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 […]

04/07/24 – Total Eclipse

CURRENT EVENTS Everyone is talking about the total eclipse. I guess I am no different from everyone else. Total Eclipse of the Heart (1983) By Bonnie Tyler BOOK OF THE WEEK I found this to be an easy and helpful book to read. Zen Reflections By Robert Allen Are you caught up in frenetic pace […]

03/24/24 – Don’t Complicate Life

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 […]

03/10/24 – Spring Forward

CURRENT EVENTS Spring Forward BOOK OF THE WEEK I found this to be a short and worthwhile read. On The Shortness of Life By Seneca & Translated by C.D.N. Costa The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca, who lived from c. 5 BC to AD 65, offer powerful insights into the art of living, the […]