Lesson 870: Kindness and Decency

Hello, Readers.

It's been a Super Week beneath the Super Moon.

We continue on with our march through fall.

The fall sports seasons are ending.

Heads of Seniors continue to find their way into my home.

#51, Out!

Lots of sideline hugs were handed out tonight

as the Huskies took control of the Bridge

in the rekindled backyard rivalry

between Harbor Creek and Iroquois--

Battle of the Bridge.

Last weekend we traveled to Marienville.

The morning was breathtaking.

My favorite capture is HERE--Click to see Friendy Wendy in the morning mist

Friendy Wendy and I played outside with our cameras all day!

It's so nice to have a friend who likes what you like

and you can have fun with.

We're kind of like  Paris and Nicole,

but Moms of Suburbia,

which is NOT a simple life.

If you enjoyed the airhead version of Paris Hilton

in this reality tv show,

here are some highlights.

Top 10 Funniest Simple Life Moments CLICK HERE

I listened to her audio book this week.

It was a big eye-opener,

and I learned so much about Paris,

the Hiltons,

and rich-kid reform schools.

It was very, very good.

So much so,

I bought a hard copy to keep in the Lamp Post Library,

currently under construction.

Here is a recent pic of Paris

from her ABC interview.

See below if you want to learn about

what has captured my attention this week.

 CLICK HERE for Paris Hilton ABC interview

Her words are witty

heartfelt,

and often heartbreaking.

My favorite line comes from Chapter 18--

I believe kindness and decency will win eventually

 because it is good business.  

The market for assholes is simply unsustainable.

Speaking of....

Onto the 2024 Presidential election.

I've voted for Republicans,

Democrats,

and a couple of Independents

in my voting history.

This election is now beyond political party.

The choice for me is clear.

Don't be a Hater.

Nobody likes ta Hater.

Remember the advice from Paris:

The market for assholes is unsustainable.

Eloise

Lesson 869: Extaverted Introvert

 Hello, Readers!

Welcome to the Lamp Post!

The Huskies are marching out to Corry tonight,

for our first chilly-night name.

It feels like fall.

And looks like fall!

I spied this guy this week.

What a beauty!

After my long days spent with kids,

teens,

and talkative teachers,

I like to head out for a walk with my camera.

Fall is so pretty to photograph.

 Now that it is darker earlier,

I'm stacking up my books 

like a squirrel collects nuts.

I'm almost finished with this challenging read:

A sign of a good book is lots of tabbed good parts.

I took my time with this one,

story centered on Vietnam female nurses,

who did not get fair recognition of their service.

I picked up these two at Werner Books last night.

Any thoughts on these, Readers?

I'm going to link a school project with this book--

I'm very anxious to read it.

I started this one,

which also looks very good.

It's proving to be,

because I already have six tabs in the first 20 pages!

This is very good!

I bought a signed copy for my library!

It's heavily tabbed for such a short book.

Did you notice the book tabs match the color cover scheme?

People who love to snuggle up with books

and prefer walks with pets over people 

are thought to be introverts.

Yet, I work in an extraverted profession!

The correct term for the blend is this:

I don't like this term as much

because it sounds like that sleep aid.

I first heard the term Extraverted Introvert spoken on the 

Today Show by Jenna Bush Hager.

She claims she is one,

and I think I am, too.

There are several quizzes out there,

but this is the one I took.

Take the Quiz CLICK HERE

I'd love to know how you tested,

since I'm a teacher, you know.

Post below the blog link!

It's time for me to recharge and rest

on our trip out to Corry.

Mr. Retired Lamp Post can drive,

and I'll look out the window at the peak foliage

and watch for deer to shoot...

with my lens, of course.

Eloise

Lesson 868: Interconnected Cosmos

 Hello, Readers.

All is well in the Lamp Post universe tonight.

My big guy walked off the field of the Paul Weitz Stadium 

tonight for the final home game of the season,

on his own two legs, 

healthy but heartbroken.

(photo credit Erinn M)

The game was in our furry pawed grasp,

but alas,

to no avail.

The cosmos spoke a different outcome than Eloise hoped,

so we are NOT going to talk about that dumb ending tonight.

Instead, 

let's talk about my universe--

the world I capture through my lens every week.

Look who I found on Presque Isle this week.

Mr. Magestic and friends!

I snapped this from The Feather--

the wooden boardwalk at the entrance to Leo's Landing.

The eagles were in that leaning tree

toward the right side of the photo.

I got it from Audrey's Overlook

There is a really neat thing for you to do if you stop there.

You'll find this at the end--

a place to put your phone

(see the gray holder on the ledge on the center left?)

to take a photo 

to help document the changes in this area 

over time.

Look for this,

and follow the directions.

We can help the environmental scientists that study our region.

We are interconnected.

We need one another to survive.

I had such strong vibes about interconnected cosmos

as I looked for the Northern Lights

in the sky this week.

This was the best one I saw from Erie--

photo credit to this photo genius:

                                                                            Erie PA photos

                                                                                        Marshall Highwire  · onporsdStehi0527mcch6u9m13g9u7c9u3867t341muu10mh202ccl11t7tc  · 

                                                                            Walnut Creek 10.10.2024

                   Wow.

My lakeshore shot was lackluster,

but not if you like clouds--

because those were pretty cool.

I love me a low-lying cloud.

Here's a shot from my principal,

just an hour before,

same place.

Timing was everything.

Friendy Wendy just east of me got this one.

Friend Jessica wasn't even at the lake 

and got this one.

Refusing to be duped by the universe,

I pointed my phone toward the vineyard.

I'll take the cotton candy cosmos!

And then,

there was my husband...

Lou L

ntrdoposSe0tlht2ga8fc38c6h8155lm39i7auu43uul921l0c5hh478gi5c  · 

Sorry, I don’t believe any of your Northern Lights pictures.

All reactions:

30Dena Barker, Laurie Henry Sprickman and 28 others

and an even funnier response to his post

by a high school classmate!

LOL.

So here we are in the north,

gazing up at the beautiful lights,

and our friends in the south

are looking down--

at debris and destruction

from two hurricanes.

I found a quote this morning

about the interconnected cosmos

from my Daily Stoic email 

from Ryan Holiday.

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Eloise highly recommends.

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I love Ryan Holiday and his modern explanations

on ancient stoicism.

https://ryanholiday.net/

Ryan Holiday is an American marketer, author, businessman and podcaster, notable for marketing Stoic philosophy in the form of books. Prior to becoming an author, Holiday served as the former director of marketing and eventually an advisor for American Apparel. Wikipedia

Born: 1987 (age 37 years), Sacramento, CA

It's one of the things I'm into lately.

Stoicism and seeds.

An odd combination,

but it's keeping this busy brain occupied.

Ryan Holiday was writing about our interconnectedness

and how we need one another,

especially in times of need.

Ryan writes this so beautifully:

There are so many things outside our control. We can’t stop a hurricane, or prevent an earthquake. But we can help our fellow citizens and fellow human beings in the midst of one.

We take care of our own because we are all one. We are all part of the same sympatheia, as the Stoics called it—an interconnected cosmos. 

We are all our own part of the same large whole. We are cut from the same cloth, and breathe and think and live the same, no matter what superficial differences may appear to exist. Every one of the four Stoic virtues teaches us this, and demands we act accordingly.

Weekend homework:

Watch this YouTube of Ryan Holiday 

speaking on politics

and giving food for thought 

about our participation.  

This is excellent:

Who Would Marcus Aurelius Vote For?

We started on a frustrating note 

with a football game loss,

and moved to a philosophical one.

To end tonight,

let's take a look at the notebook

hubby started for Happy Natalie.

Now that Mr. Retired his home in the mornings,

they practice reading and writing

before she heads up to Behrend cafeteria

to go to war with the crumbs.

No Crumbs!

They practice important words like

and 

and football, too,

but it doesn't deserve a pic tonight

because I'm mad at football...

They write about their favorite stores

and 

and apparently who they want to take along for the ride.

Have a great weekend,

Eloise