Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, Elvis Aron Presley would become one of the most recognizable musicians in the world by the time he passed away in his Memphis mansion, Graceland, on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42.
During a performance in 1977
I think Lao Tzu sums up my feelings about Elvis.
“The Tao is great, the king is also great.”
Lao Tzu
BOOK OF THE WEEK
The Tao of Elvis (2002)
By David Rosen
Jungian expert and Elvis scholar David Rosen explores and examines his life through the structure of the Tao Te Ching. In reflections on forty-two Taoist concepts–one for each year of Elvis’s life
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
Elvis & Nixon (2016)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Hound Dog (Oct. 28, 1956)
by Elvis Presley
ART OF THE WEEK
The President and The King
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Ron Short (aka Elvis)
I can’t say enough good things about how wonderful Ron Short made our 30th Anniversary Party
I asked my good friend, World Famous Chef Ronaldo if he could come up with an Elvis related joke for this week’s post.
This is what Chef Ronaldo provided me.
PHYSICAL TRAITS
The Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
It is important to eat healthy.
But every so often you may want a break for a strict healthy diet,
so here is Elvis’ recipe for his famous sandwich.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
India Knows About Elvis
LEARNING TRAITS
It is important to learn to say “Thank You.”
MISCELLANEOUS
All American Boy
by Bill Parsons
Book
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However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — Mayor Bill de Blasio will require proof of vaccination for most indoor events in New York City, believed to be the first such mandate by an American city.
Dining at restaurants, working out at a gym, and attending a movie or play will all require proof of vaccination starting August 16.
Enforcement — but not by police — will begin on September 13, to coincide with the return of children to schools.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Source: Martin Niemöller
I don’t like where this mandate is headed and hopefully you will not like it either, regardless of which side of the political spectrum you are on.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
The Barbell Prescription (2016)
By Jonathon M. Sullivan & Andy Baker
The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 directly addresses the most pervasive problem faced by aging humans: the loss of physical strength and all its associated problems – the loss of muscle mass, bone mineral loss and osteoporosis, hip fractures (a terminal event for many older people), loss of balance and coordination, diabetes, heart disease related to a sedentary lifestyle, and the loss of independence.
The worst advice an older person ever gets is, Take it easy. Easy makes you soft, and soft makes you dead. The Barbell Prescription maps an escape from the usual fate of older adults: a logical, programmed approach to the hard work necessary to win at the extreme sport of Aging Well. Unlike all other books on the subject of exercise for seniors, The Barbell Prescription challenges the motivated Athlete of Aging with a no-nonsense training approach to strength and health – and demonstrates that everybody can become significantly stronger using the most effective tools ever developed for the job.
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
I found this to be both entertaining and informative.
The Last Czars (2019)
The Last Czars is a six-part English-language docudrama that premiered on Netflix on July 3, 2019. The series follows the reign of Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia’s Romanov Dynasty, from his accession to the throne in 1894 to his assassination in 1918
None of the characters in the dramatised part of the series are fictional and the scenes depicted attempt to re-create real-life events as closely as possible and draws on sources from the time. This means the majority of the series is historically accurate.
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Cups
by Anna Kendrick
ART OF THE WEEK
Cool Library Book Bench
Bench in Library in Alexandria, Egypt
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OF THE WEEK
The Extreme Left is trying to divide Americans — Don’t let them.
Tamyra Mensah-Stock
American athletes can make a lot of money demonizing their own country these days. The world stage of the Olympics, then, presents a prime opportunity to cash in on the lucrative industry of self-hatred. U.S. wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock however, took no shame in competing on behalf of the United States at the Tokyo games. Quite the opposite.
“I love representing the U.S.! I freaking love living there,” Mensah-Stock told a reporter while draped in the stars and stripes upon winning the gold. “I’m so happy I get to represent U.S.A!”
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Some of Both Is Best for Many of Us
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
There will come a day when you wish you had followed this advice,
if that day had not already arrived.
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
Book
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However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
Thirty years later, who could ask for more than to have Elvis come and celebrate our 30th anniversary along with the best family and friends one could have.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
I first read this book in 2002 and every so often I review my highlighted notes from that reading and even today I find the book remains of value.
The Inspired Executive (1997)
By Granville N. Toogood
I believe this book is of value to every day common people who wish to communicate better as much as it is for executives. Sure, the book is a bit old (1997), but what it has to say has stood the test of time. Plus, it is a very readable book, as any book on communication should be. I understand he has a newer book out, but I have not read that book.
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
Last week was the first time I have been in a movie theater since the pandemic started. I don’t really care for action films, but this one is better than most and contains some humor.
Black Widow (2021)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Blue Suede Shoes
By Elvis (AKA Ron Short)
ART OF THE WEEK
Can Art
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OF THE WEEK
James Craig
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Just in case you may not know it,
diet most always trumps exercise.
CHARACTER TRAITS
Results of Some Heavy Lifting
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
I finished watching all of the 5th Season of The Avengers and liked it so much that I started watching the 4th Season, which is in black and while.
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Since we have been launching people into Space the last couple of weeks:
The Purple People Eater
By Sheb Wooley
ART OF THE WEEK
World Famous Chef Ronaldo
The famous Chef does it again, turning food into art.
Here is another artistic creation from the famous chef
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OF THE WEEK
THE MOTOWN ARTISTS
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Flight Into Space
Sunday, July 11, 2021
BOOK OF THE WEEK
The 80/20 Principle
By Richard Koch
I think this principle can enhance your life. In some ways, it is simple. For instance, you probably wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time or at least you wear some of your clothes a lot more than others even if it isn’t exactly 80%.
But in some ways, it is very complex. For example 20% of all books published in a year represent 80% all book sales that year. So, if you own a book store, maybe you just want to stock the 20% best sellers–wrong. It may be that 20% of your customers buy 80% of the books you sell and they like books that aren’t commonly best sellers. So, it can be complicated.
Nevertheless, if you think about things, you can derived considerable benefit from this principle.
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
I found this film entertaining, which is more than I can say for many of today’s films.
Get Smart (2008)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Angels in Heaven
By Chris Rodrigues & The Spoon Lady
ART OF THE WEEK
World Famous Chef Ronaldo
If you have been following this blog, you already know World Famous Chef Ronaldo is an artist when it comes to cooking up exotic dishes for the wealthy and famous and that he is also a recognized artist in the art world.
Here is another artistic creation from the famous chef
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Sir Richard Branson
Taken March 2015
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18 July 1950) is an English business magnate, investor, author and commercial astronaut. In the 1970s he founded the Virgin Group, which today controls more than 400 companies in various fields.
Branson expressed his desire to become an entrepreneur at a young age. His first business venture, at the age of 16, was a magazine called Student. In 1970, he set up a mail-order record business. He opened a chain of record stores, Virgin Records—later known as Virgin Megastores—in 1972.
Branson’s Virgin brand grew rapidly during the 1980s, as he started Virgin Atlantic airline and expanded the Virgin Records music label. In 1997, Branson founded the Virgin Rail Group to bid for passenger rail franchises during the privatisation of British Rail.
In 2004, he founded spaceflight corporation Virgin Galactic, based at Mojave Air and Space Port in California, noted for the SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane designed for space tourism.
In March 2000, Branson was knighted at Buckingham Palace for “services to entrepreneurship”. For his work in retail, music and transport (with interests in land, air, sea and space travel), his taste for adventure, and for his humanitarian work, he has become a prominent global figure.
In 2007, he was placed in the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World list. In July 2021, Forbes listed Branson’s estimated net worth at US$5.7 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
We have had so much rain around here, that this does not surprise me.
PHYSICAL TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
Give some thought to your purpose
SOCIAL TRAITS
So People Like Socialism/Communism And Some Don’t
LEARNING TRAITS
Here is something worth learning
MISCELLANEOUS
Dream Big
THIS WEEK’S POLLS
Sorry, Crowdsignal did a surprise (at least to me) enhancement and I have not be able to figure out how to create a poll. I contacted them for help a few days ago and they asked for more details regarding my problem.
Results of Last Week’s Polls
Did you get the Star Trek joke about two wolves?
No 62.5% (10 votes)
Yes 37.5% (6 votes)
Total Votes: 16
Whose behavior was the U.S. Constitution written to restrain?
The Government 64.29% (9 votes)
Both 28.57% (4 votes)
Citizens 7.14% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 14
Do you believe you are a free thinker?
Yes 68.75% (11 votes)
Maybe 31.25% (5 votes)
No 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 16
Do you believe most people are free thinkers?
No 60% (9 votes)
Yes 20% (3 votes)
Maybe 20% (3 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
I like this book in spite of its 30- Day foolishness. My experience gives me the impression one can’t change much of anything about themselves, let alone in 30 days. Also, I find the value of this book has to do with enhancing one’s character, the tie to work is tenuous at best. Perhaps, because this book was written in 1985 and Denis Waitley was a bit of a work guru.
Anyway, I think what the book has to say is very worthwhile.
The Joy of working
By Waitley and Witt
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
I found this to be entertaining, if one doesn’t have too high of expectations.
The Hustle (2019)
Josephine Chesterfield is a glamorous, seductive British woman who has a penchant for defrauding gullible men out of their money. Into her well-ordered, meticulous world comes Penny Rust, a cunning and fun-loving Australian woman who lives to swindle unsuspecting marks. Despite their different methods, the two grifters soon join forces for the ultimate score — a young and naive tech billionaire in the South of France.
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
I believe I remember seeing this on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964; but, I’m not certain, as it was 57 years ago.
Twist & Shout
By The Beatles
Later
Who would have predicted early Beatles would evolve into
ART OF THE WEEK
Starship FX6-1995-A
This starship has the designation FX6-1995-A. It’s in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, Earth. It was unveiled on Saturday, June 10, 1995.
The plaque greets visitors in the English, Klingon and Vulcan languages.
The name of the starship comes from Vulcan Airport’s identifier of “FX6” while “1995” was the year it was unveiled and the letter “A” signifies the town’s first major project that was launched in pursuit of the development of the science and Star Trek theme.
EXTRAORDINARY FRIEND OF THE WEEK
Smarty
JOKE OF THE WEEK
For Those That Don’t Get The Joke
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Packaging
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
Polls
Are you in favor of forcing or using coercion to make people take Covid shots who don’t want them or feel they don’t need them?
No, I’m in favor of individual freedom 92.31% (12 votes
Yes, I’m in favor of government or employer coercion 7.69% (1 votes
Total Votes: 13
Who is more honest and cares about your welfare more?
Cops 90% (9 votes
Both the same 10% (1 votes
Politicians 0% (0 votes
Total Votes: 10
Do you believe you should be taxed to pay off someone else’s student loan?
No 100% (13 votes
Yes 0% (0 votes
Total Votes: 13
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
This book came out in 1994 and I first read it in early 1995 and have reviewed it a number of times since, including just last week. I think it is still an interesting read and it is still disturbing, perhaps even more so than I thought it was in 1995. It is only 112 pages readable pages.
Creating A New Civilization
By Alvin and Heidi Toffler
The book describes society in terms of three waves of the change, and the impact those waves had on the existing social structure. The first wave being the agricultural age, which took thousands of years to play out. The second wave of social change is the industrial age, which is lasting around 300 years and now a third wave has arrived–information age.
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
I’ve been watching Season 5 (The first season in color) of The Avengers and find it pretty entertaining. The show is typical of the production values of mid-60s.
The Avengers – Season 5(1967)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Good Morning Vietnam
By Creedence Clearwater Revival
ART OF THE WEEK
American Flag Baseball Bats
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OF THE WEEK
Signers of the Constitution of the USA
Jonathan Dayton, aged 26, was the youngest to sign the Constitution, while Benjamin Franklin, aged 81, was the oldest. Franklin was also the first signer to die, in April 1790, while James Madison was the last, dying in June 1836.
Virtually every signer had taken part in the Revolution; at least 29 had served in the Continental forces, most of them in positions of command. All but seven were native to the thirteen colonies: Pierce Butler, Thomas Fitzsimons, James McHenry, and William Paterson were born in Ireland, Robert Morris in England, James Wilson in Scotland, and Alexander Hamilton in the West Indies.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Covid Shots
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
You should subject your educational decisions to cost benefit analysis, rather than hoping the government will tax some one working in a factory to pay for your education so that later you can become their boss, if you are fortunate enough to even get a job.
MISCELLANEOUS
Polls
Do you check on elderly family members and friends?
Yes 54.55% (12 votes)
Yes, but not enough 31.82% (7 votes)
No 13.63% (3 votes)
Total Votes: 22
How hard to you try to avoid criticism?
A little 50% (7 votes)
Too much 42.86% (6 votes)
Not at all 7.14% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 14
How is 2021 going?
As expected 46.67% (7 votes)
Better than expected 33.33% (5 votes)
Worse than expected 20% (3 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Book
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However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
It is so important for you to check on your elderly family members and friends. As for me,
BOOK OF THE WEEK
I think you will find a lot of wisdom in this book, and little yoga.
Living Your Yoga
By Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.
Using the time-honored wisdom of the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita to steer the course, [this book] serves up off-the-mat practices to guide you in deepening your relationships with yourself, your family and friends, and the world around you. (Source: Book’s back cover)
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
This is definitely not a comedy, but I think it is well worth watching.
Everything Must Go(2010)
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
As If
By Sara Evans
ART OF THE WEEK
Acropolis of Athens
October 2018
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. During ancient times it was known also more properly as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.
While there is evidence that the hill was inhabited as far back as the fourth millennium BC, it was Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) in the fifth century BC who coordinated the construction of the buildings whose present remains are the site’s most important ones, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Parthenon and the other buildings were seriously damaged during the 1687 siege by the Venetians during the Morean War when gunpowder being stored in the Parthenon by the Ottomans was hit by a cannonball and exploded. (Source: Wikipedia)
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Emma Peel
Emma Peel is a [British] spy. She was born Emma Knight, the daughter of an industrialist, Sir John Knight. She is the crime-fighting partner of John Steed.
Peel is a strong heroine; she is rarely defeated in fights and is capable of rescuing Steed if he is in trouble. She is a master of martial arts and a formidable fencer. A certified genius, she specialises in chemistry and other sciences. She is often seen engaging in artistic hobbies and had success in industry at the helm of the company of her late father, Sir John Knight.
Her husband, Peter Peel, was a pilot whose plane had disappeared over the Amazonian forest. He was presumed dead for many years, and Peel went on to work with Steed.
She drove a convertible Lotus Elan at high speeds, and convincingly portrayed any series of undercover roles, from nurse to nanny. Her favourite guise was that of a women’s magazine reporter, trying to interview big business tycoons and rich playboys. (Source: Wikipedia)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
This Is Silly
But it does make the point that many of us believe what we are told unquestionably.
It is just my own opinion, but I think many of the restrictions did far more harm than good. But, I leave it up to you to form your own opinions about all the restrictions that government decided to impose on you rather than letting you decide what is in your own best interests. Please remember that one size rarely fits all.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
How Is 2021 Going?
Polls
Does the increase in the price of gas bother you?
Yes 46.67% (7 votes)
No 26.67% (4 votes)
Not yet, it depends upon how high it goes 26.66% (4 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Do you believe greed is destroying the USA?
Yes 69.23% (9 votes)
No (Landlords are simply asking for what their property is worth) 30.77% (4 votes)
Total Votes: 13
Do you still seek a victory?
Yes 84.62% (11 votes)
No 15.38% (2 votes)
Total Votes: 13
Is fear a virtue?
Hell no 80% (8 votes)
I don’t want to say it is a virtue, but within the last year or so I have done things I would not normally do out of fear. 20% (2 votes)
Yes 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 10
Do you believe writing down your dreams increases the odds of them coming true?
Yes 80% (8 votes)
No 20% (2 votes)
Total Votes: 10
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
If you wish to live well, I suggest you check out this short and easy to read book, which provides some insights you may be able to use.
Live Well
By Dr. Trisha Macnair
A medical journalist provides practical tips on all aspects of living a healthy lifestyle, so as you grow older, you can grow better, too. This handy book covers physical, emotional, and environmental wellness, and includes advice on coping with symptoms of illness and avoiding risk factors by making positive choices. Based on the latest scientific research, Live Well will motivate you to take control of your health.
Get tips on:
Spending time in nature
Finding your community
Carry on learning
Get sporty—safely
Eat magic minerals
Have a staycation
Love like a Buddha
Welcome new challenges
Develop positive self-esteem
Purify with plants
Keep your brain active
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
Main Art Theater in Royal Oak, Michigan
For many years now it has been rough for small independent theaters to stay in business and the pandemic sure hasn’t helped. However, in Royal Oak, landlords have made their contributions to businesses going out such as my friend Ester’s small independent gym–Fitness Unlimited. I believe her rent was more than doubled.
Even the large book stores like Barnes & Nobles in Main Street in Royal Oak got pushed out in favor of mega-bars that could pay more rent.
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
My Boy Lollipop
By Millie Small
ART OF THE WEEK
Beach Art
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Chuck Berry
Charles “Chuck” Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Nicknamed the “Father of Rock and Roll”, he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive with songs such as “Maybellene” (1955), “Roll Over Beethoven” (1956), “Rock and Roll Music” (1957) and “Johnny B. Goode” (1958).
Writing lyrics that focused on teen life and consumerism, and developing a music style that included guitar solos and showmanship, Berry was a major influence on subsequent rock music. (Source: Wikipedia)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
APF Wolverine Open Results
This was my last contest in the Masters 7 (70 to 74 year-old) category. I wish I could say I finish strong, but I did show up. I’m excited about moving into the Masters 8 (75 to 79) category.
CHARACTER TRAITS
SOCIAL TRAITS
I’m not sure if anyone born after the 1950s, understand how fear rules practically everything today in a large segment of today’s population.
Fortunately there are still large segments of the USA that do not believe fear is a virtue.
LEARNING TRAITS
MISCELLANEOUS
You Can Always Find An Excuse Not To Do Something
You Should Do
Polls
Do you like the USA
Yes and I am a conservative 56.25% (9 votes)
Yes and I am not a USA citizen 18.75% (3 votes)
Yes and I am a liberal 18.75% (3 votes)
No and I am a liberal 6.25% (1 votes)
No and I am a conservative 0% (0 votes)
No and I am not a USA citizen 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 16
A smart person knows what to say, a wise person knows whether or not to say it.
True 71.43% (10 votes)
I’m not saying 28.57% (4 votes)
False 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 14
Do your think George Orwell’s book should have been named 2021?
Yes 53.85% (7 votes)
No 46.15% (6 votes)
I have no idea what this question is about 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 13
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
This small and easy to read book contains many insights that you may find helpful. For instance, “They are wise who can see what is good in what they dislike and can see what is bad in what they like.”
The Human Element
By Thomas Cleary
Insightful lessons from the great traditions of Asian thought on:
• The essentials of wise leadership • Decision-making without prejudice • Inspiring loyalty and maintaining authority • Determining an individual’s true character • Encouraging the best in people • Achieving success without sacrificing happiness
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
I was in Shield’s Restaurant Bar Pizzeria in Troy, MI and saw this hockey jersey autographed by the Hanson Brothers hanging on the wall.
So this week’s films are:
Slap Shot (1977)
This film is so good.
Slap Shot 2 (2002)
Not even close to being as good as the first Slap Shot, but you get to see a little of the Hanson Brothers in action.
Slap Shot 3 (2008)
With all respect for the Hanson Brothers, this film is not worth watching.
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
She Say (Oom Dooby Doom) (1959)
By The Diamonds
Some of you may be wondering how did these guys do in the music industry. Well, according to Wikipedia: The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with 16 Billboard hit records. In a strange way, I think they are pretty cool.
ART OF THE WEEK
Many have not asked how did World Famous Chef Ronaldo got his start. Well, I’m going to tell you anyway.
You may be surprised that Chef Ronaldo did not start out as a chef. He originally started working as a house painter. When he finished his first touch up job on a ceiling, his employer suggested he wasn’t really cut out to be a house painter and that perhaps he should try cooking.
Well the employer was right and the rest is history. After much effort, I have located a photo of the celling Chef Ronaldo worked on and I thought you folks might be interested in seeing it.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OF THE WEEK
The Hanson Brothers
The Hanson Brothers are best remembered for:
starting fights
interrupting the coach in the locker room during pre-game speeches with overzealous shouting
wearing extremely thick nerd glasses
childishly playing with toy cars and trucks in their hotel room, although the brothers range in age from 18 to 20
JOKE OF THE WEEK
PHYSICAL TRAITS
APF Wolverine Open
This will be my last contest in the Masters 7 (70 to 74 year-old) category. I wish I could say I was going to finish strong, but I’m not back to where I was at for the AAPF Nationals in May. However, I want to support local powerlifting contests so I’m in it.
CHARACTER TRAITS
Here is an interesting perspective.
I hope it helps you make minor irritations more bearable.
SOCIAL TRAITS
Comparing
LEARNING TRAITS
Smart vs. Wise
MISCELLANEOUS
George Orwell
Polls
Regarding the TV series “The Good Place”:
I have seen it and I liked it 40% (6 votes)
I have not seen it, but I would like to see it 40% (6 votes)
I have not seen it, nor do I wish to see it 13.33% (2 votes)
I have seen it and I did not like it 6.67% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Do you need to be more disciplined?
Yes and I am going to try to be more disciplined 71.43% (10 votes)
No 21.43% (3 votes)
I can resist anything but temptation 7.14% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 14
Have you tried an on-line dating site?
No and I do not intend to try one 80% (12 votes)
Yes, and I was very pleased with the results 13.33% (2 votes)
Yes, but it did not work for me 6.67% (1 votes)
No, but I am going to try one 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Do you believe the road to hell is paved with good intentions?
Maybe 60% (9 votes)
Yes 33.33% (5 votes)
No 6.67% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 15
Book
If you have ever been curious about this book, the Kindle version of this book has now been reduced to $1.00 and the paperback version has been reduced to $10.00
However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life,
