Discoveries:
This week I discovered
there’s nothing like a good read. My
home is filled with reading materials. I have everything from How-To books,
novellas, autobiographies, old newspapers, journals, newsletters magazines and
memoirs that are chock full of ideas, images and experiences. Sadly, reading is
no longer alluring for Americans. Somewhere in between Facebook shorthand and
text messaging the written word has lost its luster. At the same time, we exist
in a contemporary generation that has a breathtaking hunger for information. We
want everything now. One would think that this level of necessity would usher
in a whole crop of written word addicts but no, instead book sales are down and
so is interest. The only titles moving are smut lit and financial how-to’s.
What happened to us?
UTTERLY AWESOME LINKS-OF-THE-WEEK
High Points:
I let my wife dress me and
boy oh boy have the compliments been rolling in! A month ago I told her that I
wanted to reinvent my personal style and make a specific statement with my
dress. I have never been into fashion but I do believe that your attire has
become is an introduction to your personality. In the past I would wear the
proverbial starched white button-down and trousers. No color, no style, I was
all substance. There’s nothing wrong with being all business but the climate of
American business has changed. Brooks Brother’s suits, Land’s End sweaters and
Dockers have been replaced by colorful cardigans, flat front pants, bow-ties
and tailored three-piece suits made to fit only you. To make a long story
short, my wife went shopping and brought back a plethora of patterns, colors
and styles. I agreed to shut my pie hole, trust her judgment and wear every
outfit she assembled to work. The response was incredible. Women, men and even
my boss paid polite comments. They said things like, “You look amazing!” “Nice outfit John” or “Wow, do you have an
interview today?” Instead of taking the credit, which I really wanted to do, I gave credit to where it was truly due. I
slyly responded, “Thank you! My wife dresses me now. She’s clearly doing a good
job.”
TOP FIVE REASONS TO LET YOUR WIFE DRESS YOU
1.
She has great
personal style herself
2.
Your “good” clothes all come from Target &
Walmart
3.
She will dress you in
clothes that actually arouse her (hint, hint)
4.
People keep trying to
give you their olds clothes and shoes for free
5.
Compliments about
your personal style always come from your mama
Quote of the Day:
“Style is a simple way of
saying complicated things.”
― Jean Cocteau, 1936
Low Points
I think I’m paying too much
for my gym membership. Grant it, I belong to Lifetime Fitness, arguably the
most palatial of exercise facilities complete with six regulation basketball
courts, four yoga studios, more than five million dollars’ worth of equipment,
two Olympic sized swimming pools not to mention a steam room, sauna and locker
room that would rival any pro sports teams. However, I pay for it. No, I mean I
really, really pay. I am actually embarrassed to tell you. For a family of four
it is nearly $200. Yes, you read it correctly. Before you judge me, let me
explain (in my Kevin Hart voice) I’m getting something for my money. I have
started a new legacy in my family. A healthy lifestyle is a no longer an
aspiration but a norm for my family. It’s completely normal to see us posted up
at the gym for two, four even six hours enjoying the amenities. In fact, one
hot summer afternoon we spent the whole day making rotations between the basketball
court and the pool. Maybe it’s worth the money, right? I think it is.
DAILY INSANITY:
Four Words: Keep Playing With Me
This week I saw an altercation between a skunk and a crow. Sadly the skunk was on the business end of a beak but he had a secret weapon. The skunk waited until the perfect moment, just the right time when the crow drew close enough to be affected by what lay next. I kid you not, the skunk let out a powerful mist and it connected with his opponent (the crow) better than any Tyson uppercut ever could. The moment the spray hit the crow he immediately became disoriented. He flew right into a passing vehicle, hilarious.
Four Words: Keep Playing With Me
This week I saw an altercation between a skunk and a crow. Sadly the skunk was on the business end of a beak but he had a secret weapon. The skunk waited until the perfect moment, just the right time when the crow drew close enough to be affected by what lay next. I kid you not, the skunk let out a powerful mist and it connected with his opponent (the crow) better than any Tyson uppercut ever could. The moment the spray hit the crow he immediately became disoriented. He flew right into a passing vehicle, hilarious.
BUZZ WORD: AMPHIGORY
Definition: A nonsense verse or composition
John R Williams
Author/Radio Host/Filmmaker/Sales Executive/CEO
Question of the day:
Why is confidence contagious?
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