… that today is Wonder Girl of the Air Day? On this date in 1930, English aviator Amy Johnson completed the first solo airplane flight from England to Australia. She had started the trip 23 days earlier on May 5. Because of this feat and others, she was known as the Wonder Girl of the… Read More Did you know…

“I believe in strong women. I believe in the woman who is able to stand up for herself. I believe in the woman who doesn’t need to hide behind her husband’s back. I believe that if you have problems, as a woman you deal with them, you don’t play victim, you don’t make yourself look… Read More Today's Inspirational Quote:

I thought it worth sharing from a WhatsApp forward by a friend. This is so so good … I had never known these profound distinctions between Intelligence and Wisdom Worth reading on … 1. Intelligence leads to arguments. Wisdom leads to settlements. 2. Intelligence is the power of will. Wisdom is power OVER will. 3.… Read More Intelligence and Wisdom

Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” — Rachel Carson Helping Leader to Do Better, Still… Read More Today's Inspirational Quote:

Did you know… … that today is the Flaming Gorge Birthday? In 1869, explorer John Wesley Powell first named the Flaming Gorge area of Utah (based on a spectacular red rock cliff). Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a huge reservoir providing outstanding opportunity for boating, fishing, skiing, jet skiing, houseboating and other water sports. Explore nature… Read More Did you know

Today’s Inspirational Quote: “I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.” — Steve Maraboli Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

Did you know… … that today is the anniversary of Hands Across America? In 1986, over 7,000,000 people participated in Hands Across America by holding hands to bring attention to the plight of the hungry and the homeless in America. Hands Across America raised $34 million, and shortly thereafter, triggered the release of $800 million… Read More Did . you . know

Did you know… … that today is International Museum Day? Celebrate the role of the world’s museums in furthering human understanding. These recent years, International Museum Day has been experiencing its highest involution with almost 30,000 museums that organized activities in more than 100 countries! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Look ahead, because life is before… Read More Did you know….

We rarely listen to others – ask someone about their day Answer the phone in a cheerful voice – even if it is a sales person Smile at a stranger Who will be making dinner for your family today? Tag, you’re it! Tell a friend about ARK/World Kindness Day Say good morning/afternoon/evening to a stranger… Read More Random Acts of kindness

दुख में सुमरिन सब करे, सुख में करे न कोय । जो सुख में सुमरिन करे, दुख काहे को होय ॥ 1 ॥  तिनका कबहुँ न निंदिये, जो पाँयन तर होय । कबहुँ उड़ आँखिन परे, पीर घनेरी होय ॥ 2 ॥  माला फेरत जुग भया, फिरा न मन का फेर । कर का मन का डार दें,… Read More Kabir ke 100 Dohe

Did you know… … that today is Jamestown Landing Day? The first permanent English settlement was established in the Colony of Virginia on May 14, 1607, at Jamestown. It followed several earlier failed attempts, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Jamestown served as the capital of the colony for 83 years, from 1616 until 1699.… Read More Did you know

… that today, besides being Mother’s Day in many countries (Happy Mother’s Day!), is Limerick Day? This day celebrates the birthday of Edward Lear (1812), whose Book of Nonsense popularized limericks. Trivia buffs: Lear was the twentieth child of Jeremiah and Ann Lear! He was raised by his oldest sister, who was old enough to… Read More Did you know…

From leave to leaveThe me aloneTo the channelise.me.apologies to Basho No one energyAlong this alone but I,This energy leave. apologies to Basho In the leave positiveNo energy can How soon it must leave.apologies to Basho An channelise energy…A alone into the positive,positive! leave again.apologies to Basho leave positive,The me is alone of apologies to Buson positive from the… Read More Theme of Haiku's – Leave me alone and how to channelise energy positively

The Calm And Glorious LMA A Poem by jay Whose LMA is that? I think I know. Its owner is quite happy though. Full of joy like a vivid rainbow, I watch her laugh. I cry hello. She gives her LMA a shake, And laughs until her belly aches. The only other sound’s the break,… Read More

Oooh wait! There’s somebody behind you; hold the door open! Know someone going through something you’ve been through? Give them advice Be proactive – sign a petition for a good cause Smile at 3 people today Go out of your way to thank someone today! We rarely listen to others – ask someone about their… Read More Random acts of kindness

… that today is The Day the Solar Wind Disappeared? In 1999, the solar wind that normally blows constantly from the sun dropped by more than 98%, the most drastic and longest lasting decrease ever observed. This severe change in the solar wind also changed the shape of Earth’s magnetic field and produced an unusual… Read More Did you know…

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. ~ Zig Ziglar  Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

  “Man cannot become attached to higher aims and submit to a rule if he sees nothing above him to which he belongs. To free him from all social pressure is to abandon him to himself and demoralize him.” “We do not condemn it because it is a crime, but it is a crime because… Read More Seasoned Nuts Quotable

Did you know… that today is Delta Blues Day? In 1911, Robert Johnson, known as the King of the Delta Blues, was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. His landmark recordings display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced later generations of musicians. Eric Clapton has called Johnson “the most important blues… Read More Did . you know

This morning, I am reflecting… At what stage, what Age, we begin to know that we can leave behind a Legacy and align what we do to achieve our Purpose of Life to it? “Everyone must leave something behind when he dies . . . Something your hand touched some way so your soul has… Read More Early Morning Thoughts- Jay Parkhe

Visit a friend who’s sick Know someone who’s feeling under the weather? Pay them a visit! Help somebody with a chore they need done! Leave someone flowers anonymously Know someone who is not coping very well? Give them a call Make an effort to get to know someone you don’t usually talk to We rarely… Read More Random Acts of Kindness

Visit a friend who’s sick Know someone who’s feeling under the weather? Pay them a visit! Help somebody with a chore they need done! Leave someone flowers anonymously Know someone who is not coping very well? Give them a call Make an effort to get to know someone you don’t usually talk to We rarely… Read More Random Acts of Kindness

  “Everyone loves a conspiracy.” – Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code “The trouble with conspiracies is that they rot internally.” – Robert A. Heinlein, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

Did you know… … that today is National Nurses Day? On this day, let’s acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. Nurses are a universal gift to all. They are a technical expert, educator, counselor, and a resource for the family all rolled into one. Thank a nurse today! They deserve it. ~~~ Today’s… Read More Did you know…

Remember that family member you haven’t seen for a while? See how they are doing Remember to turn the lights off when you leave a room! Save water – turn the tap off when brushing your teeth! Help someone academically – lend them your study notes Compliment someone today! Be proactive – sign a petition… Read More Random acts of Kindness

Did you know… … that today is West Side Story Album Day? In 1962, the “West Side Story” soundtrack album went to #1 and stayed #1 for 54 weeks, more than 20 weeks longer than any other album in recording history at that time. ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “When someone is going through a storm,… Read More Did you know…

Bake for your neighbour Pay for someone’s bus ticket Smile at a stranger Go the day without complaining Gift someone something they complimented you for Fight climate change – go vegetarian for today! Put your phone down and have a conversation with a friend Know someone going through something you’ve been through? Give them advice… Read More Random Acts of Kindness

Flea MarketMeaning: A type of bazaar where inexpensive goods are sold or bartered. Keep Your Eyes PeeledMeaning: To be watchful; paying careful attention to something. You Can’t Judge a Book By Its CoverMeaning: Don’t judge someone or something only by the outward appearance. Heads UpMeaning: Used as an advanced warning. To become keenly aware. A Fool and His Money… Read More Random Phrases to ponder over

The Croak And Groan Toad A Poem by jay Whose Toad is that? I think I know.Its owner is quite angry though.She was cross like a dark potato.I watch her pace. I cry hello. She gives her Toad a shake,And screams I’ve made a bad mistake.The only other sound’s the break,Of distant waves and birds… Read More The Croak . and Groan Toad

Reflection Free verse by jay How happy is the Croak, sure symptom!Significant, serious, sure symptom.Does the sure symptom make you shiver?does it?How happy is the abstract, rational reasoning!Down, down, down into the darkness of the rational reasoning,Gently it goes – the nonrepresentational, the ideational, the sneak.The regular reflexion is not little!the regular reflexion is exceptionally… Read More Reflection . and Reflexion

Reflection II Free verse by jay I cannot help but stop and look at the marked, secondary symptom.Down, down, down into the darkness of the secondary symptom,Gently it goes – the well-marked, the scarred, the pronounced.How happy is the discursive, rational reasoning!Does the rational reasoning make you shiver?does it?When I think of the rational reflexion,… Read More REFLECTION . II

Reflection Free verse by jay One afternoon I said to myself,“Why isn’t the slightest symptom more unmarked?”Are you upset by how noticeable it is?Does it tear you apart to see the slightest symptom so obvious? I saw the the discursive intellection of my generation destroyed,How I mourned the rational reasoning.Never forget the rambling and logical… Read More Reflection – a . Free . Verse

Did you know… … that today is National Fitness Day? Today is a wonderful opportunity to inspire and try new ways of becoming fit and healthy. Dedicated to everyone, not just health enthusiasts, National Fitness Day is the day you should try a new class, a new routine, or just take a walk — even… Read More National . Fitness . Day

Did you know… … that today is Garden Meditation Day? Take some time for yourself today to relax and meditate out in nature. Working in the garden or resting quietly on a bench on a beautiful day are both forms of meditation. Both are restorative to the soul and a refreshing way to be out… Read More Garden Meditation Day

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: DEA Public Affairs   (202) 307-7977   Press Release   DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation  April’s Take Back Day sets all-time records for law enforcement partners and collection sites   WASHINGTON – With enthusiastic participation nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have… Read More Drug Take Back Day

https://youtu.be/DfGs2Y5WJ14 . Best of Charlie . Chaplin. Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

  “When he thought of his history, what resonated with him now was not all that he had suffered but the divine love that he believed had intervened to save him.” “His books were the closest thing he had to furniture and he lived in them the way other men live in easy chairs.” –… Read More Seasoned Nuts Quotable

… that today is World Password Day? Passwords are the gatekeepers to our digital identities, providing access to online shopping, dating, banking, social media, and more. Today, we celebrate promoting better password habits. Take a few minutes to change an old password to a long, strong one or learn more about two-factor authentication for your… Read More Did you know…

Did you know… … that today is National Mother Goose Day? Observed each year on May 1, this day honors Mother Goose, the imaginary author of a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes loved by all. In honor of Mother Goose Day, revisit those wonderful childhood stories! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “It is what… Read More Did you know..

  Akihito Jumpstarts A New Era In Japan: On Tuesday Japan’s Emperor Akihito, 85, abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne, something a Japanese monarch hadn’t done in over 200 years. The last emperor to abdicate was Kokaku in 1817. Akihito’s eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, will officially assume the symbolic role and sacred imperial regalia in a ceremony… Read More Via : PNUTS: In a Nutshell

  “Happiness [is] only real when shared.” “We like companionship, see, but we can’t stand to be around people for very long. So we go get ourselves lost, come back for a while, then get the hell out again.” – Jon Krakauer Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have… Read More Seasoned Nuts Quotable

Did you know… … that today is the birthday of the Stratosphere Tower? In 1996, the Stratosphere Tower opened in Las Vegas, Nevada. At 1,149 feet, it is the tallest free-standing observation tower in America. It also has the world’s highest wedding chapel, a spinning cafe, and plenty of casino action. Voted “Best Place to… Read More Did you know…