09/29/24 – Fairness

Current Events Fairness Given the normal distribution curve, a small percentage of people experience nothing but bad luck and a similar percentage of people experience nothing but good luck. For the vast majority of us, our lives will consist of ups and downs, but overall it will be what we choose to make it, so […]

09/15/24 – Problems and Solutions

Current Events Problems and Solutions Book of the Week I found this a very easy to read and informative book about a philosophy/religion that goes back 2,500 years ago. Essential Buddhism By Jacky Sach Movie of the Week I’ve been re-watching Agatha Christie’s Poirot Series with David Suchet  I do think the early seasons with […]

09/08/24 – Harmonious

Current Events Harmonious Book of the Week Movie of the Week I just finished watching the first three episodes of this six part Netflix series. I’m looking forward to seeing the remaining three episodes. The Perfect Couple (Sep 2024) Music of the Week William Tell Overture (1829) By Gioachino Rossini The William Tell Overture is […]

09/01/24 – Happy Labor Day

Current Events Happy Labor Day Book of the Week Movie of the Week Why not check out some of these older film jewels.  Here is another one that is particularly funny. My Cousin Vinny (1992) Music of the Week Working Man’s Ph.D. By Aaron Tippin Extraordinary People of the Week Workers Everywhere The Battle of […]

08/11/24 – Recovery Mode

CURRENT EVENTS Recovery Mode My thanks to the embalmers for their makeup work 😊 BOOK OF THE WEEK If you are a person who reads, I think you will find this translation worthwhile.  Meditations: Marcus Aurelius Translated By Gregory Hays   NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his […]

07/28/24 – Stay Hopeful

CURRENT EVENTS Stay Hopeful It seems everyone sooner or later hits a really rough patch. It is so easy during these times to slip into depression. Doing so just makes everything that much worse, so one needs to make every effort to stay “hopeful”. BOOK OF THE WEEK This readable version of Seneca’s writings will […]