79 years ago, more than 150K troops from 8 Allied countries stormed the beaches of Normandy — the largest invasion force in history.
“The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.” -Gen. Dwight Eisenhower
June 6 marked the 79th anniversary of D-Day when the decisive battles of World War Two ended German domination of Europe. High hopes and a great deal of worry existed over its outcome.
It is my practice to end notes, letters, and emails to my loved ones, Love always is away of pledging my everlasting adoration.
ALWAYS is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1925, long before my time.
SMOKE GETS IN OUR EYES The original 78 rpm single was issued on Victor 24454 - (When Your Heart’s On Fire) Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Otto Harbach-Jerome Kern) by Gertrude Niesen, orchestra conducted by Ray Sinatra, recorded in NYC November 1, 1933 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Ctd5ZyeBQ
Harvard University researchers have discovered that people pleasers have a probability of burning out.
The price of being a people-pleaser can be steep — especially for your mental health. CNBC reports T three signs of concern.
Kent Cooper was an American journalist who achieved worldwide prominence as executive director of the Associated Press
KC's band of journalists at The AP were laboring there for decades.
Kent Cooper was a man of many talents and could play 10 musical instruments. He wrote the operetta About That Girl which was produced in 1943.
1. Never shake a hand sitting down.
2. Protect who is behind you, and respect who is beside you.
3. Never insult the cooking when you are the guest.
4. Never eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.
5. Never make the first offer in a negotiation.
6. Don't take credit for work you didn't do.
7. Take the blame, and give credit when due.
8. If you are not invited, don't ask to go.
9. Always aim for the head in a fight.
10. Don't beg for a relationship.
11. Dress well no matter what the occasion.
12. Always carry cash.
How has America slid into its current age of discord? Peter Turchin asks. Why has our trust in institutions collapsed, and why have our democratic norms unraveled?
NEGOTIATING IS NOT THE SAME AS DEMANDING
President Joe Biden’s Art of the Deal approach, honed in decades in national politics, is a textbook case of negotiating skill: praise your opponent and keep talking, give a little to win but convince the other side they’ve won something of real value.
Only Native Americans are in their homeland - The American dream. Anyone who's been told they don't belong here should look that person in the eye and ask where they're from.
In fact, I served on the Presidential Advisory Board on Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action representing the CSUN faculty senate.
DEI promotes the fair treatment and full participation of all people who are historically underrepresented or subject to discrimination.
While Trader Joe’s fans rush to buy bite-sized snacks that are supposedly delicious, I seek Mango O's.
These were the Cheerio mango flavored cereal they once sold and I must now find them before my self-imposed deadline is up and I see my grandchild who’s In first grade. She continues receiving awards and medals 🏅 for excellence. A chip of the old block. Her mom is a celebrity https://www.cbs.com/shows/secret-celebrity-renovation/ They are a couple of my personal Superstars.