Monday 31 May 2010

TUESDAY 1st JUNE 2010 07:55(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (1.6.40)
On the Western Front... Despite increased Luftwaffe attacks a total of 64,429 men are evacuated from Dunkirk. However, German planes sink four destroyers and damage five more as well as several of the Channel ferries and other ships, which form the backbone of the evacuation fleet. The RAF sends eight large patrols to give cover but most of the damage is done in the intervals between them. On the ground the Germans increase their efforts, breaking the defensive perimeter along the canals at Bergues and forcing retreats in other sectors as well. During the night the British authorities decide that the air attacks have made the evacuation too dangerous to continue by day.

In Norway... The British and French tell the Norwegians that they are about to begin their evacuation. They have delayed giving this information on the grounds of security but by doing so they have encouraged the Norwegians to openly resist the Germans, which can only be costly when the Allies leave.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and seminar prep interspersed with family time. The big June 10 gig only needs refinement but I've two shorter scripts to prepare.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Nothing like fear and suspicion to wreck a perfectly sound relationship.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Making great progress in thought management!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
The last time you were in a good place mentally, what were you thinking?

TODAY'S ONELINER
If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.47
FLEETWOOD MAC - Tango In The Night (1987)
An excellent late flourish of brilliance in the last proper "classic" lineup album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bEZSKpD7oM

TRIVIA
The word QUEUEING is the only word in the English language with five vowels in a row.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Each positive thought improves my life.



Sunday 30 May 2010

MONDAY 31st MAY 2010 06:10(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (31.5.40)
On the Western Front... This is the most successful day of the Dunkirk evacuation, with 68,014 men being taken to Britain. The ships lost include one destroyer and six more are damaged. General Gort returns to Britain after handing over command of the remnant of the BEF to General Alexander as ordered. There are considerable air battles over the beaches at various stages during the day in which the RAF claim to shoot down 38 German aircraft for the loss of 28. In fact the figures are nearer equality.

In Norway... The British blocking force is evacuated from Bodo.

In Britain... A series of measures, including the removal of all direction signs from crossroads, is taken to counter worries about fifth-column and parachute attacks.

In Washington... President Roosevelt introduces a "billion-dollar defense program" which is designed to boost the United States military strength significantly.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and seminar prep interspersed with family time.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you arrive into this life with nothing and leave with nothing, that would suggest its purpose is not to get but to give.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
There are those who get it straight away, those who never get it and those who get it eventually - I think I'm the latter.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What to you is precious?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Are unborn twins womb-mates? : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.46
FLEETWOOD MAC - Rumours
The greatest AOR Album ever recorded!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GN2kpBoFs4

TRIVIA
Zero and infinity are mathematically indestructible - any attempt to divide or multiply them will yield the result unchanged from the start. They are both unchangeable and eternal mathematically and literally. However, whereas zero has no effect on other quantities (x + 0 = x) Infinity "swallows" everything. (x + inf = inf).

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
How may I serve?

Saturday 29 May 2010

SUNDAY 30th MAY 2010 07:10(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (30.5.40)
On the Western Front... There is something of a lull in the land battle around Dunkirk because of confusion and disagreement in the German command. The panzer forces begin to withdraw from the front line to take up positions to the south for the next stage of the battle of France. The evacuation, of course, continues with 53,823 men being taken off. The small ships over the beaches do most of the lifting but transfer their loads to larger vessels for the trip to England. One destroyer is sunk during the day, the French Bourrasque, three others are hit and at least nine of the smaller ships are also sunk. This total does not include the smallest vessels whose losses are also considerable. General Brooke, who has commanded the British
2nd Corps with distinction, is one of the evacuees.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and seminar prep interspersed with family time.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
People will generally not leave their money anywhere, yet will strew their thoughts, the groundstuff of their destiny, just about everywhere then wonder why they get nowhere.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
An epiphany moment! The point it all crystallised. How it is, that's what I've created. If I keep reacting to it, I'll keep creating it. My thoughts are the act of creation. From now on I will be very careful indeed what I create with thought, speech and action.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is what you're focused on helping?

TODAY'S ONELINER
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.45
FAIRPORT CONVENTION - Liege & Lief (1969)
The greatest folk rock album EVER!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1it7BP5PckI

TRIVIA
Many songs in Western music contain a melody within it that is different from the rest of the song. When placed in the middle, it is often called the MIDDLE 8 because it lasts for 8 beats. If intentended as a build up to the climax of the song or the final verse, it is called the BRIDGE.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today my focus will be on the potential in everything, and acting to realize it.

Friday 28 May 2010

SATURDAY 29th MAY 2010 07:20(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (29.5.40)
On the Western Front... The German forces continue to press all round the contracting Dunkirk perimeter. By the end of the day most of the remaining British troops and a large proportion of the French are inside the final fallback positions. The evacuation from Dunkirk and over the beaches goes on. The Luftwaffe increases the strength of its attacks despite the efforts of the RAF to give protection. A further 47,310 men are evacuated but 3 destroyers are sunk and 7 others damaged. At least 15 other vessels are sunk. The French are now beginning to allow their troops to be evacuated and have sent some ships to assist. Owing to the destroyer losses and the demand for them in other operations the Admiralty decides that the more modern types must be withdrawn.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging in the morning

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Failure is not falling down, failure is not getting up.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Yesterday I learned that thought management is an active not passive business! Today I will actively focused on my objectives!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What by your thought will you cause today?

TODAY'S ONELINER
4 out of 5 people will suffer diarrhoea at some point this year - the fifth will get off on it! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.44
EVANESCENCE - Fallen
Maginificent Gothic Metal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpmSHb-aRB0

TRIVIA
Suriname is a South American country where the national language is Dutch (Flemish). It is the only country apart fron the Netherlands and northern Belgium that speaks mainly Dutch.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
It is my intention not my surroundings that determines my thought.

Thursday 27 May 2010

FRIDAY 28th MAY 2010 06:20(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (28.5.40)
In Belgium... King Leopold agrees to the surrender of the Belgian army without consulting the other Allies or his government (now in Paris). The capitulation becomes effective at 1100 hours.

On the Western Front... Before the Belgian capitulation becomes effective at 1100 hours, these is a desperately hurried redeployment of the British and French forces that prevents the Germans from reaching Nieuport, and from there the Dunkirk beaches. A corps of French 1st Army is holding out in Lille but they are now cut off from the main British and French forces in the evacuation area. The evacuation continues, with 17,800 men being brought off at the cost of one destroyer and several other vessels. There is fierce fighting around Cassel and Poperinghe where Rundstedt's men again press forward.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
A quick hour on the laptop before breakfast networking then all-domestic.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Show what you can do but keep your targets to yourself - you will have less to explain!

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
All wisdom I offer comes from doing it wrong first!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Have you listened more than you've talked?

TODAY'S ONELINER
People who steal everyone else's ideas call it "research" : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.43
MELISSA ETHERIDGE - Melissa Etheridge (1988)
An excellent singer/songwriter who played her ace first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVlzrvRYCh0

TRIVIA
The closest chemical relative to water is hydrogen sulphide, a highly poisonous gas.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will observe my emotions as an indicator of whether my thoughts are positive enough.

THURSDAY 27th MAY 2010 14:05(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (27.5.40)
On the Western Front... The German armour resumes its attacks, trying to cut off the British and French forces around Lille. A desperate defence enables most of them to get away to positions nearer the coast. Belgian resistance along the coast is becoming increasingly weak. In the Dunkirk evacuation, only a little is achieved with less than 8000 men being landed in Britain.

In Norway... The Allied assault on Narvik gets under way. The attacking troops are led by the French General Bethouart. The town is taken after a brisk fight. When bad weather at the Bardufoss airfield grounds the Allied fighters, the attack is briefly held up because the ships providing bombardment support have to fight off the Stukas without air support.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
The absence of engagements allowed shopping to be done in the morning, spending the rest of the day online and seminar scripting, with a break at tea-time.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
When no one is asking you, keep all the answers to yourself.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Anger and hate are like heroin - so easy to embrace, empowering and defending, but if I do this there will be nothing else.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Have you expressed gratitude today?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.42
ENYA Shepherd Moons (1991)
Superlative New Age chillout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1L8uRApYeQ

TRIVIA
Sticking needles in effigies is not a part of Voodoo - it comes from Black Witchcraft.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
At this moment I will do what I know to be right.

Tuesday 25 May 2010

WEDNESDAY 26th MAY 2010 08:10(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (26.5.40)
On the Western Front... The position of the Belgian army is becoming increasingly grave. It is clear that it is unable to stay in the fight for much longer. The British forces are beginning to fall back on Dunkirk and in the evening the order is issued to begin Operation Dynamo, the evacuation from Dunkirk. Admiral Ramsay, who commands the Royal Navy forces based at Dover, is appointed to command the operation.

In Norway... The British cruiser Curlew is sunk by air attack off Harstad.

From London... General Dill becomes Chief of the British General Staff. His predecessor General Ironside takes over as Commander in Chief of Home Forces.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Online in the morning.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Where your mind is, so is your life.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
My life goes better when serving a purpose beyond my ego.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where is the best place for your attention right now?

TODAY'S ONELINER
When my kleptomania gets bad, I take something for it. : D (thanks Dee Marie Helvin for this gag!)

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.41
ELECTRIC BOYS - Funk O Metal Carpet Ride
An easily missed flash of quality from the early nineties.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1yn-x_WTuA

TRIVIA
Anything that grows by 7% a year will double in size every decade.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
In each and every moment today, I will have my focus on the best thing to do right now.

TUESDAY 25th MAY 2010 08:55(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (25.5.40)
On the Western Front... The Belgian forces are driven out of Menin by attacks of units from Army Group B. The last pockets of resistance in Boulogne are eliminated. Gort (for the BEF) and Weygand (for the French) separately cancel plans for a counter-offensive, blaming each other for failures.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Very unusually skipping a networking event on the grounds of time better invested at home - some house-husbandry, blogging, networking and seminar prep.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
No obstacle can keep you from a realistic objective so long as time better spent recalculating the route is not wasted ranting at the obstacle.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The qualities I wish to express cannot be generated from somewhere local within, but need to be summoned from elsewhere and allowed to flow through me.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you focused on the frustration or the new opportunity?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.40
THE DOORS - L.A. Woman
The final and best Jim Morrison fronted album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMVnEGcMsFs

TRIVIA
Though water is the usual carrier of heat through a domestic central heating system, oil is much more efficient because it requires much less energy to heat up. Water is preferred anyway because it is easier to manage when changing, topping up the system or in the event of leaks.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will be a channel of peace and wellbeing today.

Sunday 23 May 2010

MONDAY 24th MAY 2010 08:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (24.5.40)
On the Western Front... The German attacks on Boulogne continue. Farther along the coast they are also attacking Calais. The Royal Navy is active in support of the British forces in both towns. During the day and later in the night destroyers are used to evacuate 5000 men from Boulogne and over the next three days two light cruisers and seven destroyers are in support near Calais. There are also German attacks on the line of the Lys and around Tournai. Meanwhile, the partial halt of the main German armored forces already made by Rundstedt is confirmed by Hitler. They have reached the line Gravelines - Omer - Bethune.

In Paris... The Supreme War Council decides to end its involvement in Norway. They agree to capture Narvik and destroy the port facilities before they will evacuate. Ironically the airfield at Bardufoss has only just received its first complement of British aircraft. The Norwegians are not yet told of the decision to leave.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
No appointments today - an opportunity for some house-husbandry, blogging, networking and seminar prep. Reiki class in he evening.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Only in absolute acceptance of the present moment can all its' opportunities be realised.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I'm in the process of learning how to put my ego to sleep.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you pursuing someone else's agenda or your own?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Women might be able to fake orgasms, but men can fake a whole relationship. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.39
THE DOORS - Strange Days
Macabre and sinister, drug-fuelled, philosohpical, a landmark sixties album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awi14wDTxNw

TRIVIA
All matter ("stuff") is simply concentrated fields of energy. The perception of matter is simply an act of the mind.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will treat every piece of news, welcome or unwelcome, as a new opportunity.

Saturday 22 May 2010

SUNDAY 23rd MAY 2010 07:00(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (23.5.40)
In Britain... The former leader of the British Union of Fascists, Sir Oswald Mosley, is arrested. Also detained is a Member of Parliament, Captain Ramsay because he has been connected with the Right Club.

On the Western Front... General Rundstedt, commanding Army Group A, orders his tank forces to halt their advance. Despite this order 2nd Panzer Division forces are attacking Boulogne and inland the British evacuate Arras. Owing to this retreat the planned Allied counteroffensive is postponed. It is becoming clear to the British generals in France that an evacuation by sea is probably going to be necessary.

In the United States... President Roosevelt wins the Democratic primary in Vermont and is now certain to receive his party's nomination for the November elections.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and seminar prep interspersed with family time.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Whatever you do with anyone else, you always think alone.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I cannot change my mood by the power of thought alone! Food water and environment play a significant role in what I'm thinking. I'm not yet at a point where I can override these factors simply by focusing awareness. But I'm working on it!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
At what point does a job and security become no longer worth it?

TODAY'S ONELINER
We live in a society where pizza gets to your house before the police. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.38
THE DONNAS - American Teenage Rock n Roll Machine
A kinda female Ramones - I love 'em!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr-0ukalv6A

TRIVIA
Tornadoes are not a solely North American phenomenon, though the biggest ones occur in the United States. Hundreds of tornadoes occur in Britain every year, but are rarely strong enough, last long enough or in the right place to attract attention.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will treat every awkward person and circumstance as my learning mentor.

Friday 21 May 2010

SATURDAY 22nd MAY 08:15(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (22.5.40)
On the Western Front... The German forces on the Channel coast turn their attacks to the north toward Boulogne and Calais. The Belgian forces retreat to the Lys.

In Paris... The Allied leaders meet to discuss plans for an Allied counter-offensive. Weygand proposes an attempt to cut the German line to the Channel by attacks from the north and south. It is agreed that this should be attempted despite limited resources.

In London... Parliament passes an Emergency Powers Act giving the government sweeping powers over the persons and property of British citizens

TODAY IN MY LIFE
After catching up on some much-needed sleep, I have woken very focused on my life purpose. Blogging and seminar prep before domestic stuff.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
There are no true enemies, only many absorbing distractions from your purpose. They are there not to cause discomfort but to give you a choice - dream or waken.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Synchronicity keeps pointing me to the exit.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
How do you know that this is real? Because you feel it? But what is feeling? Isn't everything you call reality only what someone else has told you is the reason for your experience? What if they were WRONG? What if this is all a vivid dream you are creating yourself? Wouldn't you want to know why you did this and how to wake up?

TODAY'S ONELINER
How many Zen masters does it take to change a lightbulb? None, there is nothing really here : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.37
Dire Straits - MAKING MOVIES
This is the band's true magnum opus, at their highest creative pinnacle, raw, beautiful, passionate.


TRIVIA
The adult Mayfly has no mouthparts and lives only one day. Its' sole purpose is to mate and reproduce

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will follow my heart as it is the one thing that cannot lie.

Thursday 20 May 2010

FRIDAY 21st MAY 2010 06:40(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (21.5.40)
On the Western Front...Rommel's division is sharply attacked around Arras by British tank forces. The attack does very well at first largely because of the comparative invulnerability of the Matilda tanks to the standard German antitank weapons. The attack is halted, principally due to German 88mm guns. The British force is too small to press home the attack. Weygand visits the commanders of the northern armies to try to coordinate attacks from north and south of the German corridor to the coast. By a series of accidents he misses seeing Gort, and Bilotte, to whom he has given the fullest explanation of his plans, is killed in a car accident before he can pass them on. The attack will never take place due to inadequate resources.

In Norway... The French, Polish and Norwegian forces moving in on Narvik advance another stage and gain positions on the northern side of Rombaksfiord.

In Berlin... In a conference Admiral Raeder mentions to Hitler for the first time that it may be necessary to invade Britain. The German navy has made some preliminary studies before this but they have not been based on the availability of French bases.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, online networking and seminar prep then domestic stuff.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Attempt neither to follow the path of another nor force another to follow yours

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The way out appears to be inward

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you want something different, have you devoted time and thought to this concept?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Light travels faster than sound - this is why some people appear bright until they open their mouth : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.36
DIRE STRAITS - Communique
Slightly sharper and more uptempo than the debut album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6WgjUr9Nk

TRIVIA
The French refer to custard as "Creme Anglaise" (English Cream)

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will trust absolutely in the moment to deliver everything necessary for abundance.

THURSDAY 20th MAY 2010 12:40(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (20.5.40)
On the Western Front... The German armoured advance again makes considerable progress. Guderian's 19th Corps takes Amiens in the morning and Abbeville in the evening. Advance units reach the Channel coast at Noyelles. The Germans have now driven a corridor at least 20 miles wide from the Ardennes to the Channel.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, online networking and seminar prep inbetween family domestic stuff.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
When in an antagonistic situation, there are only two choices: be right or be kind.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
If I listen to the same message often enough, I believe it!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you making the most of this moment?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Men never really grow up, we just learn how to act adult in public. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.35
DIRE STRAITS - Dire Straits
Very laid back chillout blues, heavily JJ Cale influenced, and marvellous!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jH74e3Qo9k

TRIVIA
Britain and Ireland are kept much warmer in Winter than the average for their latitude by the warm ocean current of the Gulf Stream, at an average low of 0-5degC. Moscow and Manitoba, on the same latitude, regularly experience -20 to -40 in midwinter.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I wil be a gratitude hunter, keeping all my focus and attention on things that I am grateful for.

Tuesday 18 May 2010

WEDNESDAY 19th MAY 2010 07:40(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (19.5.40)
On the Western Front... Most of the German panzer forces halt in positions between Peronne and St. Quentin to regroup but some of Guderian's troops are still pushing forward. Rommel's 7th Panzer Division also makes a small advance in the direction of Arras. De Gaulle's 4th Armored Division again attacks north from around Laon. It makes very good progress against gradually stiffening resistance but is ordered to retire before any real gains can be achieved. The possibility that it will be necessary to evacuate the BEF is raised for the first time in telephone conversations between London and the commanders in the field. The government are still optimistic at this stage. The main British forces are now in positions along the Scheldt.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and seminar prep before all domestic stuff. Glad to have got HMRC, the lawn and PRONET stuff done.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The best reaction to any mistake or distraction is to simply notice it and move on. Compassion begins within yourself for yourself.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It is necessary to listen to both mind and body as well as what intuition is telling me.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you focused enough to move on?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.34
DEEP FOREST - Deep Forest
Superlative fusion of techno/dance/New Age chillout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4mskaR3OzE

TRIVIA
All rain is caused by moist air rising. There are only three ways this can happen: it hits a mountain (relief rainfall), it hangs around a warm spot then is blown off it (convectional) or it hits colder air that forces it upwards (depressional)

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Whenever I am distracted, I will gently, compassionately and patiently return my awareness to the moment and the task in hand.

Monday 17 May 2010

TUESDAY 18th MAY 2010 08:00(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (18.5.40)
On the Western Front... St. Quentin and Cambrai are taken by German panzer units. Farther north German 6th Army (Reichenau) takes Antwerp.

In Holland... Artur Seyss-Inquart is appointed Reich Commissioner for Holland.

In Paris... Reynaud appoints a new Cabinet. He himself takes the Ministry of Defense, Marshal Petain is deputy prime minister and Mandel is Minister of the Interior. General Weygand, replaces Gamelin as head of the Supreme Command.

In Britain... Tyler Kent, a clerk at the US Embassy in London, and Anna Wolkoff, a Russian emigree, are arrested on spying charges. Wolkoff has had connections with a pro-Fascist organization, the Right Club.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Client prep and follow-up this morning. Having finally done my tax return, some minor financial loose ends to tie up. Semina prep this afternoon and evening, some online promotional stuff, and if I get really motivated this afternoon, I'll mow the lawn and hoover the house!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
A thought is not thinking. A thought only becomes thinking when it is given attention.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Every day I become better at relying on my intuition to guide me.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Can you tell the difference between a helpful and unhelpful thought?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I'm certainly a lot less arrogant than all the rest of you : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.33
EAGLES - Greatest Hits
The ultimate cruise in the sunshine laid-back rock album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEzTdBJUHO8

TRIVIA
The world's most popular fetishes are for feet and high heels.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will give all my attention only to those thoughts that strengthen me.

Sunday 16 May 2010

MONDAY 17th MAY 2010 08:25(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (17.5.40)
On the Western Front... Troops of the German 6th Army (Reichenau) enter Brussels. Antwerp and the islands at the mouth of the Scheldt are abandoned by the allies, who fall back to the Dendre River. Guderian's forces, exploiting the loophole in their orders allowing reconnaissance in force, reach the Oise River south of Guise. On the German left flank, the French 4th Armored Division (Colonel de Gaulle) attacks northward from around Laon. The Luftwaffe attacks them fiercely and prevents any real gains.

In Belgium... The government relocates to Ostend.

In Norway... The British cruiser Effingham goes aground and is lost while carrying men and stores to join the forces south of Narvik.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Started off somewhat shocked about the news of the death of Ronnie James Dio. Client prep and follow-up this morning, Tax Return (no I STILL haven't done it!) in the afternoon, Reiki class in the evening.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
A human being is happiest and most successful when dedicated to a cause outside his own individual, selfish satisfaction.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Enlightenment is watching the road of destiny in front of you through the windscreen of your life without being distracted by the windscreen wipers of sporadic thought.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your mind prepared for the distractions that will face it today?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I keep telling myself a million times a day not to exaggerate : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.32
DIO - Holy Diver
It had to be this one on this sad day today. An eighties metal classic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyafm-gnjDs

TRIVIA
The current holder of the loudest band in the world is currently KISS, who in 2009 hit 136 dB at a gig in Ottawa, Canada.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will above all other voices trust my inner wisdom.

Saturday 15 May 2010

SUNDAY 16th MAY 2010 06:50(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (15.5.40)
On the Western Front... The British and French forces which advanced into Belgium begin to retreat to their former positions behind the line of the Scheldt. Units of Hoth's 15th Panzer Corps, with Rommel's 7th Panzer Division, have reached just east of Cambrai. To the south, Guderian's forces are moving on St. Quentin.

In Paris... Churchill asks General Gamelin where the strategic reserve is and is told that there is none, or at least none left. Outside the room where this meeting takes place, French government employees are beginning to burn secret files.

In Washington... Roosevelt asks Congress to authorize the production of 50,000 military planes per year and for a $900,000,000 extraordinary credit to finance this massive operation.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Woke up early and fairly enthusiastically, so spending a couple of hours blogging/"me" time before the family wakes. Will get down to that tax return this afternoon.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The wisest voice is seldom the loudest, and the wisest of all is utterly silent, needing no language, only the mental effort of the listener.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I am too blessed to be stressed!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Why take ownership of someone else's negativity?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Would you wear shoes if you had no feet? Then why are you wearing a bra? : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.31
DEF LEPPARD - Pyromania (1982)
The best Leppard album IMHO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ5bS3_BCDs

TRIVIA
The Cirrus cloud, with its distintive thin wispy curly shape, is the highest altitude cloud, and is made not of water droplets but fine ice crystals.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will be aware of the thoughts of my ego but focused on the promptings of my intuition.

SATURDAY 15th MAY 2010 09:40(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (15.5.40)
On the Western Front... The Dutch army capitulates at 1100 hours. General Bilotte, commanding the French 1st Army Group, decides to abandon the Dyle line in the face of Reichenau's attacks. His superior, General Georges, concurs with the decision. At this stage Gamelin, the Supreme Commander, remains confident. The optimistic atmosphere at French GHQ is partly dispelled by the news that Guderian's tanks have reached Montcornet. Guderian is ordered to halt here but after vigorous complaints he is allowed another day's march.

In London... At crucial meetings of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and the War Cabinet, Air Marshal Dowding argues strongly against sending any more RAF fighters to France. Despite strong opposition Dowding has his way. The decision is taken also to send the first strategic bombing raid against the Ruhr. Finally on this day Churchill sends the first in a long series of telegrams to Roosevelt, asking for American aid. In this first message he presents a shopping list which includes old destroyers and aircraft as well as other arms.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
A quick blog then all-domestic.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Whatever has your attention has your mood.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I once thought enlightenment was about becoming someone else. Now I know I already was that someone else, and I'd spent all my life distracted.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you too busy to live?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Energetic fleas hop home, lazy ones take the dog. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.30
DEF LEPPARD - High n Dry (1981)
The Second and heaviest Leppard album before going more commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGUWx3ocSdA

TRIVIA
A mini Tsunami travels up the river Severn in England regularly, due to the Atlanic Tide being funnelled into it by the surrounding geography. This wave is known locally as the "Severn Bore".

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will feel fear but do it anyway!


Thursday 13 May 2010

FRIDAY 14th MAY 2010 06:55(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (14.5.40)
On the Western Front... After a surrender demand has been submitted but before it has expired, Rotterdam is very heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe. The Dutch Commander in Chief, General Winkelmans, decides that he must surrender. Meanwhile, German armour pours across the Meuse River at Sedan and Dinant. French tank units in both areas, but especially at Sedan fail to put in any concerted counterattacks and are brushed aside. There are considerable air attacks on the German bridgeheads by both British and French bombers. Many of the attacking planes are shot down. Once across the river the Germans drive west, cutting a huge gap between the French 9th Army (Corap) and 2nd Army (Huntziger) -- which has no orders on which way to retreat.

Britain... Recruiting begins for a volunteer home-defense force from men in reserve occupations or too old or young for military service. This force is to be called the Local Defence Volunteers. In July the far more effective title of Home Guard is chosen.

Off Norway... A transport carrying a large part of the British 24th Guards Brigade to join the holding forces south of Narvik is bombed and sunk by the Germans. Much equipment is lost.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and some prep for PRONET and my seminar before a metting at Bradford GRID then all-domestic.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The power of belief lies not in the object believed but in the belief itself.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The more I give something my attention, the less life distracts me from it.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
When you are thwarted, do you sit thinking "Grr! I'm thwarted!" Or do you think "What is the best thing I can do right now?"

TODAY'S ONELINER
I've never met a chocolate I didn't like : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.29
THE CULT - For Lovers, Rockers, Ravers and Sinners
One of those rare compilations that genuinely reflect the best work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raql_Hh_NmU

TRIVIA
The box jellyfish has eyes as good as ours but no brain.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will keep my attention firmly fixed on my intentions not distractions.

Wednesday 12 May 2010

THURSDAY 13th MAY 2010 08:20(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (13.5.40)
On the Western Front... The German panzer divisions cross the Meuse River in two places at Sedan and Dinant. The French troops opposing them have not prepared their positions properly and are quickly demoralized and terrorized by heavy dive-bomber attacks. At Sedan, Guderian is right at the front, urging his troops on and at Dinant the young commander of the 7th Panzer Division, General Rommel, is also doing well. Farther north the Germans take Liege and in Holland the defense has now been totally disrupted. The advancing German ground troops have linked with the paratroops at Moerdijk. French 7th Army (Giraud) is in full retreat.

In Holland... Queen Wilhelmina and the Dutch Government are taken to London at different times during the day.

In Norway... The Allied forces start their advance toward Narvik from Harstad. The first landings on the way, at Bjerkvik 10 miles north of Narvik, are successfully carried out by French troops.

From London... Prime Minister Churchill makes the first of a famous series of inspirational speeches in a radio broadcast. He says, "I have nothing to offer you but blood, toil, tears and sweat."

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, client follow-up, publicizing my free seminar on June 10
( http://www.garyblonder.co.uk/Seminar.htm ), shopping, a bit of "me time", cooking supper for the family then going hotfoot to GRID South (Low Moor) for their official launch event at 17:30.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
When your objective is clear in your mind, everything turns up and turns out just right to serve it.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I attract whatever I'm thinking about, whether I want it or not!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is worrying about the situation serving any good purpose in this moment?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I went to buy a camouflage jacket but when I got to the shop I couldn't see one : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.27
DEEP PURPLE - In Rock (1970)
Rip yer face off hard rock - magnificent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZn67GkV58I

TRIVIA
St.Johnstone is the only professional football team in the whole of Britain to have a J in the name. Italy however has several, Juventus being the most famous.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I am going to make a positive difference to the people around me.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

WEDNESDAY 12th MAY 2010 06:50(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (12.5.40)
On the Western Front... The French 7th Army advancing into Holland is engaged with the German advance near Tilburg and is thrown back. In their main armored thrust the Germans enter Sedan without a fight. The French forces in the area retire to the left bank of the Meuse River where they have substantial artillery support deployed to deny the crossing to the Germans. During the night, French artillery shells Sedan. Meanwhile, other German armored forces reach the Meuse farther north.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, new client, domestic thereafter

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Life is actually really simple, it's people that insist on making it complicated.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
As self-belief gets stronger, so do the opportunities.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Have you prepared for being caught unprepared?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Today's annual psychics conference has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.26
CHER - Heart Of Stone (1989)
Eighties AOR at its finest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEszTzdUMcY

TRIVIA
The planet Mars is within the right distance range of the sun to have liquid water, but is too small to have an atmosphere thick enough to prevent it all freezing/evaporating. There is overwhelming evidence that there was once water on the surface of Mars but it long since disappeared.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will not waste my energy on anything I can't change right now!

Monday 10 May 2010

TUESDAY 11th MAY 2010 07:05(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (11.5.40)
On the Western Front... The Germans advance rapidly through Holland. Belgian fort Eben Emael falls to German paratroops. Rundstedt's forces advance through the Ardennes closer to the Meuse.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Busy day at home! Some network follow-up, seminar planning, tax-return (boo!) and mow the lawn, which currently looks more like the African Savanna.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
This moment is an opportunity for something positive

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I believe in belief itself. The power of belief is unstoppable!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you getting less than you could from this moment because your mind's not in it?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I am going to be spontaneous from 4pm tomorrow : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.25
CHEAP TRICK - At Budokan (1979)
Experience the power of rock live! Definitely one of the best ever live albums.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQ9dm7zaQU

TRIVIA
Athlete's Foot, Thrush and beer are all caused by yeast.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will be on the lookout for things to be grateful for.

Sunday 9 May 2010

MONDAY 10th MAY 2010 08:25(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (10.5.40)
The Germans launch a major offensive in the West, attacking Holland and Belgium. Anglo-French forces cross the Belgian frontier to support the Belgian army.

In Britain...Churchill visits the King and officially takes office as prime minister.

In Norway... British forces are sent south from Harstad to Mo-i-Rana to join the small units trying to delay the German advance to relieve the Narvik force. Some of these units are now engaged at Mosjoen.

In Iceland... British troops land on the island. They are the advance elements of a force which is to set up a destroyer and scout-plane base to help in the convoy battles in the Atlantic. Equally, they will prevent the Germans using the island to aid their U-boat campaign.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
A day devoted to online stuff. At 6pm I am the speaker at the Monday meeting of WOMEN WITH VISION (a networking group for business women) at Hollins Hall Hotel * Country Club. Subject: FACING THE UNCERTAINTY OF BUSINESS

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Don’t be so busy striving that you never did any living.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
When I can trust my intuition in the midst of frustration, I will be enlightened indeed!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you are still standing, is it appropriate to think like you're not?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Rehab is for quitters! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.24
BELINDA CARLISLE - Runaway Horses
Irresistably melodic pop/rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SheKvJKtpdU

TRIVIA
The Cashew Plant, which gives us the Cashew Nut, is a member of the Poison Ivy family of plants.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Everything will turn up and turn out right on time to fulfil my long-term objectives.

Saturday 8 May 2010

SUNDAY 9th MAY 2010 07:05(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (9.5.40)
In Belgium... The Belgian army is placed on alert because of recent tension and signs of German troop movements. The Luftwaffe has been successful in keeping Allied reconnaissance flights away from the German preparations.

In France... Reynaud has been growing more and more unhappy with the leadership of Gamelin, the Supreme Commander. He has been unable to dismiss him because he is supported in Cabinet by Daladier, who remains influential although he is no longer prime minister. These quarrels now come to a head but no announcement is made pending the formation of a new government.

In Germany... Hitler issues final orders for the Western offensive.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and domestic

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The most powerful forces are subtle, persistent, inexorable.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Discipline is for ordinary days!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you going this way because it's right for you, or because someone said you ought to?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I've got amnesia, that's the third time this year : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.23
BELINDA CARLISLE - Heaven On Earth (1987)
Glorious whimsical melodic pop/rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngmakCXGe7M&feature=related

TRIVIA
At irregular but fairly frequent occasions throughout time, the Earth's north and south poles switch magnetic polarity, in a phenomenon called geomagnetic reversal. No one knows what causes it and it hasn't happened since before human civilisation arose. If we survive long enough, we may witness one!

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will permit my distractions to inhabit my awareness but not my attention.

SATURDAY 8th MAY 2010 08:35(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (8.5.40)
In London..Private discussions take place as to the successor of Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister. The choice quickly boils down to Lord Halifax or Winston Churchill.

In Moscow... Timoshenko replaces Voroshilov as commissar for defense. Training programs are soon introduced to correct some of the defects which have appeared during the Winter War.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging then all-domestic

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Make an assertion and the universe will test it.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Those who bring out the worst in you are best at a distance, until such time when you are strong enough to rise above them.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Can you afford the cost of the power of anger?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I'm gonna KILL the next goddam son of a bitch who calls me stressed! : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.22
CAMEL - STATIONARY TRAVELLER (1984)
Superlative prog rock concept album criminally obscure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STWRdLJkvbk

TRIVIA
If you lived in a society that was dairy free, when you met a Westerner, they would seem to smell of sour milk.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will be grateful for all my accomplishments and the lessons from my mistakes.

Thursday 6 May 2010

FRIDAY 7th MAY 2010 07:05(BST)

In Britain... There is a major debate in the House of Commons on the conduct of the war and especially of the Norwegian campaign. At the vote Chamberlain's government has a majority of 281-200 but when compared to former support this is not sufficient to allow the government to continue to claim to be representative. Neville Chamberlain resigns. In fact the errors of the Norwegian campaign have been at least as much Churchill's as any others. However, in a wider sense the responsibility is Chamberlain's for failing to to establish a coherent decision-making structure to see that plans were properly coordinated and that subordinates worked sensibly and efficiently.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Some blogging then all-domestic

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Being still is not doing nothing.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
How I feel depends on where I'm looking.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you making the best use of your thoughts?

TODAY'S ONELINER
The sitting MP has held Greater Bristol - that's not a result, that's hot gossip. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.22
BOSTON - BOSTON (1976)
One of the greatest melodic rock albums ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcsVPis1iNs

TRIVIA
Malta is the only country ever to receive a medal as a whole nation - the George Cross, awarded by the UK for gallantry in world war 2.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will keep my attention firmly focused on thought that is loving and constructive.

THURSDAY 6th MAY 2010 15:50(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (6.5.40)
In Norway... Norwegian forces launch attacks around Roeros-Stoeren.

In Britain... The Norwegian gold reserve £33,000,000 arrives in London.

In the Vatican... The Pope tells Princess Marie-Jose, the wife of the Italian Crown Prince, that Germany is about to attack the Low Countries. The Princess informs her brother, King Leopold of Belgium.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Have networked and shopped, and after tea will blog

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The quitters never won and the winners never quit.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I can never relax in making an effort to pay attention! Whenever I do I forget myself.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is what your're doing, saying and thinking bringing wellbeing or discord?

TODAY'S ONELINER
In Memorium: Jack the tightwad is dead. Car for sale. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.21
BODYROCKERS - BODYROCKERS (2005)
A catchy fusion of rock, dance, electro and pop.

TRIVIA
Babies under six months old can instinctively hold their breath and swim underwater. They lose this ability thereafter. There is no known reason why this ability evolved.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will condemn neither myself nor others for anything unhelpful said, thought or done. I will simply notice it and refocus my attention.

Tuesday 4 May 2010

WEDNESDAY 5th MAY 2010 07:20(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (5.5.40)
In Norway... The German forces continue to advance north from Trondheim. More Allied troops arrive in the north at Tromso and Harstad. This contingent is from the French Foreign Legion and the exiled Polish forces.

In London... A Norwegian government in exile is set up with British support.

In Ireland... Captain Hermann Goertz, a member of the Abwehr (a German military intelligence organization), lands by parachute near Dublin.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Some research for PRONET and fine-tuning my talk tomorrow.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The answer to misuse is not disuse but right use.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Awakening is gradual. At first there are brief flashes, then short periods, then long periods punctuated by distraction. Soon I shall be who I really am all the time.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Will you continue to weep at the closed door, or knock on the next?

TODAY'S ONELINER
I was sad because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet, so I said, "Got any shoes you're not using? : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.120
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT - Fires At Midnight (2001)
The Magnum Opus from this folk rock outfit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oijYewpzVyo

TRIVIA
To trigger a Venus fly trap, an insect must brush past the same trigger hair twice within a few seconds. This saves the plant wasting energy and increases the odds of a successful capture when it does shut.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will give my full attention to my intuition, trusting its guidance 100%

Monday 3 May 2010

TUESDAY 4th MAY 2010 07:35(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (4.5.40)
In Norway... British forces land at Mo, south of Narvik. Meanwhile, offshore near Narvik, the Polish destroyer Grom is attacked by German aircraft and sunk.

In Brussels... The Papal Nuncio warns King Leopold of Belgium that a German attack is imminent.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Attending a seminar on social online networking, some financial stuff to tie up, some research for PRONET and tonight attending a housewarming party of a grateful client.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Want it badly enough and you will find it...so want carefully.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Another speaks and it is my voice I hear.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
With so many conflicting voices within you, why not try giving yout attention to the kindest?

TODAY'S ONELINER
When I want your opinion, I'll tell you what it is : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.19
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT - Under a Violet Moon (1999)
Entrancing captivating folk rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIovoZtXeZE

TRIVIA
LET IT BE is the only Beatles album where Ringo Starr doesn't sing.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am exactly what I need to be where I should be, in order to move on.

Sunday 2 May 2010

MAY DAY MONDAY 3rd MAY 2010 07:10(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (3.5.40)
A detatchment of Free Polish soldiers lands in Norway as part of the Allied defence.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Finish seminar script, blogging, and monthly accounts.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
To leave something alone you first have to realise you're doing it.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
My true self exists in the space between my thoughts.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you building or firefighting?

TODAY'S ONELINER
A general election in the UK is to choose the evil of three lessers. : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.18
BLACKFOOT - Marauder
Top-notch Southern Rock from this native-American outfit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wUQoPD9HAw

TRIVIA
The relative consistency of Earth's climate is due to the gravitational pull of the moon preventing Earth's axis from "wobbling", keepng the Poles in the same place.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will be closer to being my true self and no longer just an idea.

SUNDAY 2nd MAY 2010 11:05(BST)

THIS DAY IN WW2 (2.5.40)
In Norway... The Germans reach Andalsnes. The Allies begin to leave Namsos. Before dawn 5400 British and French troops have been evacuated. Small British and French forces are landed at Mosjoen to try to help block the road north to Narvik.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Looks like family/domestic all day.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
When you have a firm intention, There are no true mistakes. Everything you do, even apparent mistakes, makes the intention more real.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
There comes a point where words can take you no further. They can entertain, resonate and bring pleasure, but no nearer truth. At this point, to go on, faith in the wordless Void must take over. You begin listening to source, from which words often emerge, but but the source is in itself beyond language.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you following your own inspiration or someone else's?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Doctors examining your private parts who say "just relax" might as well say "please turn into a giraffe". : D

GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.17
AC/DC - BACK IN BLACK
The first and best album with Brian Johnson on vocals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXaZmY52gHM

TRIVIA
The sun can only be experienced directly overhead in the tropics, and even then, only two days in every year from any particular fixed point.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am the only one who knows how to live my life, so I will listen to guidance then make my own plan