Rhyming history . . .
Sunday, March 2, 2025. It's Sol's day . . . Bright morning sunshine here in TulseyTown is forecast to give way to clouds and slight rain chances this afternoon with mid 60's. Ah, Spring in Okieland.
Try to seize a little happiness for yourself —a great way to remember why democracy matters so much. – Joyce Vance, in Civil Discourse.
“History will remember this day [yesterday when Trump ambushed Ukraine president Zelensky] —when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.” – Liz Cheney.
The abandonment of democratic principles and the democratic institutions the U.S. helped to create is isolating the United States from nations that have been our allies, partners, and friends. It may well be perilous. – Heather Cox Richardson, in Letters From An American.
Looking for something worthy about movies? The Oscars are usually wrong. Starting with 1974 and updated 2.25.25 The Washington Post decreed which movies should’ve won the Academy’s top prize. Its a long read, but if you're a movie nut a most worthwhile trip down that famous “memory lane.”
That said, here's a repost reminder: The 97th Academy Awards will take place tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honoring films released in 2024. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern.
SUNDAY SERMON
In today’s world, our well-being is being attacked and eroded by distraction, loneliness, depression, and lack of purpose. By one or a combination of all of these. If you aren't yet using mindfulness to train your mind and improve your mental health, it's time to change your mind. The video might help.
...be constant amid the ebb and flow of happiness and suffering. Be friendly and even with others. Unguarded, intemperate chatter will put you in their power; excessive silence may leave them unclear as to what you mean. Keep a middle course: Don’t swagger with self-confidence, but don’t be a doormat either. Do not be depressed by misfortune and the failure to get what you want, instead be careful to see where your real profit and loss lie. – Dudjom Rinpoche ("the wanderer, Dudjom" )
History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes. – Mark Twain