06/09/24 – Prehistoric Times

CURRENT EVENTS Prehistoric Times To make this week’s post more interesting for you, I went back in time, taking some risks, to show you what things were like in prehistoric times.  BOOK OF THE WEEK Bill Gates suggested to me and millions of his other close friends, that I read this book.  I’m not going […]

06/02/24 – Nothing Is As It Seems

CURRENT EVENTS Nothing Is As It Seems Question Everything Especially things you are certain about. BOOK OF THE WEEK This is an easy to read and practical book about your home. Sure, it mentions Feng Shui, but it is really primarily good advice. It also contains some interesting quotes, such as this one: I am […]

05/26/24 – Memorial Day

CURRENT EVENTS Memorial Day Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. BOOK OF THE WEEK If you have never taken an art history course and yet have an interest in Art, or perhaps you need a refresher from a […]

05/19/24 – Your Worse Enemy

CURRENT EVENTS Your Worse Enemy BOOK OF THE WEEK It has been said, “We never touch people so lightly that we do not leave a trace,” (Source: Peggy Tabor Millin) If you take this book to heart, it will improve how you treat others. Choosing Civility By P.M. Forni “Be the change you wish to […]

05/12/24 – Happy Mother’s Day

CURRENT EVENTS Happy Mother’s Day BOOK OF THE WEEK If you have never taken a philosophy course or need a refresher, I think this is the book for you. It is easy to read, understandable, and can sharpen your thinking. Philosophy for Everyday Life By Trevor Curnow I recall Uncle Tony once told me that […]

05/05/24 – Happy Cinco de Mayo

CURRENT EVENTS Happy Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo  (Spanish for “Fifth of May”). The date commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. In the U.S., the date has […]

04/28/24 – Frustrated?

CURRENT EVENTS Frustrated? BOOK OF THE WEEK Spring cleaning is a good time to let go of the past by clearing out your clutter. Any book on decluttering should help you. I just happened to have this book; which I find has a lot of good decluttering ideas. Also, don’t forget to clear the clutter […]