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Monthly Archives: June 2021

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Robert Quillen

30 Wednesday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Uncategorized, Wisdom Wednesday

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5 Quotes, Humor, journalism, Learning, new, Robert Quillen, Satire, Things, Trivia, wisdom

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

Robert Quillen

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

Robert Quillen

Great art is never produced for its own sake. It is too difficult to be worth the effort.

Robert Quillen

If we wish to make a new world we have the material ready. The first one, too, was made out of chaos.

Robert Quillen

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes longer.

Robert Quillen

For those of you who do not who this guy is, here’s a Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Quillen

I hope you enjoy reading about him. He had a terrific and interesting life.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – The U.S. Prison Industry

29 Tuesday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Ted Talk

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Bianca Tylek, incarceration, jail, non-violent offender, Prisons, profits

The United States imprisons more people per capita than any other country in the world. Could it be that imprisoning people is profitable? Watch this short video to find out.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Motivation Monday – Self Care

28 Monday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Motivation Monday, Uncategorized

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Exercise, good music, Hobbies, motivation, Self Care, spas, staycations

It’s time for some self-care. When you work hard, you have multiple priorities, and they are all tugging at you simultaneously, you need some respite. What do you do to destress?

Music has always been a great source of relaxation for me. The right music, calms me right down. Another source I used to distress is to get involved with a hobby. I like video games, so that’s my go to.

Did you realize that exercise can also be a huge stress reliever? Exercise stresses the body, but this stress releases what scientists call the “feel good” brain chemicals called endorphins. You can monitor this the next time you do some exercise. It occurs about 10-15 minutes into any workout. When it hits, you get a “second wind” that makes it feel like you could continue to workout for another hour. Anyway, exercise reduces stress by the release of these endorphins and how the body reacts to the stresses you put on it in the gym. It gets stronger. I’m not just talking muscles, but nervous system, circulatory system, skeletal system–the whole works.

What do you do to relieve stress? What hobbies do you have? What types of exercise do you enjoy?

When was the last time you got a massage, manicure, pedicure? My wife introduced me to manicures and pedicures, and they are terrific. Talk about spoiling yourself. Then there are the spas. When have you been to a spa for a weekend, getting pampered, eating terrific food, and just relaxing with herbal tea and a good book?

For those of you who have a hard time getting away, there’s always the “staycation” where you go to a local hotel and stay the night or for a weekend, letting someone else cook for you, watching some shows on the television, or getting out and taking part in some local events that normally escape your calendar.

We have many priorities and demands. Take some time to relax. You’ll be more efficient and ready to take on those challenges again when you get back from your excursion.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Funny Friday – FAIL Videos on YouTube

25 Friday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Funny Friday

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Chuckle, Friday, FriYAY, Fun, Funny, Giggle, Happy, Laughter, Relax, Smile, Snicker, Weekend

I haven’t done this in a while, and figured you might enjoy these as much as I do. I don’t watch a lot of YouTube, other than Call of Duty walkthroughs and streams, but these are always a crackup when I have some downtime and want to laugh. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. If you’ve had a tough week, take a few moments to watch these. They will brighten up your Friday and put you in a good mood for the weekend!

Enjoy!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Thankful Thursday – Brother

24 Thursday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Thankful Thursdays

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Companionship, Dad, family, Grateful, Hanging out, Happiness, Joy, Thankful

Today, I am grateful for my brother. He just visited recently, and it was a terrific time to reconnect and give him time to spend with Mom and Dad. When family visits, I tend to stay away a bit, so they can get the most out of their visit with the folks. That being said, we got in plenty of gaming.

We also ordered out for some food a few days and enjoyed it tremendously. There’s a local restaurant here called Cracker Barrel. They have the best fried chicken. Boy oh Boy!

He’ll be coming back again sometime this year. He and my sister are visiting more, because Dad is deteriorating. He does not eat that much, sleeps most of the day, and when he does get up from his rocking chair, he is really unsure of himself on his feet. It is hard for him to stand up on his own, and when he walks he takes small “baby” steps because he is afraid of falling down.

My brother noticed a huge difference from the last time he visited. Dad slept through most of my brother’s visit. I think they exchanged a few words, and that was it. Anyway, we had a great time with him while he was here. Here’s to his next visit!

Have a great Thursday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Frederick Douglass

23 Wednesday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Wisdom Wednesday

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Abolition, Civil War, Frederick Douglass, Freedom, Human Rights, Juneteenth, Oratory, Slavery, Struggle

Photo Credit: George Kendall Warren – This media is available in the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration, cataloged under the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 558770.

In light of Juneteenth’s national recognition this month, here are some quotes from Frederick Douglass.

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.

Frederick Douglass

The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.

Frederick Douglass

If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

Frederick Douglass

Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.

Frederick Douglass

To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker.

Frederick Douglass

If you’d like to learn more about Frederick Douglass, check out his Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Douglass

Have a great Wednesday!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Bonus Content – Update

22 Tuesday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Bonus Content, Update

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Brother, family, Fun, Games, Good Food, Heading Home, Laughter, Love, Smiles

Well, all. My brother left for Arizona and is heading back to life in the “furnace” He He.

I’ll begin my regular posting schedule again on Wednesday. I hope all of you are having a great June!

Talk soon!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk – Update

08 Tuesday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Ted Talk, Uncategorized

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Brother, family, Hanging out, Time off, Visit

All, my brother is visiting tomorrow and will be with us for 10 days. I will not be posting any content during this time, to maximize my time with him while he visits from Arizona. I may squeak a post in here and there, but will not resume publishing schedule until he has left for home.

Have a great 10 days! I’ll be back on the 20th or so.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Motivation Monday – Some Goals Should Be Dropped

07 Monday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Motivation Monday

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Achievement, Drive, Exercise, Goals, Hobbies, losing motivation, motivation, persistance, Resistance, someday-maybe list

I wanted to continue the conversation about your mid-year goal evaluation and assessment I discussed last week. One thing I forgot to mention is the importance of putting some goals aside. We start the year strong, really motivated to tackle all of our stuff, but suddenly, as life catches up, and our priorities change, some goals we set just aren’t right.

This is the time to do a little hedge trimming. What goal do you constantly struggle with? When I use the word struggle, I am talking about internal resistance. You want to do something, but you resist it by procrastinating, rushing through it, or just making a puny effort to get it done for the day. These are the goals you really want to take a look at. One goal, regardless of how you feel about it or resist it, should never be removed from your goal list–exercise. This is one exception to the rule of hedging your goals. The body has to move, work, and exercise. Our internal systems are stupid in a way, but also very efficient. This is the double-edged sword. If you do not work the body, it will react in kind, by reducing muscle, bone density, the whole gambit. When the body goes, so does the mind, and the mechanism you use to get anything done deteriorates.

The rest of your goals are open game. It makes no sense to pursue a goal, you ‘re not into anymore. Put in on a someday-maybe list. Then attack the rest of your goals with vigor. We all change. Our attitudes change, our tastes change, and yes, even our dreams change. Don’t punish yourself by pursuing a goal that you just aren’t into anymore. Get it off your goal list and attack the ones you are excited about.

Here’s an example: One of my goals this year was to draw. I started out on fire, watching YouTube videos, reading articles, and trying out my ideas on paper. Because I am a novice at this, I didn’t spend a bunch of money on expensive drawing paper or the pencils many artists use. I just grabbed the ole number 2 pencils and sketched inside one of my blank notebooks. Around April or so, I lost interest. I liked sketching, but just didn’t feel like doing it anymore. So, I put it on hold. It was my goal. Who cares? Why torture yourself?

The goals I love are related to my passions–reading, writing, learning, exercise, and video gaming. I love working on my laptop with a nice cup of coffee or another of my favorite beverages (Monster, anyone?). As long as it is caffeinated, I’m there.

I have one blogger friend who is passionate about crafts. She makes quilts, handbags, you name it. Another blogger friend is a true-blue author. I have other blogger friends who love to travel, collect stamps or coins, or even make models. My true hobby and love is video games. I can’t get enough of Call of Duty, running around a digital map, and playing the role of action-hero, blowing away the enemy with a growing list of weapons, ranging from a simple baseball bat to a 20mm Sniper rifle. It is such great fun. I also enjoy the Far Cry series, which is bringing out Far Cry 6 this year. It’ll be great fun. I particularly like cooperative playing games, because this is the way my brother (who is in Arizona), nephew, and I stay in touch. He loves video games as well.

Well, that’s enough for this week. The key take-away is to stop torturing yourself over goals you’ve lost the fire in your belly for, OTHER THAN EXERCISE. Exercise is critical to your long-term health and well-being.

Have a great week, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Funny Friday – Woody Allen

04 Friday Jun 2021

Posted by Dave Gardner in Funny Friday

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Chuckle, Friday, FriYAY, Funny, Giggle, Joke, Laugh, Quote, Relax, Snicker, Weekend, Wood Allen

“I am not afraid of death, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” — Woody Allen

Quote: Courtesy The Best Joke Book (Period)

Have a great weekend folks!

Until next time…

Dave

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