Cousteau and Serenity. It is Only a Gorilla. The Ramifications of Your Decisions. Really, Where Would You Go? Tequila!!
Quote of the Week: “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
Jacques Cousteau understood the virtues of the sea. Cousteau was a French naval officer who then became world-renowned for his oceanography and filmmaking. He gave us our first glimpses of underwater exploration with a career bar none. I agree with Cousteau’s quote as being on the coast and on the water does cast a spell. The shores and the seas across the world differ in many ways but always bring some peace and a smile.
This beautiful song, Porcelain, by the artist Moby, gives us photography used in the movie “The Beach.” Is anyone up for a trip to Thailand?
Random Thoughts for Mid-May 2025
- I am convinced that Vladimir Putin has NO intention of ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Someone please prove me wrong.
- The availability of Narcan (Naloxone) must be a big contributing factor to opioid deaths dropping by 27% year-over- year. Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication now available over the counter.
- I am not sure of the average age of people who will take in Beyonce on her Cowboy Carter Tour, but I do know that at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the lowest priced ticket, for the 3rd level of that beautiful stadium, is $338.00. Amazing since the majority of Americans’ optimism about the economy is at a near-record low.
- Cox and Charter Communications joining forces. It was inevitable as competition from cellphone carriers who use 5G technology to provide internet speeds that are competitive with fixed cable lines…at lower prices. ‘Cutting the cord’ by consumers continues a high levels.
- One gorilla versus one hundred humans in a fight with no weapons or tools. Whoever would win this fight is all over the internet and has been for ten weeks. Could one hundred unarmed humans take down a gorilla? I know, no one cares but….
- Thank you to all who answered last week’s Question of the Week: “How do you stop yourself from doing something to make yourself feel better, if it just ends up making yourself feel worse?” The reader who submitted the question gave these examples: impulse shopping, an extra glass of wine, a midnight snack, etc. Your answers and thoughts are appreciated.
I go for a walk or I clean. Either takes my mind off whatever is troubling me 🙂
This is a super question. If I had the answer, I would be a much better person. The long-term gain must outweigh the weaknesses pain. So, my only advice is truly committing and trying earnestly.
“Feeling good is 90% mental and the other half physical,” as the great Yogi Berra would say. If you have to do something like shopping, drinking, watching CNN, etc. to feel better, group therapy would probably be the better resolution. Selah.
I try to think through the ramifications of my actions before I take action. That, of course, is easier said than done.
Here is this week’s Question of the Week: If you could live anywhere in the world, with money and family not being a factor, where would it be, and why?
Pure Talent. Maybe the greatest performance ever on America’s Got Talent. The amount of effort and emotion this young man puts into the song Tequila is amazing. 🙂 The mustache, the posture, the tie, the haircut, and yes, his amazing attitude makes this guy Pure Talent.