this is one way to cut carbs; but, don’t expect to lose any weight.

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

And especially avoid unsolicited advice.

In my experience, it has done me more harm than good.

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

My Final Cover

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

 

10/18/26 – 2026 Detroit Free Press Run

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Current Events

Congratulations to all the Participants,

regardless of the distance they chose to run. 

2026 Detroit Free Press Run

I wasn’t very fast in 1984.

Book of the Week

Inner Excellence

By Jim Murphy

I think Henry Ford said it best

Movie of the Week

Meadow Brook Hall hosted a screening of the 1941 classic film “Maltese Falcon“ as part of its “Dinner & a Movie” series on October 14, 2026.

Meadow Brook Hall

Maltese Falcon (1941)

Please click on the link below to see the trailer

https://youtu.be/3a9YU1SVbSE?si=1_4OprCQZeJdTVJl

I found the dinner and movie experience a bit like stepping back in time to 1941.

Music of the Week

Breathless (1958)

Jerry Lee Lewis 

Please click on the link below for the video 

https://youtu.be/cQUmqxUssZI?si=rEACYcPd4vI9zBWf

People of the Week

Customer Service Representatives

Art of the Week

Theater Stages

I thought this stage for the play “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” at Meadow Brook Theater, in Rochester, MI; was exceptional.

I also recently watched the film, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, and thought the play was much better than the film.

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Cat lovers will understand this is about priorities.

Social Traits

I’m not surprised.

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

In case you are wondering how Saturday’s contest went for me.

I set an APF Masters 9 (80 to 84) raw deadlift record.

And Mike set several Personal Records and came extremely close to being designed Best Power Lifter at the meet.

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

My Final Cover

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

 

10/11/26 – APF AAPF Contest October 17, 2026

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Current Events

I not really up to this contest, so I will lift less than what I had planned, and hopefully will not be too much of a disappointment. 

APF AAPF Contest

Saturday, October 17, 2026

F3 Fitness

22385 Ecorse Rd. in Taylor, Michigan

Book of the Week

This book contains some good advice.

Movie of the Week

I have read that Mr. T did not like this documentary, that he felt it left a lot of things out and gave a negative impression of him.

Nevertheless, I found Mr. T and this short documentary very inspirational. 

Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool

Please click on the link below to see the trailer

https://youtu.be/Txk5C-452ak?si=r4FFdAMGUa19lW0v

Music of the Week

This song is a 1910 British music hall song by Fred Murray and R. P. Weston.

Joe Brown included the song on his first album “A Picture of You” in 1962.

In 1965, it became the fastest-selling song in history to that point when it was revived by Herman’s Hermits.

(Source: Wikipedia)

I’m Henry The VIII, I Am (1965)

 Herman’s Hermits

Peter Noone 

Please click on the link below for the video 

https://youtu.be/FFNoDsOmluA?si=85iX5Drl6t-NMrZe

I saw Peter Noone perform this song last Friday night and took this short film clip. I knew I was going to like the songs, but I was surprised by how humorous he was and how he went right into the audience a number of times.

Person of the Week

Mike Ditka

Art of the Week

Stonehenge

Carol, at one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom, Stonehenge is regarded as a British cultural icon.

Stonehenge was constructed in several phases, beginning about 3100 BC and continuing until about 1600 BC. The famous circle of large sarsen stones was placed between 2600 BC and 2400 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

When it comes to fitness, or anything for that matter, this is a good approach.

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Decluttering: Seasonal items

Still holding onto that outfit or accessory that stayed tucked away last spring, summer, fall or winter? Chances are, you won’t use it for the future seasons either.

“If you have T-shirts you never wore, swimsuits or flip-flops that have seen better days, an inflatable pool that you bought during confinement and haven’t used since, or three sets of picnic dishes when you only really need one … it’s time to let go,”

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

My Final Cover

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

 

10/04/26 – Avoiding Sexual Assault

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Current Events

Given the recent reporting of how a Cornell University assault was handled by the University; I wanted to post something aimed at the assaulters, and not the one assaulted. 

Avoiding Sexual Assault

Book of the Week

Not only does Uncle Tony offer some solid advice, he was also a pretty good story teller.

In Chapter 14 on celebrating, Uncle Tony told me about the time he took his first wife to a wedding, just before they were to be divorced.

I asked, “What happened?”

Uncle Tony said, “There was some guy on the dance floor doing back flips, the splits, you name it and he was doing it.”

I said, “So?”

Uncle Tony said, “Well, my wife says to me, you know, 15 years ago that guy asked me to marry him and I turned him down.”

I said, “So what did you say to her?”

Uncle Tony said, “I told her that it looks like he is still celebrating.”

Film Clip of the Week

Rather than post a trailer from a film, I thought maybe you would enjoy a video I took of the London street scene, while I was there last month.

Music of the Week

I was came across this blog post: 

https://strategicteams.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/operator-listening-for-the-truth-beneath-the-words/

That found so much meaning in this song, that I had to pass it on to you folks. 

Operator (1972)

By Jim Croce

Please click on the link below for the video 

https://youtu.be/khYxP7TiFSA?si=HRiKOTKUeFexU22z

People of the Week

People Who Helped You

In Your Career

Ed, my first supervisor at BCBS, who gave me such a good start.

Jim, the manager, who hired me into BCBS.

I am sorry to say they have both passed on.

Art of the Week

Painting

I saw this painting at an acquaintance’s party and it just struck me as interesting. I have no idea who painted it, nor where it is now at. As for my acquaintance, he has long since passed on.

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

I guess when this gym says they are into bodybuilding,

they aren’t kidding.

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Books

Uncle Tony’s

Management Tips & Jokes

By Wm. Allen

Paperback $15.00

Ebook $5.00

Click on Link below to go directly to Amazon

Uncle Tony’s Management Tips & Jokes

Environmental Animals

https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Animals-Harmony-Jann/dp/B0BW2GFPDM/ref=sr_1_16?

I’m Tired of Being Ordinary,

Are You?

My Final Cover

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