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November 06th, 2023

11/6/2023

Can we be renewed like the flowers? Most certainly we can! Are we willing to make the changes that would make our lives and that of others better? Well, that seems like a toughie. Granted, all of us are not made up the same way psychologically. We carry experiences of joys and pains from our past. But, in many instances, we choose to remember the pains more of the joys. There are so many things to be thankful for. Yet, we oftentimes take them for granted.
What's your choice? Think about it.
Have an uplifting week, you awesome ones. And that's about everybody reading this.

All About the Music

11/6/2023

Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle

Then

Image from Disney movie "Aladdin"

Now.

This feature takes a slight departure from focusing on a solo artist or groups and celebrates the coming of age of the Disney classic, "Aladdin". It's 31 years now. Apart from the positive message it evokes, the theme song is a gem done by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle - what a song!
Bryson has teamed up with several artists to help produce some great hits. His rich tenor pitch is purity and has wooed audiences around the world for decades. When I last checked he is still performing.

A Whole New World

I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me,princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide

I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up there
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world
Don't you dare close your eyes
A hundred thousand things begin
Hold your breath - it's getting better
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back I'm in

A whole new world
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment red - letter
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world
(A whole new world)
That's where we'll be
(That's where we'll be)
A thrilling chase
A wondrous place
For you and me.

Note: Bryson and Belle changed some lyrics in their song (Just a few)

Writer: Tim Rice
Music: Alan Menken
Copyright© Disney

Happy Birthday

11/6/2023

Chilean born American actress Cote de Pablo celebrates her 44th birthday on November 12. Feliz cumpleanos, Senora.

Famous American actress and TV host, Whoopi Goldberg turns 67 on November 13. Look out for some strong views on her special day.

Canadian born, actor writer, musician, and, film director, Ryan Gosling, advances to his 43rd birthday on November 12. Is it going to be La La Land or about Barbie? We'll see.

Stand up comedian Mike Epps is going to have a whole day of laughter as he celebrates his 53rd birthday on November 18. Boy, ain't you lucky!

Fall Fashion

11/3/2023

These are some of the color predictions that fashion house, In Style is betting on for this season.

Clay, considered an earthly tone is believed to have a lot of adaptability to a wide range of skin tones.

Viva Magenta, a color that was front and center of the "Barbie" movie

Chalky cream and bone.It was very popular in recent shows on the runways.

Red Dahlia, known as elegance personified.

Burgundy; celebrity stylist such as Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney think well of this color

Chocolate Brown; a color that blend easily with neutral shades like gey, black or white.

Photo Credit: InStyle.

Garden Center

11/2/2023

These are some of the flowers most seem in this fall season

Allium Globemaster Magnolia Brackens

Hyacinth Miss Saigon Amaryllis Picotee

Amaryllis Minerva Tulip White Prince

Muscari Grape Hyacinth (Grape-Ice) Narcissus Daffodils Chinese Sacred Lily

Allium Roseum (Rosy Garlic) Tulip Berry Blast

Dutch Iris Spring Sparkle Mix Paperwhite Ziva

Lilium Asiatic Lily Mix Winter Aconite

People Around the World

11/2/2023

BERMUDA
Historically known as Bermudas- named after Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez, who discovered it in 1505. It is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. In fact, Bermuda is an archipelago of 181 islands with the most significant ones connected by bridges and appear to form one land mass. It's total area measures just 21 sq miles.
Sometimes thought to be a Caribbean island, this country is not and is closer to mainland USA -just about 600 miles off North Carolina. It has a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers.
In 1612 The British started settling there forming part of British America during the slave trade era. After the abolition of the slave trade, the economy became maritime- focused, serving as a base for merchants, privateers and the Royal Navy.
Bermuda is divided into nine parishes. It's capital is Hamilton. With a population of around 64 thousand people, there are 52% Blacks, 31% Whites, 9% Multiracial, 4% Asians and others totalling the same as Asians.
It's economy is booming, ranking as having the fourth highest per capita income in the world. This is fueled mainly by off-shore financial services, non-residential firms( insurance and reinsurance) and tourism. It's GDP is estimated at 7.55 billion USD.

Did You Know?

10/28/2023

Do we secretly like to have an experience that scares the hell out of us? Our hearts race, we sweat, we scream, we faint. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
A scary Halloween to you. Wishing you the scariest day.

Health News

10/26/2023

Back Pain
You may feel like resting, but moving is good for your back. Exercise for lower back , stomach , and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Always ask your health care care professional before doing any exercise for back pain.
Depending on the cause and intensity of your pain, some exercises may not be recommended and can be harmful.

Avoid Toe Touches
Exercise is good for lower back pain--but not all exercises are beneficial. Any mild discomfort felt at the start of these exercises should disappear as muscles become stronger. But if pain is more than mild and lasts more than 15 minutes during exercise, patients should stop exercising and contact a doctor.
Some exercises may aggravate pain. Standing toe touches, for example , put greater stress on the disks and ligaments in your spine. They can also overstretch lower back muscles and hamstrings.

Try Partial Crunches.
Some exercises can aggravate back pain and should be avoided when you have acute low back pain.
Partial crunches can strengthen your back and stomach muscles. Lie with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Cross arms over your chest or put put hands behind your neck.
Tighten stomach muscles and raise your shoulders off the floor. Breathe out as you raise your shoulders.
Don't lead with your elbows or use arms to pull your neck off the floor. Hold for a second, then slowly lower back down.Repeat 8 to 12 times.
Proper form prevents excessive stress on your back. Your fee, tailbone, and lower back should remain in contact with the mat at all times.

Avoid Sit-Ups
Although you might think sit-ups can strengthen your core or abdominal muscles, most people tend to use muscles in the hips when doing sit-ups. Sit-ups may also put a lot of pressure on the discs in your spine.

Try Hamstring Stretches
Lie on your back and bend one knee. Loop a towel under the ball of your foot. Straighten your knees and slowly pull back on the towel. You should feel a gentle stretch down the back of your leg. Hold for at least 15 to 30 second. Do 2 to 4 times for each leg.

Avoid Leg Lifts.
Leg lifts are sometimes suggested as an exercise to " strengthen your core" or abdominal muscles.
Exercising to restore strength to your lower back can be very helpful in relieving pain yet lifting both legs together while lying on your back is very demanding on your core. If weak, this exercise can make back worse.
Instead, try lying on your back with one leg straight and the other leg bent at the knee. Keeping your back flat on the floor. Slowly lift the straight leg up about 6 inches and hold briefly. Lower leg slowly. Repeat ten times then switch legs.

Try Wall Sits.
Stand 10 to 12 inches from the wall , then lean back until your back is flat against the wall . Slowly slide down until your knees are slightly bent, pressing your lower back into the wall. Hold for a count of ten, then carefully slide back up the wall. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Try Press-up Back Extensions
Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. push with our hands so that your shoulders begin to lift off the floor. If it's comfortable for you, put your elbows on the floor directly under your shoulders and hold this position for several seconds.

Lifting Weights May Help
Done properly, lifting weights doesn't usually hurt your back. In fact, it may help relieve chronic back pain. But when you have acute (sudden) back pain, putting extra stress on back muscles and ligaments could raise risk of further injury. Ask your doctor whether you should lift weights, and which exercises to avoid.

Credit: WebMD

ART

10/19/2023

"The Lady of Shalott" by John William Waterhouse (1888)
Oil paint on canvas. This is a depiction of the part IV of Tennyson's poem of the same name.

Humor Corner

10/19/2023

1. Why does a mermaid wear seashells? Because she outgrew her B shells.
2. Why does Dr. Pepper come in a bottle? Because his wife died.