THIS DAY IN WW2 (1.5.40)
In Norway... The Allied evacuation of Andalsnes is completed. Altogether 4400 men have been taken off but much equipment has been lost. The Norwegians surrender in Lillehammer.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A prolonged morning stint of 3 hours or so on the laptop then all-domestic
TODAY'S THOUGHT
So often in life, having been forced down a road we did not want to go, we discover along it the best thing that ever happened to us.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It has taken over half my lifetime to get to a point where I've started to truly observe the story rather than simply be lost in it.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Can you hold together the two truths of your uniqueness and your connection to all things?
TODAY'S ONELINER
The trouble with having an open mind is that your brain keeps falling out! : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.16
BAD COMPANY - Straight Shooter (1975)
"Down the line" blues rock with great songs and killer riffs
TRIVIA
The high acidity of the stomach is caused by the stomach lining producing hydrochloric acid.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am open to all the lessons that today wishes to teach me.
Friday, 30 April 2010
Thursday, 29 April 2010
FRIDAY 30th APRIL 2010 07:40(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (30.4.40)
In Norway... German units which have moved up the Osterdal link with their Trondheim force at Dragset. The British and French forces in the Gudbrandsdal are fighting south of Dombas when the order to retire reaches them. The Norwegian troops in this area will be forced to surrender when their allies leave. During the night the British begin to evacuate their troops from Andalsnses.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Online stuff then all-domestic
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Pursuing your passion is not in itself selfishness, only self-discovery.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
If I really want to be my True Self, I must connect my consciousness to every part.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you did nothing, would you still be you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
In my house at night, odd socks have secret laisons with hair-bands, then they all creep into the cupboard upstairs and turn into coat-hangers! : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.15
BLACK SABBATH - Paranoid (1970)
Three absolute classics (Paranoid, War Pigs, Iron Man) and an excellent album overall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCdOVThsWEg
TRIVIA
Not all caves are carved by water. There are dry caves caused by acidic volcanic gases.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am supposed to be here, and I am making a difference...
In Norway... German units which have moved up the Osterdal link with their Trondheim force at Dragset. The British and French forces in the Gudbrandsdal are fighting south of Dombas when the order to retire reaches them. The Norwegian troops in this area will be forced to surrender when their allies leave. During the night the British begin to evacuate their troops from Andalsnses.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Online stuff then all-domestic
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Pursuing your passion is not in itself selfishness, only self-discovery.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
If I really want to be my True Self, I must connect my consciousness to every part.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you did nothing, would you still be you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
In my house at night, odd socks have secret laisons with hair-bands, then they all creep into the cupboard upstairs and turn into coat-hangers! : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.15
BLACK SABBATH - Paranoid (1970)
Three absolute classics (Paranoid, War Pigs, Iron Man) and an excellent album overall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCdOVThsWEg
TRIVIA
Not all caves are carved by water. There are dry caves caused by acidic volcanic gases.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am supposed to be here, and I am making a difference...
THURSDAY 29th APRIL 20:50(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (29.4.40)
In Norway... King Hakkon and his government are evacuated from Molde on the British cruiser Glasgow and taken to Tromso. The Norwegian gold reserves go with them.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Mayfield Centre gig was attendance disaster but positive in that Myself and Jenny Cooper found we were a good team. The few who did see us were impressed! Cream Tea at GRID South was informative and clarified a new business direction for me. Finishing off evening with online social networking.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
People buy from people - if they don't like you they won't buy from you!
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
My passion, though constant, reseves the right to change subject!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is it desirable to trade happiness for a sense of security?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Does a fish swimming into a wall shout DAM? : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.14
BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST - Gone To Earth (1977)
Beautiful chillout prog-rock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9aZLXBxOK8
TRIVIA
The only member of ZZ Top not to have a beard is... Frank Beard!
ZZ Top chose their name so they'd always be easy to find at the end of record racks.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If it stirs my soul it's what I should be doing!
In Norway... King Hakkon and his government are evacuated from Molde on the British cruiser Glasgow and taken to Tromso. The Norwegian gold reserves go with them.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Mayfield Centre gig was attendance disaster but positive in that Myself and Jenny Cooper found we were a good team. The few who did see us were impressed! Cream Tea at GRID South was informative and clarified a new business direction for me. Finishing off evening with online social networking.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
People buy from people - if they don't like you they won't buy from you!
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
My passion, though constant, reseves the right to change subject!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is it desirable to trade happiness for a sense of security?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Does a fish swimming into a wall shout DAM? : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.14
BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST - Gone To Earth (1977)
Beautiful chillout prog-rock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9aZLXBxOK8
TRIVIA
The only member of ZZ Top not to have a beard is... Frank Beard!
ZZ Top chose their name so they'd always be easy to find at the end of record racks.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If it stirs my soul it's what I should be doing!
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
WEDNESDAY 28th APRIL 2010 08:00(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (28.4.40)
In Norway... A further detachment of French mountain troops arrives at Harstad.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Big decision to make - endure drudgery or take crazy gamble that affects the fate of others.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Parenting is the intense experience of every emotion except hate
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I'm a better person when not cornered.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is security and stability protecting you or suffocating you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
I sat on the toilet, looked at my watch and thought "I don't have time for this sh*t" : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.13
BLUE OYSTER CULT - FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN (1981)
Just brilliant!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGKNaIXtBZQ
TRIVIA
The Decca record company is famous for auditioning The Beatles then turning them down for a recording contract. However, they did decide to sign up the Rolling Stones - that's quite a good compensation!
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Right now at this moment I will trust completely in the gentle voice of my intuition
In Norway... A further detachment of French mountain troops arrives at Harstad.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Big decision to make - endure drudgery or take crazy gamble that affects the fate of others.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Parenting is the intense experience of every emotion except hate
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I'm a better person when not cornered.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is security and stability protecting you or suffocating you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
I sat on the toilet, looked at my watch and thought "I don't have time for this sh*t" : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.13
BLUE OYSTER CULT - FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN (1981)
Just brilliant!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGKNaIXtBZQ
TRIVIA
The Decca record company is famous for auditioning The Beatles then turning them down for a recording contract. However, they did decide to sign up the Rolling Stones - that's quite a good compensation!
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Right now at this moment I will trust completely in the gentle voice of my intuition
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