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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (16th May
1943)
On the Russian Front...
German 17th Army counterattacks in the Kuban
In the Ruhr, Germany...
Operation Chastise: Guy Gibson leads RAF No. 617 Squadron with 19 bombers on the
famous Dambusters Raid against Ruhr dams overnight
In the Netherlands...
All radios are banned and confiscated by the Germans
In the Atlantic...
Italian submarine Tassoli, U-182 and U-643 are sunk.
In the Pacific...
On Attu Island, Northern Force of US 7th Infantry Division captures Holtz Valley ridge, and the Japanese withdraw to Chichagof Harbor.
US vessel William K. Vanderbilt sunk by IJN submarine I-19
Today's Air Raids...
Netherlands Military targets by US 8th Air Force Fighters
Morlaix Airfield, France by RAF Bomber Command
Northern France Military targets by US 8th Air Force Fighters and RAF Fighter Command
Kiska Island by US 11th Air Force
Kendari, Celebes Island by US 5th Air Force
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging
Bathtime
Shopping
Meditation/Me Time
Missus Time thereafter
Twitter Followers = 1,649 (up 2)
Nonfollowed eliminated = 1
Unfollowers eliminated = 0
3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
After being distracted for a couple of days, albeit enjoyably, focus on spiritual development and building up my Practice has returned.
A new concern has arisen over Son's relationship with Missus, that has crept up on me in the last few months. Prior to this I felt that the relationship between the three of us was almost perfect. Son however has developed increasing insight, which whilst advantageous in the long term, it has brought him to the full realization of his mother's illness. This has unfortunately bred not sympathy and kindness but resentment.
To be fair to the lad, it's a tough call coming to terms with the fact that your mother is schizophrenic. He is going through a kind of mourning process. Missus finds it harder to relate to him than Daughter, despite the fact that Daughter's rampant narcissism is in stark contrast to Son's natural generosity, and her verbal utterances far more vicious. I am now rather concerned - Son has to work through his own feelings in his own way and I find myself in a very unwanted but essential role of mediator between them.
However, my training is to accept and let go of things I can't control and to ground myself in the moment. I am in any case optimistic in the long term. Missus instinct is to reconcile and make the first move, and Son, once he has has found his place in the world, will I believe come to an acceptance.
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is it best to intervene and mediate or let your loved ones sort it out themselves?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Dry and bright with many sunny periods in the morning and afternoon.
Cloud builds scattered showers appear in the evening, though there will be sunny spells between.
It becomes increasing overcast overnight and there will be heavy rain early tomorrow morning.
Wind will be light to moderate and south-easterly, veering north-easterly overnight.
Max Temp = 11 degC
Min Temp = 4 degC
Sunrise at 05:04
Sunset at 21:03
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country : D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Jackie Fabulous talks about weight loss and auditions
8. TRIVIA
The concept of race and racism is relatively modern, not establishing itself until European imperialism began in the 16th century. Before that, people were divided according to religion, social class, and language.
9. THE WISDOM I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
"When one teaches, two learn." - Robert Half
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