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03/15/26 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day (Tue., Mar. 17)

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Current Events

Happy St. Patrick’s Day (Tue., Mar. 17)

Book of the Week

This is a very readable version, that will give you something to think about, as you face every day life.

The Bhagavad Gita 101

 The Bhagavad Gita is a story of a regular person, Arjuna, who has become depressed after seeing life as a meaningless, pointless, and never-ending struggle. The struggles Arjuna faced are the same facing us today; so the teachings of the Gita are as relevant today as they were a thousand years ago.

Movie of the Week

I saw this film last week and I thought it was wonderful. It is made up of  video footage of Elvis in his prime, edited so as to make a story.

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)

To see the trailer, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/2s_dCvUgOBI?si=fmMsp7WxyAcLarx3

Music of the Week

Gretchen’s Irish Wedding Dance

To see the video, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/PM5uEllr21o?si=jr4VseIvYFA1NuRr

Extraordinary Person of the Week

Given this week, who else but:

Saint Patrick

Stained glass window of St. Patrick from Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Junction City, Ohio

Saint Patrick is the primary patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick’s Day is observed on 17 March, the supposed date of his death. It is celebrated inside and outside Ireland. (Source: Wikipedia)

Art of the Week

St. Patrick’s Day Decorating

Comedian of the Week

We saw her in person Friday.

To see a short video of one of her comedy routines, click below:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Yz83OOhNoK8?feature=share

Physical Traits

Character Traits

Have a dream?

Then, make it so.

Social Traits

Learning Traits

It is often a choice between

objects and experiences.

When I hear mention of the Blarney Stone, it brings back memories of when Carol and I visited Blarney Castle.

Reading about things and seeing pictures and films of things is good, but not the same as actually being there.

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

03/08/26 – Daylight Savings Time

Wm. Allen4 Comments

Current Events

Daylight Savings Time

Book of the Week

Since much of this week’s post is about time:

A Brief History of Time remains highly relevant as a foundational, accessible introduction to cosmology, black holes, and the nature of time for general readers. While some specific cosmological data is outdated—such as the exact age of the universe and accelerating expansion—its core conceptual explanations of physics remain valuable ( AI generated).

Movie of the Week

I’ve watched all of Season 1 and the first three episodes of Season 2. However, as time went on, I didn’t find any of the characters that likable; other than perhaps Hannah’s mother. She appeared in episode 3 of season 2.

The Last Thing He Told Me

The Last Thing He Told Me is an American mystery thriller television series for Apple TV+,  and stars Jennifer Garner as Hannah Hall.

It premiered on April 14, 2023. In March 2024, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on February 20, 2026.

 

To see the trailer, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/9TIZZhFOY6E?si=9M3zH_1dmFMhmite

Music of the Week

Closing Time (1998)

By Semisonic

To see the music video, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/xGytDsqkQY8?si=kBlIf3XHWrwqmk9t

Extraordinary People of the Week

Art of the Week

I was fortunate to see this marvelous clock on a visit to Prague.

Prague Clock

The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.

The clock mechanism itself has three main components:

the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details;

“The Walk of the Apostles”, a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures—notably a figure of Death (represented by a skeleton) striking the time;

and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.

Joke of the Week

Physical Traits

Please don’t let Spring Forward stop you,

even if you only do just a little.

Character Traits

If  you are wondering when is a good time to start something, this will help.

Social Traits

What to get along better with others,

then perhaps

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

03/01/26 – APF/AAPF State Meet

Wm. Allen5 Comments

Current Events

APF/AAPF State Meet

I will be lifting Saturday afternoon on March 28th.

Book of the Week

I’ve given up on trying to fix the world,

I’m just working on myself.

Movie & Play of the Week

Murder on The Orient Express

We saw this play performed at

The Baldwin Theater in Royal Oak MI

 

The day before we watched  a film version

staring David Suchet

This is really worth watching.

To see the trailer, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/zqTtKRsyRnY?si=AWxhSWgMfoSGGXGd

Music of the Week

No More Mr. Nice Guy

By Alice Cooper

To see the music video, please click on the link below

https://youtu.be/KN6ngThqMEs?si=IzBEtvv39T4WIwe_

Extraordinary Person of the Week

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, received the Medal of Honor at the State of the Union address, for his bravery during a daring raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Art of the Week

A Shopping Basket Car

Joke of the Week

Physical Traits

 

A fork always wins over exercise.

Character Traits

Social Traits

You should add angry people to the above list.

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