AWARD YOURSELF

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Andy Samberg hosted the Emmy's Sunday night, and started by poking fun at how very much television we seem to watch, or seem to be told to watch, or miss but wish we had watched.  Close behind he joked,  “The Emmys are all about celebrating the best of the year in television. So, sorry, books — not tonight! ..."    news        True whether in books or media, a fair amount of time should be spent enriching the mind versus zombifying it!         

Principle in the type:  "Sometimes it feels like we are drowning in frivolous foolishness, nonsensical noise, and continuous contention.  When we turn down the volume and examine the substance, there is very little that will assist us."   Quentin L. cook 

BALTIMORE GRAY

BALTIMORE photo by Phil! Gold

Former Raven's linebacker, and NFL star Ray Lewis has put his two cents into the Baltimore mix.  He will not be working the NFL draft this week as planned either, so he can stay in Baltimore.  "I felt that it was more important for me to stay . . . and try to help the city I love. . . . I greatly appreciate ESPN's understanding and flexibility at this late date," said Lewis.   news link

We can't solve all the problems of justice, politics, and a riot from one ex-NFL player's video (below) speech, but his plea is particularly passionate and warrants a listen.






                                     

Principle in the type:  "It is important to rise above rationalizations and make the best choices."   Quentin L. Cook