Sunday 31 March 2013

EASTER MONDAY, 1st APRIL 2013 07:32 BST

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (1st April 1943)
In Germany...
General Garibaldi of Italian 8th Army meets with Hitler.

In the North Sea...
Kriegsmarine patrol trawler V-1241 sunk by RN MTBs
In the Mediterranean...
Four Axis freighters are sunk by a combination of Allied aircraft, submarines and MTB's.

In the Pacific...
A Japanese convoy off New Ireland is attacked by US aircraft. 1 vessel, Kokoko Maru, is sunk.

In Burma...
In the Arakan, a Japanese attack drives Indian troops out of Thitkado, further threatening 6th Infantry Brigade and 47th Infantry Brigade. Indian 4th Infantry Brigade makes unsuccessful attack southward in an effort to relieve them.

Today's Air Raids...
Northern France RAF fighter patrols
Trier, Germany by RAF Bomber Command
La Fauconnerie Ed Djem and Sfax, Tunisia by USAAF
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Operation I-Go, a Japanese air offensive is launched - 56 Japanese aircraft engage Allied fighters over the Russell Islands.
New Guinea on military targets by US 5th Air Force
Cape Gloucester and Gasmata, New Britain by USAAF
East Indies on military targets by US 5th Air Force
Lishui and Chienou airfield, China by Japanese aircraft
Fighters of Japanese 1st Air Brigade attack Hengyang and engage US 14th Air Force fighters over Lingling, claiming four downed for loss of four
Heho, Burma by RAF Bombers
Maymyo and Ywataung, Burma by USAAF
Feni, India by Japanese aircraft

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
A "chill-out" day at home with the family, a combination of blogging, me time, meditation and missus time.

 Twitter Followers = 1,648 (no change)
     Nonfollowed eliminated = 1
     Unfollowers eliminated = 0


3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A highly successful family-bonding day on Sunday that everyone enjoyed. Due to Son not returning from a sleepover until noon, a bonus marital time was enjoyed in the morning. With my male powers much stronger mid-morning than the evening, a "warm-up" was not required and everybody's bell got rung!

It was a day I needed, making an appreciated difference to the "fans". With Missus and Son at home, a full week of healing, family-bonding and inner reflection is the agenda.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU?
Are you making the most of opportunities for a "time-out"?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
A cloudy start, but skies will be clear thereafter.
A moderate but very cold easterly wind will blow all day.
Max Temp = 3 degC
Min Temp = -1 degC
Sunrise at: 06:41
Sunset at:19:42

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
New from Mattel - Divorce Barbie - she comes complete with half of Ken's stuff! : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
The Two Ronnies - The Mispronunciation Sketch

8. TRIVIA
Pigs are unusually susceptible to influenza viruses from other species, particularly birds and humans. Because the influenza virus easily mutates, this means that pigs can be sources of new and deadly strains of flu originating in other animals and passed on to humans who have no immunity to it.

The worst flu epidemic on record is the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918-1920. Unlike most flu strains, which most badly affect infants, the old and the frail, it was most devastating in healthy young adults. It wiped out approximately 4% of the world's population, killing many times more people than had died in the First World War (1914-1918)

The virulence of the epidemic was because of the war still in progress when it began. Normally people with virulent strains stay at home, quaratining the virus, but in war, many are soldiers in crowded field hospitals who are frequently transported, spreading the virus as they go.

Most pathogens ultimately evolve into forms that give milder symptoms, because mildly affected people keep moving and circulating. The Spanish Flu virus followed this pattern, and by the end of 1920 the virulent strains had died out.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." - Helen Keller


 





EASTER SUNDAY 31st MARCH 2013 08:40 BST

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (31st March 1943)
In the Black Sea...
Soviet vessel Sovetskaja Neft sunk by U-24

In Germany...
King Boris III of Bulgaria meets with Hitler

In Tunisia...
Axis forces withdraw from Cap Serrat and 5th Corps of British 1st Army recaptures El Aouana.
US II Corps continues attacking eastward.

In China...
North Yangtze Operation: Japanese 11th Army completes clearing the area around Mienyang, Fengkow, and Fuchang.

Today's Air Raids...
Rotterdam, Netherlands by US 8th Air Force
Northern France Allied fighter patrols
Tunisia military targets by USAAF
Sardinia military tarhets by USAAF
Russell Islands by Japanese aircraft
Santa Isabel Island by US 13th Air Force
New Guinea military targets by US 5th Air Force
Kweilin and Lishui, China by Japanese aircraft
Burma RAF fighters intercept and dogfight a Japanese fighter patrol over the Buthidaung area

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, the milk run and missus time. Preparing an Easter roast, then clearing kitchen after lunch. A long meditation, the family accounts, some me time then missus time thereafter.

 Twitter Followers = 1,648 (down 3)
    Nonfollowed eliminated = 2
    Unfollowers eliminated = 1

    @Inspire_Us

3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The last altercation with Daughter had affected me more strongly than I realized, and although the Weekend Job went smoothly enough, I was unable to be grounded all day.

It was only in the late evening, cuddled up with missus in front of the footie and after a stiff dose of chocolate that inner calm descended. I was suitably reminded that often the best treatment is simply downtime in the right environment. You cannot think your way out of a negative mood, only calm can re-set the mind.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you ever get a real break, or just distractions?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
A very cold and frosty start.
A dry and cold day, with sunshine throughout the morning.
Rather more cloud developing in the afternoon and early evening
Dry and cold with patchy cloud overnight.
Wind will be consistently moderate and easterly
Max Temp = 2 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at 06:43
Sunset at 19:40

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
There are so many different dog breeds because every dog has his DNA : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Morcambe And Wise - Singing In The Rain

8. TRIVIA
Introduced by the British, cricket is India’s most popular sport. However, hockey is considered the national sport.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world." - Helen Keller







Friday 29 March 2013

EASTER SATURDAY 30th MARCH 2013 06:00 GMT

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (30th March 1943)
In the Baltic...
Soviet submarine Sh-323 is sunk by mine
U-416 is sunk by a mine

In the North Sea...
German blockade runner Regensburg, returning from Far East, scuttles when intercepted by RN cruiser HMS Glasgow.

In the Mediterranean...
U-596 sinks Norwegian vessel Hallanger and British vessel Fort a la Corhe.
RN submarine HMS Sahib sinks three Italian freighters

In Tunisia...
The British 8th Army reaches the new Axis defences at Wadi Akarit
US II Corps attacks toward Gabes
5th Corps of British 1st Army recaptures Sedjenane.

In the Atlantic...
British vessel Celtic Star sunk by Italian submarine Finzi
British vessel Empire Bowman sunk by U-404


In the Pacific...
Japanese vessel Kurohime Maru is sunk by USN submarine Tuna

In Burma...
In the Arakan, withdrawal of Indian 47th Infantry Brigade and 6th Infantry Brigade is countermanded.

Today's Air Raids...
Northern France Allied fighter patrols
Tunisia military targets by USAAF
Bougainville Island and Kolombangara Island by US 13th Air Force
Finschhafen, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
Lishui, China by Japanese aircraft
Maungdaw, Burma Strikes, interceptions, and dogfights between RAF and Japanese aircraft.
Maymyo and Lashio, Burma by US 10th Air Force

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging first thing. A short missus time then me time in the later morning.
Weekend Job thereafter until late evening
Footie on TV with missus before bed.

 Twitter Followers = 1,651 (up 4)
  Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
  Unfollowers eliminated = 0


3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A happy settled family day at home where I never left it's four walls. For a weekend worker like me it was a real treat to have a Friday off and I did everything I wanted to do.

Of course because of the way darkness and light are intertwined, there's always just a little darkness to keep your feet on the ground, and I'm still smarting a little from my last encounter with Daughter. However, it was an important encounter in that I said what I needed to and any illusions I had about Daughter's mindset were suitably eradicated. It is time to completely accept how it is and move on.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is it time to make a fresh start?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Dry and cold with frequent sunny periods.
Clear and cold overnight.
Wind will be moderate and north-easterly, easing overnight.
Max Temp = 3 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at 05:46
Sunset at 18:38

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Ladies, do you get that "run-down" feeling after being hit by a truck?  : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Vicka Margulis puts vodka on her cereal

8. TRIVIA
Approximately 10% of the world’s bird species live in Thailand, a greater proportion than in all of Europe or North America.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back." - Babe Ruth
 




GOOD FRIDAY 29th MARCH 2013 08:49 GMT

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (29th March 1943)
In the Arctic...
German vessel Ajax sunk by Soviet submarine S-101

In the Mediterranean...
Italian vessel Egle sunk by Free Dutch submarine Dolfijn
Kriegsmarine vessels UJ-2201 and UJ-2204 sunk by RN submarine HMS Unrivalled
Greek vessel Angela Mitylene sunk by RN submarine HMS Parthian

In Tunisia...
The British 8th Army pursues Axis forces withdrawing from Mareth Line
New Zealand 2nd Infantry Division enters Gabes
US II Corps attacking toward Gabes

In the Atlantic...
Five Allied vessels are lost to U-Boats.
However, U-77 is sunk by RAF aircraft

In the Pacific...
USN submarine Gato evacuates military and civilian personnel from Teop Island
Japanese vessel Toho Maru sunk by USN submarine Gudgeon in Makassar Strait
Japanese vessel Yamabato Maru sunk by USN submarine Wahoo off Kyushu

In Burma...
In the Arakan, Indian 47th Infantry Brigade and 6th Infantry Brigade ordered to withdraw northward from Donbaik area around Japanese Tanahashi Column.

Today's Air Raids...
Berlin and Bochum, Germany by RAF Bomber Command
Rotterdam, Netherlands by RAF Bomber Command
Northern France Allied Fighter patrols
Sfax, Tunisia by USAAF
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Bougainville Island by US 13th Air Force
Chefang, China by US 14th Air Force
Burma military targets by US 10th Air Force

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
A welcome day off the Weekend Job and an easy-going day for the nuclear family. Blogging first thing, then ironing and cooking a roast dinner. Meditation in the afternoon and a combination of missus time and me time thereafter.

 Twitter Followers = 1,647 (up 4)
  Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
  Unfollowers eliminated = 1

     @PodiumProApp

3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Despite a late bedtime at 2330 last night I still woke naturally six hours later. If I get in 1-2 hours of meditation, I seem to need only six hours generally. This suits me as blogging takes 2-3 hours of my day, which is essential for business purposes, keeping my online profile high.

Thursday night's "weekly service" went well, with missus' bell suitably rung. I have come to terms with what's needed and spend an hour "warming up" by various means before missus arrives. When she does I then have something to impress her with.

In subsequent pillow talk, missus aked me what the best time of my life was. Without hesitation, I answered RIGHT NOW!! This is without question my Golden Age, where I have everything I require at home, abundant cosy creature-comforts, no heartaches, and loving fulfilling relationships.

The things of youth I can happily cope without and I am still healthy and mobile enough to enjoy life, making a difference to every moment. I live every day with the attitude of Gratitude.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your life going somewhere?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Dry throughout, with bright sunshine in the morning.
Clouding over in the afternoon, but there will be clear spells overnight
A moderate but cold north-westerly wind continues, easing overnight.
Max Temp = 2 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at 05:48
Sunset at 18:36

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
I was in Tesco's and I saw this man and woman wrapped in a barcode - I said, ''Are you two an item?'' : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Jarret Berenstein talks about Riker's Island, midgets and being asked for money

8. TRIVIA
Slang for “prostitute” in Victorian times was “blowsy” and slang for “ejaculation” was “blow,” leading to the current phrase “blow job.” In ancient Greece, a blow job was called “playing the flute.”

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
 




Thursday 28 March 2013

THURSDAY 28th MARCH 2013 07:33 GMT

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (28th March 1943)
In the North Sea...
A Kriegsmarine S-Boat attack on a British convoy is beaten off, with 1 S-Boat damaged beyond repair.

In the Mediterranean...
U-77 is sunk by RAF aircraft
Egyptian vessel Roushdy sunk by U-81
French vessel Lillois sunk by RN submarine HMS Torbay
Greek vessel Archangelos sunk by RN submarine HMS Parthian


In Tunisia...
Axis forces withdrawing from Mareth Line regroup on a new line along Wadi Akarit.
US II Corps attack toward Gabes.
British 5th Corps attack around Medjez el Bab

In the Atlantic...
Three Allied freighters are lost to Axis submarines

In Washington DC...
At conclusion of Pacific Military Conference, General Marshall and Joint Chiefs of Staff issue strategic directive for operations in the Pacific.

In the Pacific...
Japanese vessel Suwa Maru heavily damaged by USN submarine Tunny and beached off Wake Island

In Burma...
In the Arakan, the Indian 47th Infantry Brigade unsuccessfully the Japanese Tanahashi Column around Atet Nanra.

Today's Air Raids...
Northern France Allied fighter patrols
Rouen, France by US 8th Air Force
St. Nazaire, France by RAF Bomber Command
Sfax and Sousse, Tunisia by USAAF
New Guinea military targets by US 5th Air Force
Oro Bay, New Guinea by Japanese aircraft

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging first thing. Shopping then me time and meditation before missus time in the evening.

 Twitter Followers = 1,643 (no change)
   Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
   Unfollowers eliminated = 0


3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
While Daughter is as unapproachable as ever, my relationship with Son grows deeper and stronger every day. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him sing at his College formal assessment and going for a couple of pints with him afterwards. Concerning nuclear family, it's a case of two out of three aint bad. I have done everything I can to make things right, and so with peace of mind I can settle for how it is.

My learning has taught me that darkness and light are closely interwoven and mutually dependent, simply the same thing differing only in polarity and degree. Which form fluorishes in your life is dependent on that which you focus. There will always be darkness in life to focus on, cultivate and strengthen if you choose to do that. The same is equally true of light.

My personal morality is no longer built on either - they are both simply energy sources to me. However, since my chosen purpose is to make a positive difference, inevitably there is more light than darkness, but I have no problem whatsoever in wielding dark energy in self-defence.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
For what are you prepared to fight?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Snow flurries throughout the morning.
Skies will be clearer from the afternoon with occasional sunny/clear spells.
Wind will be a moderate but cold and north-easterly, easing overnight.
Max Temp = 2 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at 05:51
Sunset at 08:35

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
On the 90th day of Christmas, my true love said to me: "You take Christmas too seriously" : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Keith Nelson talks about turning 50

8. TRIVIA
Dogs with big, square heads and large ears (like the Saint Bernard) have the best hearing.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants." - J. Brotherton
 




Wednesday 27 March 2013

WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH 2013 08:14 GMT

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (27th March 1943)
In the Mediterranean...
British vessel City of Guildford sunk by U-593
Italian vessel Sidamo sunk by RN submarine Sahib
British vessel Empire Rowan is heavily damaged by a Luftwaffe attack and beached.

In Tunisia...
British 1st Armoured Division is halted by Axis defences at El Hamma
US II Corps attack Fondouk Gap.
Free French camel corps captures Sabria and Rhidma.

In the Atlantic...
U-169 sunk by RAF aircraft

In Brazil...
A USN air station and eight naval bases are established.

In the Pacific...
Battle of the Komandorski Islands: USN Task Group 16.6 intercepts IJN force escorting transports to Kiska Island. In the subsequent exchange of gunfire, each force suffers severe damage to a heavy cruiser and lighter damage to other ships. In a tactical error, Admiral Hosogaya does not realize he outguns the American ships or that he has already severely damaged the Task Group. Fearing an air attack, he withdraws his own force. Though the battle is inconclusive, it is an American tactical victory as the Japanese no longer attempt to supply Kiska by surface ship, which now has to rely on meagre supplies from sunmarines.

In Burma...
In the Arakan, Japanese Tanahashi Column attacks around Atet Nanra cuts off Indian 47th Infantry Brigade.
A Japanese Burma Area Army HQ is created along with the 15th Army and independent 55th Infantry Division.

Today's Air Raids...
Berlin by RAF Bomber Command
North Sea minelaying by RAF Bomber Command
Kolombangara Island by US 13th Air Force
Lae, Salamaua, and Bogia, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Molucca Islands by US 5th Air Force
Cox's Bazaar, India by Japanese aircraft (9 bombers shot down)

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, the milk run, ironing, some me time, Son time, meditation, off to Son's gig. Missus time in the later evening.

 Twitter Followers = 1,643 (up 1)
    Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
    Unfollowers eliminated = 0


3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I am enjoying a quiet uneventful period simply fulfilling my purpose. Whilst life with Son and Missus is blissful, my difficult relationship with Daughter is a fly in the ointment. However, a chance titbit of information coming to me indirectly has given me some new insight and fresh incentive to persevere, and at least keep channels open.

Whilst things are settled I will use the opportunity to focus on my purpose and intentions and elevate my consciousness.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What can you do in this moment to take your life forwards?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Snow, showers, some heavy in the morning, petering out by mid-afternoon.
Dry, cold and cloudy thereafter.
A cold moderate north-easterly will ease a little overnight.
Max Temp = 1 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at  05:53
Sunset at 18:33

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
A new Dance Club has opened for the elderly - the Slipped Disco : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Donnell Rawlings - his homosexual brother and overflowing beer.

8. TRIVIA
Thailand is the only country in South-East Asia that was never colonized by a European nation.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Robery Byrne
 



Tuesday 26 March 2013

TUESDAY 26th MARCH 2013 07:34 GMT

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (26th March 1943)
In Tunisia...
Operation Pugilist: With heavy artillery and air support, British 1st Armored Division advances out from the Tebaga Gap toward El Hamma overnight. Axis forces continue to withdraw from the Mareth Line to avoid being out-flanked and surrounded.

In the Mediterranean...
British vessel City of Perth sunk by U-431
French vessel Sergeant Gouarne sunk by U-755

In the Pacific...
USN Task Group 16.6 steams north to intercept an IJN force escorting transports to Kiska Island.

In Burma...
In the Arakan, the Japanese Tanahashi Column attacks around Atet Nanra to cut off Indian 47th Infantry Brigade west of the Mayu River.
There are Strikes, interceptions, and dogfights between RAF and Japanese aircraft over the Rathedaung area.

Today's Air Raids...
Belgium and Northern France RAF fighter patrols
Duisburg, Germany by RAF Bomber Command
Algiers, Algeria by the Luftwaffe, sinking British vessel Empire Standard in port.
Nauru Island Airfield by US 13th Air Force
Wewak and Mubo, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rangoon, Burma by US 10th Air Force

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and client follow-up. Using the day intuitively thereafter - a long afternoon meditation will be included. Missus time in the evening.

 Twitter Followers = 1,642 (down 2)
    Nonfollowed eliminated = 2
    Unfollowers eliminated = 0


3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The transition from Monday, where there was lots to do, to Tuesday, where there's not much pressing, is quite stark contrast. It's just as important to keep focused in quiet easy-going days as it is in the busy ones.

It's important to begin a quiet day with the right attitude, which is gratitude for an abundance of time. The second is to keep focused on the moment so that your intuition can guide you to the best action at this point. This way there is neither guilt nor time wasted.

Living by uncertainty often means not knowing, from one moment to the next, what you're going to be doing. Once you've lost your fear of this, you are experiencing the moment-by-moment joy of life.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you enjoying living?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Snow showers, some heavy, all day and evening, petering out overnight.
A consistent moderate but very cold north-easterly wind will blow throughout.
Max Temp = 0 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at 08:56
Sunset at 18:31

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
My Chemstry joke got a bad reaction  : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Christina Davis talks about being adopted

8. TRIVIA
The Thai language has 32 vowels and 44 consonants.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross


 





Monday 25 March 2013

MONDAY 25th MARCH 2013 07:48 GMT

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (25th March 1943)
In Tunisia...
Operation Pugilist: Aware of the British redployment, Axis forces begin withdrawing from the Mareth Line in order to avoid being out-flanked and surrounded.
US II Corps attack Djebel Naemia
German forces attacking US II Corps around El Guettar.

In the Atlantic...
Swedish vessel Industria sunk by U-518
U-469 sunk by RAF aircraft

In the Pacific...
USN submarine Wahoo sinks three Japanese freighters.

Today's Air Raids...
Northern France Allied fighter patrols
Sousse and Djebel Tebaga, Tunisia by USAAF
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Lae, New Guinea by US 5th Air Force
Rabaul and Gasmata, New Britain by US 5th Air Force
Ambon Island by US 5th Air Force
Feni, India by Japanese aircraft.

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging first thing, then breakfast and a good soak in the tub. The milk run, ironing and housework to follow. Clearing path of snow. Meditation if time then cooking supper before hypnotherapy prep, session and follow-up. Missus time in the evening.

 Twitter Followers = 1,644 (no change)
  Nonfollowed eliminated = 0
  Unfollowers eliminated = 0


3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I'm very pleased with the changes I'm observing in the hypnotic gastric band experiment.

I've had fun filling the new 16gb memory card in my mobile with stuff, but now it's done I can focus on other things. Rather than a "master plan" I have intentions, and simply keep alert for opportunities to fulfil those intentions. I am essentially a teacher and purveyor of wisdom, presenting and passing on what I've learned in a form digestible to ordinary folk who want to learn.

Middle age definitely suits me! Always having been a cerebral-orientated kinda person, the natural decline of the body has not affected my life drastically. With no need to be good-looking to get what I need, "adequately presentable" suffices.

Erectile dysfunction is probably the most annoying manifestation, but by accepting it and simply creating the right time and space, I am still able to "perform" and keep missus satisfied. Second, the onset of long-sightedness is also annoying, but nothing a pair of cheap reading glasses doesn't manage.

My mind on the other hand has never been so fit! Largely liberated from the issues that used to cripple it, and circumstances that aggravate those issues, my default mindstate is gratitude. Gratitude is without doubt the best attitude, as it tends to attract more things to be grateful for!

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What attitude do you have and what feeling do you feel most often?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Dry all day - chance of a light snow shower in the later afternoon.
Frequent but light snow showers in the later evening and overnight
Wind will be consistently raw but moderate, and north-easterly.
Max Temp = 0 degC
Min Temp = -2 degC
Sunrise at 05:58
Sunset at 18:29

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
Due to the UK economy, the govt. has anounced that Spring will be delayed until 2014 : D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Iliza Shlesinger on planning a breakup

8. TRIVIA
The first parachutes that actually worked safely and effectively emerged in Europe in the 18th century. However as early as the 4th century, the Chinese were flying kites able to carry a full-grown man. These do not count as parachutes because it required a man on the ground to bring you back to the ground safely.

9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use." - Earl Nightingale