CURRENT EVENTS BOOK OF THE WEEK The Peter Prescription By Dr. Laurence J. Peter This sequel to The Peter Principle is more than a book on management. It is an entertaining self-help book, crammed with interesting quotes such as “Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies” by F. Burgess. The book came out in […]
CURRENT EVENTS Happy Halloween BOOKS OF THE WEEK Given that it is Halloween, I thought I would once again mention some graphic novels that are fun to read and tells the stories through pictures such as the one below: Bram Stoker’s Dracula Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Robert Louis Steven’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & […]
CURRENT EVENTS It’s All About Priorities BOOK OF THE WEEK I bought this book for two reasons. First, it is written by Arnold. Second, because I found the title inspiring–“Be Useful.” So far, I have read 168 pages of this book, and I believe you will find the book encouraging. As for me, every day […]
CURRENT EVENTS Zoo Sometimes you hear people say life is a zoo, when referring to a situation of confusion and/or disorder If you are finding yourself in a situation of confusion and/or disorder, perhaps you may consider spending a relaxing day at the zoo. Today, most animals aren’t kept in horrible cages like in the […]
CURRENT EVENTS Today BOOK OF THE WEEK I recommend this little and easy to read book to help you understand people. You will find it well worth reading. Maxims By La Rochefoucauld I believe La Rochefoucauld saw the world not always as we wish it to be, but as it really is. For instance he […]
CURRENT EVENTS Standing In A Line Every minute someone leaves this world behind. We are all in “the line” without knowing it. We never know how many people are before us. We can not move to the back of the line. We can not step out of the line. We can not avoid the line. […]
CURRENT EVENTS What Surprises You Most About Humanity BOOK OF THE WEEK I’m three-fourths of the way through this book and I find it to be so well written and interesting. Boys in the Trees By Carly Simon Simon’s memoir reveals her remarkable life, beginning with her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard […]
CURRENT EVENTS Best If Used By Be Careful What You Postpone BOOK OF THE WEEK I found this very short and readable book an excellent reminder that we tend to waste much of our lives. Look at how you spend you day ant think about how little of your time is spent bettering your self […]
CURRENT EVENTS Happy Labor Day Friends BOOK OF THE WEEK Blinkist is a book summary app. First off, I want to say that I receive nothing from Blinkist. I think you will find there are a number of other book summary apps. I didn’t think such a service would be good for me, since I […]
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 […]
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