MIRROR IMAGE

photo by Kristin Dos Santos

On fatherhood, actor John Krasinski says it has changed him. "There is a mirror that is held up to me now.  You have someone watching you.  You have to lead by example.  I'm focused on becoming a better person . . . "  story           

Principle in the type:  "The things you say, the tone of your voice, the anger or calm of your words—these things are noticed by your children and by others. They see and learn both the kind and the unkind things we say or do.  Nothing exposes our true selves more than how we treat one another in the home."         Joseph B. Wirthlin. 

THE BOWIE

photo by Marco Gomes

Albert Brooks Tweeted:  "R.I.P David Bowie.  Took creativity and wrung its neck."   Bowie, 18 months after being diagnosed with cancer, died Sunday at the age of 69.  "The legendary musician known for musical innovation and experimentation with his image," left his mark for sure.  Music wise I'm a fan of Boys Keep Swinging, Oh! You Pretty Things and Space Oddity (below).  Space Oddity overplayed?  Nah.  It's brilliant.   Goodnight, Ziggy.              news     

Principle in the type: "The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us.  That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world:  the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love.  Because we see things so often, we see them less and less."     Joseph B. Wirthlin     

                                   




(Sidenote:  here's Space Oddity with Kristin Wiig in a so inspiring scene from one of me'all'time favorite movies The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.  Yes, it shows Spanish sub-titles, because A) maybe you speak Spanish? and B) other versions showed too many clips of the movie and it's most important you see it yourself.)

EXTRA POINTS

photo by Parker Knight

Yahoo! It's football season!  Good old fashioned American heart pounding touchdown tight-ends hand-off half-time cheerleading point making fun.  See below, because this is how they do it at Kansas U. alumni games.




                                

Principle in the type:  "Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.  Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends.  It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes."    Joseph B.Wirthlin

                                                                                        And Remembering  9/11 with Honor.

DIFFERENCE MAKING

photo by hepingting

Bob and Suzanne Wright were pioneering laymen in the fight against autism.  Upon a grandson's diagnoses in 2004, they found very little resources and information available.   The Wright's told themselves,  " 'We have to do something.' and so they did."  Their 10-year-old Autism Speaks nonprofit has been an invaluable addition in the fight to treat, look for cures, and help those with autism.      news link            

 Principle in the type:  "In the scriptures Jude taught, “And of some have compassion, making a difference.”  Joseph B. Wirthlin           

SEEING CLEARLY

photo by John Scott

I saw this television commercial last year during a football game, on a high def big screen - all the better.
I could watch it a million times, and listen to Denver's song a million more. 
Enjoy.  And Happy Weekend!







                                     

Principle in the type:  "The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us.  That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world:  the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love.  Because we see things so often, we see them less and less."    Joseph B. Wirthlin 

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TAYLOR SWIFT SEEMS NICE

photo Be Swifty

Right?  I mean she Just. Seems. Nice.  There's always news about her reaching out to others.  (And she's beautiful!  How come I don't hear the media gush on about that?)  
 
This weekend once again I came across a story about Taylor, just being sweet.  And last November I remember reading this narrative about a package she had delivered to an admirer, moving from her childhood home.    story link 

On another occasion she sent a fan this inspiring message about being optimistic when things get rough:  "Sometimes we feel like we have no control over the endless waves of bad luck we seem to be experiencing.  But one thing you do have control over is your outlook.  Your mindset is yours to control and as hard as it is to step back from the situation and have blind faith that things will change for the better, it's our only option other than ending up in a downward spiral"   story link


Good work Taylor Swift!   I wish we were yoga buddies, in a book club together, or had regular pedicure dates.  I like the way you roll ~

Principle in the type:  "May we be models of kindness."  Joseph B. Wirthlin