24 Sunday May 2020
Posted in Uncategorized
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Entertaining, Fun, Monthly, New Posting, Short Story, Story telling, Sunday
Folks, I had this idea a few months ago and I’m going to give it a shot. Initially, I’ll commit to one short story per month. If I can pull that off, I’ll begin bi-monthly posts, perhaps weekly, if I have enough ideas. We’ll see. I just wanted to give everyone a head’s up, so you can keep an eye out for it.
This is going to be fun!
Until next time…
Dave
15 Friday May 2020
Posted in Funny Friday
A boy is selling fish on a corner. To get his customers’ attention, he is yelling, “Dam fish for sale! Get your dam fish here!” A pastor hears this and asks, “Why are you calling them ‘dam fish.'” The boy responds, “Because I caught these fish at the local dam.” The pastor buys a couple fish, takes them home to his wife, and asks her to cook the dam fish. The wife responds surprised, “I didn’t know it was acceptable for a preacher to speak that way.” He explains to her why they are dam fish. Later, at the dinner table, he asks his son to pass the dam fish. He responds, “That’s the spirit, Dad! Now pass the fucking potatoes!”
Courtesy: The Laugh Factory
Have a great Friday, folks!
Until next time…
Dave
08 Friday May 2020
Posted in Funny Friday
Two men are talking and one says to the other, “My wife’s doctor says she has menopause, and, man, has she been moody lately. How long do the symptoms of menopause usually last?” The other man replies, “Let me put it this way: menopause will be listed as the cause on your death certificate.”
Courtesy: The Laughfactory
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Until next time…
Dave
17 Tuesday Mar 2020
Posted in Ted Talk
Tags
Educational, Elon Musk, Entertaining, Fun, Simulation?, Ted Talk, TedEd, Video
Here’s a great video to get your mind off of the coronavirus. It’s entertaining, educational, and short. I hope you enjoy it, particularly those of you who are Elon Musk fans.
Have a great Tuesday and be safe!
Until next time…
Dave
31 Friday Jan 2020
Posted in Funny Friday
It’s Friday folks! Time for a joke for my Funny Friday posting.
I hope all of you have a great Friday and a fun and relaxing weekend. Here’s your weekly funny!
A: I have the perfect son.
B: Does he smoke?
A: No, he doesn’t.
B: Does he drink whiskey?
A: No, he doesn’t.
B: Does he ever come home late?
A: No, he doesn’t.
B: I guess you really do have the perfect son. How old is he?
A: He will be six months old next Wednesday.
Courtesy: The Laugh Factory
03 Sunday Nov 2019
Posted in Spread Your Wings
Challenge #1 (provided by Five-minute Journal): Be extra wonderful to yourself today. I’m talking almond lattes and extra delicious food.
Challenge #2: Treat yourself to a movie and get that popcorn, gummy bears, or ice cream. Make it an event!
These should be easy. Everyone likes movies and good food. Try one or do both. As always, feel free to comment when you have completed one.
Until next time…
Dave
08 Tuesday Oct 2019
Posted in Ted Talk
Tags
Brainstorming, Cartoon, creativity, Fiction, Fun, TedEd, Video, World Building, Writing
I’m almost done with my non-fiction book on technical recruiting (first draft) and beginning to explore writing a fiction book. World building is one thing I’ve thought about. Here’s a quick video that discusses some things authors should consider when creating their own worlds.
Until next time…
Dave
22 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Spread Your Wings
This week’s challenge:
A really good movie I watched many years ago is _________.
Watch it again.
Provided by 5-minute Journal
(My “really good” movie is The Matrix)
If you do this challenge, reply in the comments with your “really good” movie.
Until next time…
Dave
16 Thursday May 2019
Posted in Bonus Content
Tags
Dead Space, Dead Space 2, Dead Space 3, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Fun, Netflix, Recuperation, Relaxation, The West Wing
Image by QuentinLGH from Pixabay
I enjoy my relaxation time as much as I do the work I do. Currently, I am playing a video game called Dead Space. I am also watching a series on Netflix called The West Wing. If you have not played Dead Space, I highly recommend it. I won’t offer any spoilers but it is one great game. It has some really scary scenes and has a great back story. I love video games with a great back story. The West Wing is a television show that was very popular. The series is about a President (Martin Sheen) and a whole host of great characters who really make the show. The writing is superb and I enjoy it tremendously.
If you are into video games, try out Dead Space. It is re-engineered to work on the Xbox One and will set you back $15. It also has two more games beyond the original–Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3. I’m going to play the heck out of Dead Space this month and will jump into Dead Space 2 next month. It’s $19.99.
That’s it, folks. I just wanted to spread the word about two great things I do when I relax. I hope you give them a whirl if you are into Netflix and video games. They are a real treat!
Dave
10 Monday Sep 2018
Posted in Motivation Monday
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Achievement, Attainment, Exercise, Fun, Goals, Reading, Self-compassion, spirituality, Writing
“The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.” Unknown
Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/unknown_159550?src=t_motivational
We can be our own worst enemy. I don’t know if this is a quote that belongs to someone but it sure is true when I deal with myself. I always tend to beat myself up if I fail to meet an objective, miss a workout, or eat the wrong thing. I’ll tell you this isn’t the healthiest thing to do. It’s ok to be objective when you measure your performance against your goals, but it is not when you begin fixating on what you did wrong or where you messed up.
Give yourself a break. The key to attaining anything is persisting. Who cares if you missed a workout yesterday—go today. Who cares if you ate a piece of pie while on a diet—eat right today. Who cares if you missed reading something you were scheduled to read today—read it tomorrow. If you are like me and more apt to beat up than cheer up, it’s ok. Just don’t fuss too much about yesterday; you’ll end up screwing up another day stewing about yesterday. Every day is a new day—embrace that.
Here’s my schedule for the week:
My workout routine is a two-a-day format. Cardio and weightlifting each session. I designed this workout and looking forward to it. I have found that my attention span wains after about 4 weeks, so I’ll be adjusting this every month, depending on the success I achieve. I typically hit the gym in the morning around 9 am and then again at 6 pm.
What I’m reading:
The Shariyat-Ki-Sugmad, Paul Twitchell
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Ethics, Aristotle
Rediscovering Americanism and The Tyranny of Progressivism, Mark R. Levin
Online Courses:
Designing your own weight-loss plan, Case Western University on Coursera
Western Heritage, Hillsdale College (free course on Hillsdale.edu)
Curious.com (a daily collection of interesting mini-courses, puzzles like crosswords, and other tidbits – this one is a monthly fee of $9.99)
Writing:
Technical Recruiting Book (Rough Draft due December 2018)
Blogging (Monday – Saturday and once a month on Sunday)
Journaling throughout the day
Entertainment:
West Wing, Netflix
Black Panther Movie (part way through), Netflix
Jack Ryan (in the queue), Amazon Prime
StarCraft II (online video game), with my buddy a few times a week, we are currently using the map editor to create our own battle maps—great fun.
Big events:
Mom’s birthday today! (She’s 75) – Diet and workout are not happening today—going to get some writing done and eat what I want when we take Mom out for dinner 😊
Religious Retreat Friday-Sunday)
I realize that my schedule is a little over the top but remember I am retired. I do not have kids in the house and I do not have to work anymore. Keep this in mind.
I hope each of you has a terrific week! Remember, don’t worry about yesterday—it’s gone. Tackle the day ahead and do your best—it’s all any of us can do.
Until next time…
Dave
