CURRENT EVENTS
Where am I?
BOOK OF THE WEEK
I just finished reading this book, I’m not exactly keen on it; but I did finish it and it has a lot of nice pictures.
Lost Civilizations
By Bill Price
Lost Civilizations takes us on a journey through time from the oldest civilization, the little-known Natufian culture of 12,500 years ago, to the mysterious disappearance of the colonists on Roanoke Island, in the United States, in the 16th century. (Source: Barnes & Nobles)
The Book of Leadership & Strategy
Translated by Thomas Cleary
This little book is packed with a lot of good advice like, “Asking for fire is not as good as getting the means to make fire.”
Another piece of advice I liked was, “No one stumbles over a mountain, but people do trip over ant hills.” In other words, over looking small problems is often the reason for many regrets.
MOVIE, PLAY OR TV SHOW OF THE WEEK
If you enjoyed the series that was on PBS, I’m sure you will want to see the movie.
Downton Abbey
MUSIC OF THE WEEK
Conga
By Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
ART OF THE WEEK
I don’t smoke cigars, but the process of hand rolling cigars is considered an art form. I found the process interesting and perhaps you will also find it interesting.
EXTRAORDINARY PERSON OF THE WEEK
Barbara Baer Capitman
Barbara Baer Capitman (April 29, 1920 – March 29, 1990) was a community activist and author who led the effort to preserve Miami Beach’s historic art deco district and helped create the Miami Design Preservation League.
In 1976, Capitman and a group of historic preservationists formed the Miami Design Preservation League. They began a fight to save the long-neglected art deco buildings in Miami Beach. She lobbied politicians and developers with her forceful personality.
She and her supporters held candlelight vigils, protest marches and stood in front of bulldozers that were about to demolish buildings. Several of the buildings the group sought to preserve were torn down including the Senator and New Yorker Hotels. However, many more were saved.
The group’s efforts were rewarded when Miami Beach’s Art Deco District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
The renewed interest in the area led to an economic and cultural rebirth in the city with new investments in hotels, apartments and restaurants. It became a favorite destination of tourists, artists and moviemakers.
THIS WEEK’S JOKE
PHYSICAL TRAITS
Those who quit eating two or three hours before bedtime are more successful losing weight and keeping it off than late night eaters.
CHARACTER TRAITS
Taking Ownership of Your Situation?
SOCIAL TRAITS
LEARNING TRAITS
Art Deco
Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France just before World War I. Art Deco influenced the design of buildings, furniture, jewelry, fashion, cars, movie theaters, trains, ocean liners, and everyday objects such as radios and vacuum cleaners. It took its name, short for Arts Décoratifs, from the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925. It combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. During its heyday, Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.
Art Deco was a pastiche of many different styles, sometimes contradictory, united by a desire to be modern. From its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna Secession; the bright colors of Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes; the updated craftsmanship of the furniture of the eras of Louis Philippe I and Louis XVI; and the exotic styles of China and Japan, India, Persia, ancient Egypt and Maya art. It featured rare and expensive materials, such as ebony and ivory, and exquisite craftsmanship. The Chrysler Building and other skyscrapers of New York built during the 1920s and 1930s are monuments of the Art Deco style. (Source: Wikipedia)
MISCELLANEOUS
LAST WEEK’S POLLS
A long time ago 40% (8 votes)
I have never drank gin 25% (5 votes)
During 2020 10% (2 votes)
During 2019 10% (2 votes)
Within the last ten years 10% (2 votes)
Within the last three years 5% (1 votes)
Total Votes: 20
I have never seen an episode and do not wish to see one. 50% (8 votes)
I’ve seen an episode and liked it. 31.25% (5 votes)
I’ve seen an episode and did not like it. 12.5% (2 votes)
I have never seen an episode, but would like to see one. 6.25% (1 votes)
A mix of good and bad choices for one’s health 81.25% (13 votes)
Mostly harmful to one’s health 18.75% (3 votes)
Mostly promotes one’s health 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 16
No 50% (9 votes)
Sometimes 44.44% (8 votes)
Yes 5.56% (1 votes)
Yes 50% (9 votes)
I should trust my instincts more 38.89% (7 votes)
No 11.11% (2 votes)
I should trust my instincts less 0% (0 votes)
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,
only you can do that.



















































































































































