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1.
THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (31st December 1942)
On
the Russian Front... Luftwaffe aircraft transport 310 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in
Stalingrad pocket.
Soviet 5th Shock Army attacks German Army Detachment Hollidt and captures
Tormosin
German Army Group A withdraw from the Terek River
In the Arctic...
Kriegsmarine cruisers Lutzow and Admiral Hipper with escorting destroyers attack
convoy JW 51B. In a fierce exchange with defending Royal Navy escorts, minesweeper HMS Bramble and destroyer HMS Achates are sunk and three more destoyers are dmaged, but Kriegsmarine destroyer Eckoldt is also sunk and Admiral Hipper is damaged, and the German force has to disengage and withdraw without ever reaching the convoy.
In Albania...
By the end of 1942, Italian control of Albania is very weak and most of the country is controlled by partisans.
In the Mediterranean...
Italian vessel Maddalena sunk by RN submarine HMS Unrivalled
In Libya...
General Leclerc's Free French column advances from Chad across the Fezzan.
In French Somaliland...
General Legentilhomme formally takes possession of the colony for Free France.
In the United States...
New aircraft carrier USS Essex is commissioned.
In New Guinea...
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission.
In Tokyo...
Emperor Hirohito approves Imperial General Headquarters plans for withdrawal
from Guadalcanal.
In Burma...
Indian 14th Infantry Division reaches Shinkhali, Thitkado, and Alethangyaw in
the Arakan.
Today's Air Raids...
Northern France on military targets by RAF Fighter Command and US 8th Air Force Fighters.
Bay of Biscay minelaying by RAF Bomber Command
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Munda airfield on New Georgia Island by US Cactus Air Force
Lae, New Guinea on multiple targets by US 5th Air Force
Rabaul and Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Family accounts, ironing and festive booze run in the morning. Spending the afternoon intuitively before an evening with missus seeing in the New Year.
Twitter Followers = 1,606 (down 1)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 2
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF OBSERVATION
After some experimentation I am confident that thanks to my surprise discovery regarding nutrition, erections on demand have returned! I can now relax and just meet missus needs as required, without needing to take a tablet in advance. This doesn't mean I now have a teenager's libido, and I wouldn't want that anyway. I like the ability to be able to think about other things, and so long as I can perform on cue, my masculine ego is satisfied.
Two final days of festive fun are before me, although I have various duties to do in this morning, so it's really more like a day and a half. I shall enjoy them! For me, enjoyment means the creature comforts of home. I have absolutely urge to socialise at all, even on New Year's Eve, and haven't done for a long time. Missus absolutely worships me and is the only company I need, and fortunately she feels the same, so don't feel sorry for us, we will be enjoying ourselves!
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you honest with yourself about what you really enjoy?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Heavy blustery showers in the morning will clear by late afternoon. It will then be dry in the evening, but there will be scattered showers overnight.
Wind will be strong and south-westerly in the morning, veering westerly in the afternoon.
Max Temp = 9 degC
Min Temp = 3 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:56
Jetstream: Over Britain and westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
I bought a book on dog obedience seven years ago, but it turns out the dog is a slow reader : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Stewart Francis on leisure
8. TRIVIA
First man on the moon Neil Armstrong got his pilot's licence before he got his driver's licence.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"Be a witness, not a judge. Focus on yourself, not on others. Listen to your heart, not to the crowd." - Ma Zu
Monday, 31 December 2012
Sunday, 30 December 2012
SUNDAY 30th DECEMBER 2012 08:00 GMT
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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (30th December 1942)
On the Russian Front...
German XLVIII Panzer Korps attacking Soviet 3rd Guards Army
German 16th Motorized Division withdrawing from Elista on the Kalmyuk Steppe
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 224 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket
In Norway...
Kriegsmarine heavy cruisers Admiral Hipper and Lutzow depart Altafjord with escorting destroyers to attack convoy JW 51B.
In Vichy...
Vichy accepts an agreement giving Japan control of Indochina's finances and economy.
In Algiers...
Harold Macmillan named British minister in North Africa
In the Atlantic...
Polish vessel Paderewski sunk by U-214
British vessel Fidelity sunk by U-435
In the Pacific...
Japanese vessel Ryufuku Maru sunk by USN submarine Greenling.
Japanese vessel Hachian Maru sunk by USN submarine Thresher
In New Guinea...
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
Today's Air Raids...
L'Orient, France by US 8th Air Force
Gabes and Sfax, Tunisia by US 9th and 12th Air Force
Casablanca, Morocco by Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Condor aircraft
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Lae, Madang, and Wewak, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rabaul, New Britain by US 5th Air Force, sinking one freighter.
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
The milk run before morning quality missus time. Prolonged afternoon meditation then more missus time in the evening.
Twitter Followers = 1,607 (no change)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF OBSERVATION
A further three days of easy-going frolics are in prospect before the serious disciplined stuff resumes on Wednesday. I am currently enjoying a deeply-relaxed quiet frame of mind!
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you getting proper rest?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Heavy blustery showers all day, evening and overnight
Wind will be strong and south-westerly
Max Temp = 8 degC
Min Temp = 3 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:55
Jetstream: Over Britain and westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
The say you should test your fire alarm once a month. I try but it's costing me a fortune in houses! : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
John Richardson Live At The Apollo
8. TRIVIA
Ordinary glass turns brown when exposed to nuclear radiation.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us..." - Morihei Ueshiba
FOR MORE WISDOM CHECK OUT MY TUMBLR PAGE
1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (30th December 1942)
On the Russian Front...
German XLVIII Panzer Korps attacking Soviet 3rd Guards Army
German 16th Motorized Division withdrawing from Elista on the Kalmyuk Steppe
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 224 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket
In Norway...
Kriegsmarine heavy cruisers Admiral Hipper and Lutzow depart Altafjord with escorting destroyers to attack convoy JW 51B.
In Vichy...
Vichy accepts an agreement giving Japan control of Indochina's finances and economy.
In Algiers...
Harold Macmillan named British minister in North Africa
In the Atlantic...
Polish vessel Paderewski sunk by U-214
British vessel Fidelity sunk by U-435
In the Pacific...
Japanese vessel Ryufuku Maru sunk by USN submarine Greenling.
Japanese vessel Hachian Maru sunk by USN submarine Thresher
In New Guinea...
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
Today's Air Raids...
L'Orient, France by US 8th Air Force
Gabes and Sfax, Tunisia by US 9th and 12th Air Force
Casablanca, Morocco by Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Condor aircraft
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Lae, Madang, and Wewak, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rabaul, New Britain by US 5th Air Force, sinking one freighter.
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
The milk run before morning quality missus time. Prolonged afternoon meditation then more missus time in the evening.
Twitter Followers = 1,607 (no change)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF OBSERVATION
A further three days of easy-going frolics are in prospect before the serious disciplined stuff resumes on Wednesday. I am currently enjoying a deeply-relaxed quiet frame of mind!
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you getting proper rest?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Heavy blustery showers all day, evening and overnight
Wind will be strong and south-westerly
Max Temp = 8 degC
Min Temp = 3 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:55
Jetstream: Over Britain and westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
The say you should test your fire alarm once a month. I try but it's costing me a fortune in houses! : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
John Richardson Live At The Apollo
8. TRIVIA
Ordinary glass turns brown when exposed to nuclear radiation.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us..." - Morihei Ueshiba
Saturday, 29 December 2012
SATURDAY 29th DECEMBER 2012 09:48 GMT
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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (29th December 1942)
On the Russian Front... Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps attempts to break out of Tatsinskaya
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 124 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket
In the Mediterranean...
RN submarine P-311, carrying Chariots to attack Italian warships at Maddalena, sunk by Italian torpedo boat Partenope
Italian vessel Iseo sunk by Allied aircraft off Cape Bon
Italian vessel Torquato Gennari sunk by RN submarine HMS Safari
Italian vessel Marte sunk by RN submarine HMS Turbulent
In Libya...
British 8th Army reaches Panzer Army Afrika positions at Buerat
In the Atlantic...
Eight Allied freighters are sunk by U-Boats
In the Pacific...
The new Japanese airfield at Munda on New Georgia Island becomes operational.
Japanese vessel Fukken Maru sunk by mine off Hainan Island
In Singapore...
Mohan Singh, Indian commander of the anti-British Indian National Army, is arrested by the Japanese after his disagreements with the Japanese High Command.
In New Guinea...
Warren Force attacking Japanese positions around Giropa Point
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
Today's Air Raids
Northern France on military targets by RAF Fighter Command and US 8th Air Force Fighters
Sfax, Sousse, and Gabes, Tunisia by US 9th Air Force, US 12th Air Force and the RAF
New Georgia Island on Japanese shipping by US Cactus Air Force
Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
Lae, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rangoon, Burma by RAF aircraft
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
A brief missus time before shift 2 of the Weekend Job.
Twitter Followers = 1,607 (up 2)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It's PEANUTS!! I've no doubt. My libido and erectile function are enjoying a revival that only started when I indulged in one of my fave Christmas treats. The clincher was last night - for the first time in years I was up for it after bedtime. Missus of course is as delighted as me! It must be whole roasted peanuts rather than peanut butter, which I eat throughout the year. I will now carry on eating whole peanuts daily, substituting a meal for them. If libido keeps up by the end of January I will have incontestable proof.
Daughter departed on schedule, and much to the delight of Son, the Lounge has been "liberated". Her stay was in one sense a great success - I found that accepting how she is and working around it avoided friction. Daughter herself is unfortunately in a bad way. Her complexion was awful, her morale on the floor. More worrying is that she is utterly oblivious to how selfish she is. After being highly inconsiderate and insensitive to her brother, she was utterly bemused and clueless as to why he was so pissed off. Unfortunately she wouldn't have accepted it if she was told. I fear more suffering awaits her before she finally gets it.
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you understand what's going on with yourself?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Damp cloudy start.
It will become wet and windy during the morning and persist into the evening.
It will be dry in the evening but heavy rain will return overnight.
Wind will be strong and south-westerly
Max Temp = 10 degC
Min Temp = 4 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:54
Jetstream: Over Britain and south-westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Hear about the top Xmas toy? It's the Neurotic Clockwork Barbie. It's wound up already! : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Sadly underrated comic genius Simon Evans
8. TRIVIA
Nitrogen comprises 80% of the air and is normally a harmless inert gas. At high pressures however it can dissolve in the blood and become an anaesthetic. This makes atmospheric air completely unusable to deep sea divers as it causes "nitrogen narcosis" also known as "raptures of the deep". Unfortunately pure oxygen is highly toxic at high pressure. The solution is to breathe a mixture of 80% helium and 20% oxygen. Helium has no effect on the body other than to elevate the pitch of your voice, making you sound like Mickey Mouse.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
Meditation is the joy to be yourself. Meditation is the courage to be yourself. Meditation will make you unique and will make you rejoice in being different from the others. Meditation is the way to be yourself." - Tishan
FOR MORE WISDOM CHECK OUT MY TUMBLR PAGE
1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (29th December 1942)
On the Russian Front... Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps attempts to break out of Tatsinskaya
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 124 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket
In the Mediterranean...
RN submarine P-311, carrying Chariots to attack Italian warships at Maddalena, sunk by Italian torpedo boat Partenope
Italian vessel Iseo sunk by Allied aircraft off Cape Bon
Italian vessel Torquato Gennari sunk by RN submarine HMS Safari
Italian vessel Marte sunk by RN submarine HMS Turbulent
In Libya...
British 8th Army reaches Panzer Army Afrika positions at Buerat
In the Atlantic...
Eight Allied freighters are sunk by U-Boats
In the Pacific...
The new Japanese airfield at Munda on New Georgia Island becomes operational.
Japanese vessel Fukken Maru sunk by mine off Hainan Island
In Singapore...
Mohan Singh, Indian commander of the anti-British Indian National Army, is arrested by the Japanese after his disagreements with the Japanese High Command.
In New Guinea...
Warren Force attacking Japanese positions around Giropa Point
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
Today's Air Raids
Northern France on military targets by RAF Fighter Command and US 8th Air Force Fighters
Sfax, Sousse, and Gabes, Tunisia by US 9th Air Force, US 12th Air Force and the RAF
New Georgia Island on Japanese shipping by US Cactus Air Force
Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
Lae, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rangoon, Burma by RAF aircraft
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
A brief missus time before shift 2 of the Weekend Job.
Twitter Followers = 1,607 (up 2)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It's PEANUTS!! I've no doubt. My libido and erectile function are enjoying a revival that only started when I indulged in one of my fave Christmas treats. The clincher was last night - for the first time in years I was up for it after bedtime. Missus of course is as delighted as me! It must be whole roasted peanuts rather than peanut butter, which I eat throughout the year. I will now carry on eating whole peanuts daily, substituting a meal for them. If libido keeps up by the end of January I will have incontestable proof.
Daughter departed on schedule, and much to the delight of Son, the Lounge has been "liberated". Her stay was in one sense a great success - I found that accepting how she is and working around it avoided friction. Daughter herself is unfortunately in a bad way. Her complexion was awful, her morale on the floor. More worrying is that she is utterly oblivious to how selfish she is. After being highly inconsiderate and insensitive to her brother, she was utterly bemused and clueless as to why he was so pissed off. Unfortunately she wouldn't have accepted it if she was told. I fear more suffering awaits her before she finally gets it.
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you understand what's going on with yourself?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Damp cloudy start.
It will become wet and windy during the morning and persist into the evening.
It will be dry in the evening but heavy rain will return overnight.
Wind will be strong and south-westerly
Max Temp = 10 degC
Min Temp = 4 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:54
Jetstream: Over Britain and south-westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Hear about the top Xmas toy? It's the Neurotic Clockwork Barbie. It's wound up already! : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Sadly underrated comic genius Simon Evans
8. TRIVIA
Nitrogen comprises 80% of the air and is normally a harmless inert gas. At high pressures however it can dissolve in the blood and become an anaesthetic. This makes atmospheric air completely unusable to deep sea divers as it causes "nitrogen narcosis" also known as "raptures of the deep". Unfortunately pure oxygen is highly toxic at high pressure. The solution is to breathe a mixture of 80% helium and 20% oxygen. Helium has no effect on the body other than to elevate the pitch of your voice, making you sound like Mickey Mouse.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
Meditation is the joy to be yourself. Meditation is the courage to be yourself. Meditation will make you unique and will make you rejoice in being different from the others. Meditation is the way to be yourself." - Tishan
Thursday, 27 December 2012
FRIDAY 28th DECEMBER 2012 06:50 GMT
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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (28th December 1942)
On the Russian Front...
German XLVIII Panzer Korps attacking Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps at Tatsinskaya.
Soviet 2nd Guards Army captures Kotelnikovo
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 35 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket.
In Berlin...
Hitler issues Fuhrer Directive No. 47 regarding defence of the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean.
In the Mediterranean...
British vessel St Issey sunk by U-617
German vessel St Odette sunk by RN submarine HMS Ursula
In French Somaliland...
Free French forces enter Djibouti and the governor offers to join the Allies.
In the Atlantic...
Three Allied freighters are sunk by U-Boats
In Washington...
Roosevelt decides to withhold US atomic research information from the British.
In the Pacific...
Two Japanese freighters are sunk by US submarines and another by a mine.
In New Guinea...
Warren Force attacking Japanese positions around New Strip
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
From Chungking, China...
Chiang Kai-shek assures Roosevelt that the Chinese Army will be ready to conduct a major offensive in the spring.
Today's Air Raids...
Sousse, Tunisia by RAF and USAAF bombers
Lae, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rabaul and Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
Magwe, Burma by US China Air Task Force and RAF aircraft.
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
The milk run, ironing, shift 1 of the Weekend Job. Missus time in the evening.
Twitter Followers = 1,605 (up 1)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
So the first "slob-out" of the season comes to an end, and I have enjoyed it tremendously. It has done wonders for my libido, successfully initiating sex and ringing bells without any chemical assistance. It would seem that sat on my arse all day and filling my face with chocolate and peanuts has the same effect as Tadalafil. Unfortunately that is not a sustainable lifestyle! Nevertheless, it has shown me that I still "work" under the right conditions.
Daughter's 5-day visit has been mainly trauma-free, although some intervention was required to defuse Son's resentment at one point. The key has been acceptance and adaption. I have fully accepted her self-absorbtion and complete disinterest in contributing, helping or compromising, so there was no disappointment or frustration this time - I simply gave over the Lounge to her, fed and watered her as needed and then simply kept out of the way and did my own thing upstairs.
The only time my hackles did raise slightly was her refusal to let her mother have any say in what was on the telly, as I do resent her mother being dealt with selfishly, not that it was a surprise. However, I did not interfere and just offered internet TV upstairs when missus wanted it.
With daughter departing today, I look forward to "reclaiming" the Lounge in the evening.
4. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Have you come to terms with "how it is" and planned your best response?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Cloudy with frequent outbreaks of rain all day, evening and overnight.
Wind will be moderate and southerly at first, veering south-westerly and strengthening in the afternoon.
Max Temp = 10 degC
Min Temp = 4 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:53
Jetatream: Over Britain and North-Westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Isn't it ironic how the colors Red, White and Blue represent freedom - Until they're flashing behind you.
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Marcus Brigstocke on Scotland and trains
8. TRIVIA
Across the world, more cargo is now transported by train than ever before
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
“Fear grows out of the things we think; it lives in our minds. Compassion grows out of the things we are, and lives in our hearts.” – Barbara Garrison
FOR MORE WISDOM CHECK OUT MY TUMBLR PAGE
1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (28th December 1942)
On the Russian Front...
German XLVIII Panzer Korps attacking Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps at Tatsinskaya.
Soviet 2nd Guards Army captures Kotelnikovo
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 35 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket.
In Berlin...
Hitler issues Fuhrer Directive No. 47 regarding defence of the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean.
In the Mediterranean...
British vessel St Issey sunk by U-617
German vessel St Odette sunk by RN submarine HMS Ursula
In French Somaliland...
Free French forces enter Djibouti and the governor offers to join the Allies.
In the Atlantic...
Three Allied freighters are sunk by U-Boats
In Washington...
Roosevelt decides to withhold US atomic research information from the British.
In the Pacific...
Two Japanese freighters are sunk by US submarines and another by a mine.
In New Guinea...
Warren Force attacking Japanese positions around New Strip
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
From Chungking, China...
Chiang Kai-shek assures Roosevelt that the Chinese Army will be ready to conduct a major offensive in the spring.
Today's Air Raids...
Sousse, Tunisia by RAF and USAAF bombers
Lae, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rabaul and Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
Magwe, Burma by US China Air Task Force and RAF aircraft.
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
The milk run, ironing, shift 1 of the Weekend Job. Missus time in the evening.
Twitter Followers = 1,605 (up 1)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
So the first "slob-out" of the season comes to an end, and I have enjoyed it tremendously. It has done wonders for my libido, successfully initiating sex and ringing bells without any chemical assistance. It would seem that sat on my arse all day and filling my face with chocolate and peanuts has the same effect as Tadalafil. Unfortunately that is not a sustainable lifestyle! Nevertheless, it has shown me that I still "work" under the right conditions.
Daughter's 5-day visit has been mainly trauma-free, although some intervention was required to defuse Son's resentment at one point. The key has been acceptance and adaption. I have fully accepted her self-absorbtion and complete disinterest in contributing, helping or compromising, so there was no disappointment or frustration this time - I simply gave over the Lounge to her, fed and watered her as needed and then simply kept out of the way and did my own thing upstairs.
The only time my hackles did raise slightly was her refusal to let her mother have any say in what was on the telly, as I do resent her mother being dealt with selfishly, not that it was a surprise. However, I did not interfere and just offered internet TV upstairs when missus wanted it.
With daughter departing today, I look forward to "reclaiming" the Lounge in the evening.
4. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Have you come to terms with "how it is" and planned your best response?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Cloudy with frequent outbreaks of rain all day, evening and overnight.
Wind will be moderate and southerly at first, veering south-westerly and strengthening in the afternoon.
Max Temp = 10 degC
Min Temp = 4 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:53
Jetatream: Over Britain and North-Westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Isn't it ironic how the colors Red, White and Blue represent freedom - Until they're flashing behind you.
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Marcus Brigstocke on Scotland and trains
8. TRIVIA
Across the world, more cargo is now transported by train than ever before
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
“Fear grows out of the things we think; it lives in our minds. Compassion grows out of the things we are, and lives in our hearts.” – Barbara Garrison
THURSDAY 27th DECEMBER 2012 10:00 GMT
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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (27th December 1942)
On the Russian Front...
German XLVIII Panzer Korps recaptures Tatsinskaya airfield.
Soviet 2nd Guards Army attacks into Kotelnikovo against German Group Hoth.
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 127 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket
In Berlin...
Russian general Andrey Vlasov signs the anti-Soviet "Smolensk Declaration" on behalf of the "Russian Committee"
In the North Sea...
British vessel SS Gertrude May is sunk by a mine.
In the Mediterranean...
Italian vessel Eleonora Rosa is sunk by RN submarine HMS Safari
In Tunisia...
Axis forces attack around Medjez el Bab
In the Atlantic...
U-356 sinks three Allied freighters before being itself sunk by Canadian warships.
Dutch vessel Soekaboemi sunk by U-441
British vessel Oakbank sunk by U-507British vessel Empire March sunk by German raider Michel, which is then ordered to sail to Japan.
In the Pacific...
US 132nd Infantry Regiment makes unsuccessful attacks around Mount Austen on Guadalcanal
In New Guinea...
Warren Force attacking Japanese positions around New Strip
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
In Burma...
Indian 123rd Infantry Brigade makes unsuccessful attacks against Rathedaung in the Arakan.
Today's Air Raids...
Rabaul, New Britain by US 5th Air Force, sinking 2 freighters.
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
A mixture of me time and missus time.
Twitter Followers = 1,604 (down 1)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 1
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Today marks the final day of a truly magnificent slob spent mainly on the Consulting Room couch lost in cyberworld, giving just enough time to missus, who has mainly been with Daughter, to keep her happy.
I was pleased to see how positively Son responded to our long talk, and enjoyed a similar day to mine in his room. Off out rehearsing with his second band today, his morale will no doubt lift higher.
Daughter is sadly in a bad way - and looks it, though it must be said entirely self-inflicted - as a result of poor choices, self-absorbtion and a determination to blame circumstances, other people, ANYTHING other than herself for her unhappiness in relationships. As parents we are providing her with a warm quiet undemanding space and simply been there, which may help her heal and see things in perspective. Much less open to suggestion and ideas than Son, we can only hope she figures out for herself the things she needs to do to experience happiness.
For myself, especially with my training as a therapist, I have learned the discipline of detachment regarding the suffering of others. I am fully aware of it but do not take ownership of it, nor do I feel any guilt for enjoying happiness, pleasure and fulfilment while others are not. I have had my share of those things, and I can help others best from a position of strength.
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you willing to take responsibility for your own life and discard responsibility for what others do?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Cloudy and mainly dry, but there may be isolated showers in the afternoon.
Wind will be light and north-easterly, veering south easterly in the evening.
Max Temp = 4 degC
Min Temp = 3 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:52
Jetstream: Over southern Britain and westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Women forgive and forget but always make sure you don’t forget that they forgave you and forgot about it!. : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY
Peter Kay plugs his book on the Jonathan Ross Show
8. TRIVIA
In the Ancient Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily, Archimedes invented a device that could predict the movement of the five visible planets on one side, and the dates of lunar exclipses on the other. It used a sophisticated system of gears driven by a turning handle that moved pointers either side of the mechanism. The existence of the device was unknown until the 21st century when the remains of it was recovered from an ancient shipwreck in the Mediterranean.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"It’s not enough to know your truth, you must live it." - Stephen C. Paul
FOR MORE WISDOM CHECK OUT MY TUMBLR PAGE
1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (27th December 1942)
On the Russian Front...
German XLVIII Panzer Korps recaptures Tatsinskaya airfield.
Soviet 2nd Guards Army attacks into Kotelnikovo against German Group Hoth.
Luftwaffe aircraft transport 127 tons of supplies to German 6th Army in Stalingrad pocket
In Berlin...
Russian general Andrey Vlasov signs the anti-Soviet "Smolensk Declaration" on behalf of the "Russian Committee"
In the North Sea...
British vessel SS Gertrude May is sunk by a mine.
In the Mediterranean...
Italian vessel Eleonora Rosa is sunk by RN submarine HMS Safari
In Tunisia...
Axis forces attack around Medjez el Bab
In the Atlantic...
U-356 sinks three Allied freighters before being itself sunk by Canadian warships.
Dutch vessel Soekaboemi sunk by U-441
British vessel Oakbank sunk by U-507British vessel Empire March sunk by German raider Michel, which is then ordered to sail to Japan.
In the Pacific...
US 132nd Infantry Regiment makes unsuccessful attacks around Mount Austen on Guadalcanal
In New Guinea...
Warren Force attacking Japanese positions around New Strip
Urbana Force attacking Japanese positions around Buna mission
In Burma...
Indian 123rd Infantry Brigade makes unsuccessful attacks against Rathedaung in the Arakan.
Today's Air Raids...
Rabaul, New Britain by US 5th Air Force, sinking 2 freighters.
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
A mixture of me time and missus time.
Twitter Followers = 1,604 (down 1)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 1
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Today marks the final day of a truly magnificent slob spent mainly on the Consulting Room couch lost in cyberworld, giving just enough time to missus, who has mainly been with Daughter, to keep her happy.
I was pleased to see how positively Son responded to our long talk, and enjoyed a similar day to mine in his room. Off out rehearsing with his second band today, his morale will no doubt lift higher.
Daughter is sadly in a bad way - and looks it, though it must be said entirely self-inflicted - as a result of poor choices, self-absorbtion and a determination to blame circumstances, other people, ANYTHING other than herself for her unhappiness in relationships. As parents we are providing her with a warm quiet undemanding space and simply been there, which may help her heal and see things in perspective. Much less open to suggestion and ideas than Son, we can only hope she figures out for herself the things she needs to do to experience happiness.
For myself, especially with my training as a therapist, I have learned the discipline of detachment regarding the suffering of others. I am fully aware of it but do not take ownership of it, nor do I feel any guilt for enjoying happiness, pleasure and fulfilment while others are not. I have had my share of those things, and I can help others best from a position of strength.
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you willing to take responsibility for your own life and discard responsibility for what others do?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Cloudy and mainly dry, but there may be isolated showers in the afternoon.
Wind will be light and north-easterly, veering south easterly in the evening.
Max Temp = 4 degC
Min Temp = 3 degC
Sunrise at 08:25
Sunset at 15:52
Jetstream: Over southern Britain and westerly
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Women forgive and forget but always make sure you don’t forget that they forgave you and forgot about it!. : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY
Peter Kay plugs his book on the Jonathan Ross Show
8. TRIVIA
In the Ancient Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily, Archimedes invented a device that could predict the movement of the five visible planets on one side, and the dates of lunar exclipses on the other. It used a sophisticated system of gears driven by a turning handle that moved pointers either side of the mechanism. The existence of the device was unknown until the 21st century when the remains of it was recovered from an ancient shipwreck in the Mediterranean.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"It’s not enough to know your truth, you must live it." - Stephen C. Paul
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