Category: Marriage/Life Partners

06/14/26 – Your Day

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Your Day

Book of the Week

Letters from a Stoic

By Seneca

This readable version of Seneca’s writings contains some worthwhile advice.

Born in 4 B.C. and sentence to death by three Roman emperors (Caligula, Claudius, and Nero–who succeeded), his thoughts are still  relevant today. 

For several years of his turbulent life, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire.

His inspired reasoning is derived mainly from Stoic principles.  

Movie of the Week

I continue to watch this 25 season (soon to be 26)  series and I am now into Season 9.

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

I started out in life as a cowboy

Should’ve Been A Cowboy (1993)

By Toby Keith

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/aIq1LvzSLsk?si=5bvwRxUljuNTjq4O

Person of the Week

Ourselves

That is something to think about.

Art of the Week

Clothes Pin Art

I thought this was rather clever

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

You may want to research the benefits of creatine.

It is unlike any other supplement, it actually works.

Character Traits

Isn’t this true for most of us?

Social Traits

Learning Traits

I’ve heard that the lottery is a tax on the poor.

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

 

06/07/26 – Be Happy

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Be Happy

Generally, most people are as happy as they

want to be.

Book of the Week

I enjoyed last week’s book by Chris Ferrie, so I thought I would read another one of his books.

I am on page 162 and enjoying the book.

42 Reasons to Hate the Universe

by Chris Ferrie

Movie of the Week

I continue to watch this 25 season (soon to be 26)  series and I am now into Season 8.

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

Walk of Life (1985)

By Dire Straits

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/kd9TlGDZGkI?si=QOZsZYjznOkznmu4

Person of the Week

If you are a fan of the Buffy the Vampire TV series, you know who this fellow is.

Anthony Head

Art of the Week

An Hourglass of Aging

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Notice, I’m not saying age is just a number.

The only people saying that are people who haven’t hit 75. 

I have been healthy all my life, but I assure you that it is going to get a bit rough after 75.

But if you work at being healthy (It is a full time job), your quality of life will be so much better than many who are much younger than you.

Character Traits

Social Traits

That definitely is a long distance relationship.

Learning Traits

And you thought you would never use that Periodic Table stuff from your high school chemistry class.

The elements involved in the joke are:

Na: Sodium

H: Hydrogen

Br: Bromine

O: Oxygen

Miscellaneous

Alice: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”

Cheshire Cat: “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.”

Alice: “I don’t much care where—”

Cheshire Cat: “Then it doesn’t matter which way you 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

 

05/31/26 – Be Kind

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Be Kind

Book of the Week

It is an easy book to read, but you may not like what it says.

Cosmic Bullsh*t

by Chris Ferrie

Chris Ferrie takes on astrology, alien conspiracies, creation myths, time travel, and other wildly popular pseudoscientific beliefs―and dissects them with clarity, irreverence, and a PhD-level scalpel. The tone is equal parts stand-up and science seminar.

Movie of the Week

I’m back to this 25 season (soon to be 26)  series and I am now into Season 7.

Midsomer Murders

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=pRlXEdGKij-rgBfP

Music of the Week

This video shows a lot of “Larger Than Life” people from the past. 

Wonderful World (1960)

By Sam Cooke

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/QfzpAv1hi2Y?si=GbV8zm7-D4XowZZJ

Person of the Week

My boss

John Nelson

(Deceased)

and friend

Art of the Week

Backyard Art

Joke of The Week

Interviewing Princess Leia

To see the film clip, just click on the link below

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=9088010304561260

Physical Traits

Time to start working on yourself

Character Traits

When bad things happen to you,

there is usually a way to turn things around. 

Social Traits

I know it is difficult, but the best thing that you can give someone is your undivided attention.

It helps if you put your cell phone away.

Learning Traits

I think for most of us, this is very

true.

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

 

05/24/26 – Memorial Day

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Memorial Day

Book of the Week

Snapchat sensation, business mogul, and recording artist DJ Khaled, tells us about his keys to success.

I think he offers some excellent advice.

The Keys

by DJ Khaled

Movie of the Week

I just saw this recent film and it is excellent, plus good to see these folks after 20 years have passed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/PMd1at7OwiE?si=yvlv7FiDQFXNRg1x

Music of the Week

Burning Down The House

By Tom Jones and The Cardigans

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/iYuldgIOelY?si=bfvc_24ZIooGT9Ud

Person of the Week

General Eisenhower

Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.

He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942–43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944–45 from the Western Front. In 1951, he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. (Source: Wikipedia)

Art of the Week

National Statuary Hall

Washington DC

This room was used as the chamber of the House of Representatives from 1807 to 1857.

In 1864, it became National Statuary Hall, in which individual states sent statues of men and women who influenced the building of the Nation and States.

Joke of The Week

You may have to think about this one for a moment.

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

This is even more true in the age of cell phones.

How often is someone you are dining with,  have their cell phone on the table?

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

 

05/17/26 – Should You Change Your Lifestyle?

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Should You Change Your Lifestyle?

Changing your lifestyle is way too much trouble.

Big Pharma is your friend.

Book of the Week

Younger Next Year

(2nd Edition 2019)

By Chris Crowley & Henry Lodge, MD

with Alan J. Hamilton, MD

[…] you’ll discover how to put off 70 percent of the normal problems of aging—weakness, sore joints, bad balance—and eliminate 50 percent of serious illness and injury. (Source: Amazon)

Movie of the Week

I used to watch this show when it first came out and decided to watch it again. I’m into Season 1 of this 3 season show.

Kung Fu (1972 TV series)

My favorite character was Master Po

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/rp1AuBj53Co?si=rFjrDVtJxrEmLZFo

Music of the Week

Laisse tomber les filles (1964)

By France Gall

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/FWRCJhsz5t4?si=Fq_EHNRmpJcrKBBa

AI  o the Week

WordPress AI Support Assistant

For those of you familiar with this blog, you will notice I am a little late publishing this week. I’m used to using WordPress’ “Classic Editor”, which disappeared. 

WordPress’ AI Support System work with me off and on throughout the day to get be back in business. I am most impressed.

Art of the Week

Nature is a pretty good artist.

Niagara Falls

Joke of The Week

Some sports humor

Physical Traits

Something to consider

Character Traits

Social Traits

They or you will not be here forever.

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

Healthy eating begins in the supermarket.

Read the labels and see if it is really something you want to put in your body,

Remember nothing tastes as good as being fit feels.

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

 

05/10/26 – Happy Mothers Day

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Happy Mothers Day

Book of the Week

Movie of the Week

If you like complicated murder mysteries, I think you will like this. I’m now into Season 4 of this ongoing series.

Is it any good? Well, 25 seasons have already been released, and I understand the 26th season is in production.

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders is a detective drama set in England. The stories revolve around the efforts of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, and later his successor, cousin John Barnaby, to solve numerous murders that take place in the picturesque but deadly villages of the fictional county of Midsomer

To see the trailer, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/wGXGlQLUy94?si=Xf2Sy4K5kCDXafdp

Music of the Week

Treat Your Mother Right (1984)

By Mr. T

2014

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/RO6JiFztJdg?si=TVZD5rmG3grkrpTG

Persons of the Week

Mothers Everywhere

(Including the mothers of cats and dogs)

My Mom

My Mother-In-Law

Art of the Week

La Pietá

By Michelangelo

The sculpture captures the moment when Jesus, taken down from the cross, is given to his mother Mary.

Mary is represented as being very young for the mother of an approximately 33-year-old son, which is not uncommon in depictions of the Passion of Christ at the time. Various explanations have been suggested for this. One is that her youth symbolizes her incorruptible purity, as Michelangelo himself said to his biographer, the compatriot and Roman sculptor Ascanio Condivi:

It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed.

The statue had to be restored after the figure of Mary was vandalized in 1972; after the incident, the statue was protected by a bulletproof glass screen

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

Good Intentions

I believe these helpers have good intentions.

But it has been said that the road to hell is paved with

good intentions.

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

05/03/26 – Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo

Book of the Week

Just Ride

By Grant Petersen

A wonderfully sane, down-to-earth, and frequently funny guide to riding, maintaining, fixing and enjoying your bicycle.” (Source: Dave Eggers, New York Times Book Review)

Play of the Week

I’m not sure if this was a play or a concert, likely both.

Anyway, it was fantastic! 

I strongly recommend you see it wherever you can.

Million Dollar Quartet

Music of the Week

Let’s Have a Party (1957)

By Wanda Jackson

For the music video, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/qArzVajzYX4?si=3WWPssTeSeELxdb1

Person of the Week

Wanda Jackson

1958

Wanda LaVonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American retired singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country and gospel. She was among the first women to have a career in rock and roll, recording a series of 1950s singles that helped give her the nickname “The Queen of Rockabilly”. She is also counted among the first female stars in the genre of country music.

Wanda & Elvis

After Jackson spent time touring with Elvis Presley, the pair’s relationship became romantic in 1955. He asked her to make the relationship official by giving Jackson a small diamond ring that she wore on a necklace. In her autobiography, she explained that Presley “won my heart as I was just beginning to understand what it really meant to embrace my femininity and express myself as a young woman.” According to Jackson, the pair’s relationship ended in 1956 once Presley began appearing in films and Colonel Tom Parker took control of his career.

Art of the Week

Branches or Bridges

I Break Them Both

By Kurt Halsey

I have four original paintings by Kurt.

I would like to acquire this one.

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

That is definitely not the way.

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

04/26/26 – We’re All Just Walking Each Other Home

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We’re All Just Walking Each Other Home

When you allow someone to say in your presence that they want to kill the President, without you pushing back; you are not helping that person. And if you encourage that kind of talk, well shame on you.

I may be mistaken, but I view that level of “extreme” dissatisfaction has more to do with their dissatisfaction of their own life, than  political positions that can be addressed every two years in national elections. 

Do what you can to make them feel better about themselves.

Book of the Week

Just Sit

By Sukey & Elizabeth Novogratz

Illustrations by Niege Borges 

Ever think about trying meditation, or tried it but it just didn’t seem right.

I believe this book could help.

Movie of the Week

I thought this was one of their better seasons.

Emily in Paris – Season 5

To see the trailer, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/uI54qqXt2r8?si=fgFN0eD7UlkQWhV5

Music of the Week

Person of the Week

Art of the Week

Art Deco

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Social Traits

Learning Traits

“Nothing is less productive

than to make more efficient

what should not be done at all.”

Source: Peter Drucker

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

04/19/26 – Your Habits Today

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You Habits Today

Book of the Week

Uncle Tony on health. 

Topic 45: Health

“So many people spend their health gaining wealth,

and then have to spend their wealth to regain their

health.”

Source: A.J. Materi

 

Uncle Tony would likely add to the above quote the word trying, since once you lose your health, it isn’t always possible to regain it.

 

Do not under any circumstances, neglect your health for work or even for family. Uncle Tony said, “There is a reason the airlines tell you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first. It is because if you can’t help yourself, you aren’t going to be able to help anyone else.”

 

As for your team members, we all have seen team members who have failed to take care of their health and yet turn in amazing performances. Perhaps, had they maintained their health, they may have been able to accomplish still more or for a longer period in their lives. But that is beside the point; the important thing is to care about your team members and to encourage them to have healthy and long lives.

 

Speaking of health, Uncle Tony told me a mother once said she was worried about her daughter’s strange eating habits. She told him her daughter just lies in bed and only eats yeast and car wax. Uncle Tony said, “I would not worry too much about her. She will probably rise and shine.”

Movie of the Week

This is an entertaining story.

Love Story:

John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

To see the trailer, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/Gw2RakWShdE?si=ceWIIobQC8fF_rK8

Music of the Week

Jessie’s Girl (1985)

By Rick Springfield

To see the video, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/qYkbTyHXwbs?si=cxrMU4y_tFf45-3K

In case you are curious about who has been sending out this weekly blog post since late 2014.

Art of the Week

If you have any interest in art, 

you should read this book or at least

look at the photos in this book.

Art of The Western World

By Wood, Cole, and Gealt

In this magnificently illustrated and comprehensive book, readers will take one of the most beautiful journeys our world has to offer: an exploration of the greatest art and architecture of Western civilization.

Art of the Western World — the companion volume to the nine-part PBS television series — traces the history of Western art from its classical roots in ancient Greece up to the present day

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

For your own sake, please consider 

reading and acting on this book’s suggestions.

Character Traits

Isn’t there a bit of evil in all of us 🙂

Social Traits

I think all of us in the 80s thought we would have made more technological progress than we have.

Learning Traits

Miscellaneous

I hope no one reading this hates their life.

But just in case:

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

04/12/26 – Welcome Home Artemis II Crew

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Welcome Home Artemis II Crew

The name Artemis II comes from the Greek goddess of the Moon, Artemis, who is the twin sister of Apollo in mythology. NASA chose this name to represent the program’s connection to the original Apollo missions (1961–1972), while symbolizing a new era, specifically aiming to land the first woman on the Moon.

Book of the Week

As the weather becomes warmer,

thoughts turn to vacations. 

Topic 96: Vacations

“A vacation is what you take

when you can no longer take

what you’ve been taking.”

Source: Earl Wilson

Uncle Tony believed that vacations are an absolute must. Everyone needs to get out of the work environment for a period of time to recharge. Plus, often the time away from work may give a person a fresh perspective on how to do the work better upon their return.

 

A less positive reason why people should be required to take vacations is that it is fraud-prevention tool. People engaged in fraudulent activities typically need to be in the workplace to keep their activities from surfacing.

 

There are those who feel their vacation time is sacred. Nevertheless, you should still be reachable via email, text, or phone by whomever you left in charge. There is always the possibility of a business emergency or something of a critical personal nature that you need to know about.

 

The key is to leave someone in charge who can make decisions and whose judgment you trust. They will not intrude upon your vacation unless it is necessary.

 

When it comes to vacations, Uncle Tony said, “A journey of a thou-sand miles begins with a cash advance.”

Movie of the Week

This three season show first came out on ABC in September 2011, and is now available on Netflix.

I enjoyed all three seasons, which I just finished watching last week.

Suburgatory

The title is a combination of the words

“suburban” and “purgatory”.

To see the trailer, click on the link below

https://youtu.be/wrZgB1-ACxQ?si=THzZ_MYBE6v0tCat

Music of the Week

Material Girl (1985)

By Madonna

To see the video, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/6p-lDYPR2P8?si=nwD22k8nQJSPDJMR

Extraordinary Bowling Team

of the Week

Alley Cats

2nd Place

Mary, Bill & Sharon

Missing from the photo are:

Freda, John & Michele

Art of the Week

Joke of The Week

Physical Traits

Character Traits

I did a little research and believe this is true.

(Always a good idea to verify before passing things on)

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