The Kindle version of this book is free, and the paperback version is $10However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life, only you can do that.This book can be ordered from Amazon
The New York Times, John Lanchester called it an “elegant, bleak, desolatingly sad first novella” and added, “The prose here is sometimes flat . . . the happy ending feels as if it has wandered in from somewhere else.”
In spite of the above, I really liked this book.
Movie of the Week
Wednesday night I saw this film at a theater. There is nothing like seeing a film on the big screen, but I think you will enjoy this funny film regardless of how you see it.
“Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Hail, Caesar! follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix. (Source:http://www.rottentomatoes.com)
Goodall’s work challenged prevailing scientific views by showing that chimpanzees make and use tools, hunt co-operatively, and display complex emotions and social structures once thought unique to humans. (Source: Wikipedia)
Art of the Week
Portrait of Sylvette
By Pablo Picasso
Sylvette David was the daughter of a Parisian art dealer who, during the summer of 1953, met 73-year-old Picasso at his pottery.
Finding her appearance appealing, Picasso asked her to be his model and subsequently created 60 works inspired by her over the course of two months, including drawings, paintings and small metal sculptures.
This was the most concentrated series of works that Picasso produced of a model in his lifetime. [Source Wikipedia]
Joke of the Week
Physical Traits
Character Traits
Social Traits
Sometimes True
Learning Traits
Communication skills are so important
You’ll do better, if you get better at communicating.
The Kindle version of this book is free, and the paperback version is $10However, I must warn you that this book will not change your life, only you can do that.This book can be ordered from Amazon
CURRENT EVENTS Don’t Complicate Life BOOK OF THE WEEK A World Lit Only By Fire By William Manchester This book will be an eye-opener to many of you. MOVIE OF THE WEEK Better than most Hallmark type films, if you are looking for some lighthearted diversion. Plus, I needed a break from Suits (I’m in […]
CURRENT EVENTS Meadow Brook Hall Christmas Walk I’ve been going to the Meadow Brook Hall (Located in Rochester, MI) since 1980 and even volunteered a few years for the Christmas Walk. It is now known as the Holiday Walk. Regardless of what it is called, it is always a treat to see the Hall […]
Congratulations to the more than 60% of you who believe you will be more extraordinary by the end of this year. However, that also means that almost 40% of you believe you will be about like you are now, or just an average person or even less extraordinary.
After looking at the poll’s results, the first thing that came to my mind was a saying by Henry Ford, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.”
THIS WEEK’S THEME: CHANGE
Since I am concerned about the almost 40% of you that may not be optimistic about what this year holds for you, this week’s theme will be change.
I realize, that despite your best efforts; sometimes fate can be insensitive. But for most of us, we are masters of our own destiny.
THIS WEEK’S JOKE
How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but the light bulb really has to want to change.
WEEK 19: CHANGE – EMBRACE ALL CHANGES FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY CAN PROVIDE
Change is inevitable and if you are trying to cling to the past, you are fighting a losing battle. Being inflexible is a sign of aging and demise. I’m not saying you should like change, but I am saying that you need to adapt to change.
I was at a seminar Saturday and the speaker told us that 85% of all diseases are caused by lifestyle choices. Except for some rare exceptions, everything (not just your health) in your life, good or bad, is a reflection of choices you have made. If you want something in your life to be different, you have to change and do something different.
SELF-HELP BOOKS IN ADDITION TO MY OWN
Today, I am suggesting a book written by someone I believe is truly extraordinary, George Foreman. When it comes to change, this gentleman has shown us all the way. His book is my kind of book, very easy to read.
Unfortunately, I cannot say I ever had the opportunity to actually meet George Foreman, but I was second row ringside for one of his fights during his return to the ring in pursuit of a second heavy weight championship. However, he is so much more than a boxer. Below is a brief description of George that I copied from Wikipedia.
“Although he did not formally retire from boxing, Foreman stopped fighting and became an ordained minister, initially preaching on street corners before becoming the reverend at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Houston and devoting himself to his family and his congregation. He also opened a youth center that bears his name.” [Source: Wikipedia]
And who hasn’t heard of the George Foreman Grill.
MOVIE OF THE WEEK
I think my favorite movie of all time is Groundhog Day, which is a movie about a guy who lives the same day over and over until he finally gets it right. It is a great movie and if you haven’t seen it, you really should.
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
If you do not change direction,
you may end up where you are heading.
Source: Lao Tzu
THIS WEEK’S POLL
CONCLUSION
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DONATIONS
I continue being willing to donate to anyone putting on a charitable fundraiser two copies of my book to auction off or raffle as a door prize. This past week, I offered three organizations copies of my book and I am waiting to hear back from them. If you know anyone that is holding a charitable fundraiser and could use a couple copies of my book, please tell them about me. I can be reached at:
