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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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-Michael
For the past 30 years, Michael has changed
his phone message EVERY SINGLE DAY!
It's a daily activity, as automatic as brushing his teeth.
He does 2 unique messages daily: one on his cell phone and one on his land line.
The time has come to share them with the world.
A FEW FROM THE ARCHIVES:
Hi. It's Thursday, September 24th. On this day in 1996, the United States, represented by President Clinton and other world nuclear powers, signed a treaty to end all testing and development of nuclear weapons. Aren't you tired of all the bickering and the fighting? As John and Yoko said, "Let's give peace a chance. " What can you do today, to give peace a chance?
Hi, it's Wednesday, September 23rd. Day 195 of my COVID lockdown. Do you know one of the positive things of this whole thing is that I've gotten to spend more time with my two brothers and their wives. Today is the milestone birthday of my sister-in-law, Janet. One of the kindest, most generous people I've ever met in my life. Today's assignment: Give TSP ™ to one of your in-laws.
Hi, it's Tuesday, September 22nd, the first day of Autumn. We New Englanders love Autumn: the leaves get really really rich with color and they're filled with light. Kind of the way many people do as they grow old. Here is your assignment today: Find someone who is growing old- enjoy their color, enjoy their light, and learn something from them.
Hi. It’s Monday, September 21st. On this date, 123 years ago, the New York Sun gave us the words to live by, today: "Yes ,Virginia there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist. And you know, that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas, how dreary would be in the world if there was no Santa Claus. Don’t you agree?
Hi, it’s Friday, September 18th. On this date 50 years ago, Jimi Hendrix died. Hendrix said, "music is a safe kind of high." People often ask me why I am in such a good mood or why I am so happy all the time: and I respond, "It’s because I sing and dance all day." Try it. Music IS a safe kind of high.
Hi. It is Thursday, September 17th. The 100th anniversary of the NFL. Now, I know lots of us have complained about the NFL in the past, the way they handled things, especially here in New England. But, don’t you think that the way that the players started the season this year was really good- the way they linked arms and supported one another? Martin Luther King Junior says "We are tied together by a single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality." What can we do to link arms -metaphorically -as we go forward today?
Hey, It's Wednesday, September 16th. Happy 67th birthday Lenny Clark. Now Lenny is a brilliant actor. I should know, I directed him twice, He's also been on the TV show, Rescue Me and the movie, Something About Mary. And he's a brilliant stand up comic. He's gifted. He can always make me laugh, no matter how grave the situation is. What a great gift-huh? To have a lightness of being. Make someone laugh today.
Hi. It's Tuesday, September 15th, Prince Harry's 36th birthday. So many of us love Prince Harry, in the States. Well, he says things like, "gotta give something back" and "you can't just sit there." He's right. We can't just sit there, anymore. Let's all give something back today.
singing) "Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner...." Hey, it’s Monday, September 14th. On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled Banner and I have to admit at any event they play the Star-Spangled Banner, I stand up and I wail and I often get emotional. And you know, I think that’s the beauty of patriotism. It means something different to everybody because after all, we are ...(singing) "The land of the free...."
What does patriotism mean to you?
Hi. It's Friday, September 11th. Whoa- hard to believe that 9/11 was 19 years ago today. There’s a great show on Broadway called Come From Away about 911 and there’s a lyric that says, "Something in the middle of nowhere. in the middle of clear blue air, you found your heart, but left a part, of you, behind." It’s another tough time now. Find your heart.
Hey, it’s Thursday, September 10th. Happy 60th birthday Colin Firth. He won an Oscar for the King's Speech where he played George the sixth, the stutterer. Now he became king when his brother advocated the throne? He didn’t want to be king Do you know how many famous people have been stutterers? Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran Emily Blunt Joe Biden, Bruce Willis, James Earl Jones? What obstacles do you have, that you could turn around, and turn into an opportunity?
Hey, it's Wednesday, September 9th. 64 years ago today, Elvis Presley made the first of 3 appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Here's what Elivs said, "Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man: but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. Turn your adversity into an opportunity today. And swivel your hips as you do it.
Hi, it’s Tuesday, September 8th. On this date 34 years ago, Oprah Winfrey's show premiered on television. Oprah said, "Doing the best at this moment, puts you in the best place for the next moment." Make the most of every moment today!
(singing) "We can work it out..." (speaking) Hey, it’s Monday, September 7th. Labor Day. Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." Sophocles said, "Without labor, nothing prospers." Aristotle said . "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." Work it out today!
Hi it’s Sunday, September 6th. Happy 83rd birthday Jo Anne Worley. Do you millennials know who she is? From Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In. She said. " I’m loud and loud and loud and proud and people can hear me when I’m in a crowd. " That’s one of the ways Jo Anne Worley does it. You can do it too! How do you make yourself heard when you’re in a crowd?
Hi, it’s Saturday, September 5th. On this date in 1957, Jack Kerouac's On the Road was published . An excerpt: As we crossed the Colorado/Utah border I saw God in the sky in the form of huge gold, sun-burning clouds, above the desert. Where can you find God Today?
Happy 39th birthday Beyoncé ! Queen Bee said, " I get nervous when I don’t get nervous. If I’m nervous, I know I’m going to have a good show ." I am with your queen bee I always get a little nervous when I’m doing something special. I LIVE FOR THAT! Do something that makes you a little nervous today.
Hi, it's Thursday, September 3rd. On this date in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the American Revolution. What can you do today towards a treaty, to putting an end, to this American revolution.
Hi it’s Wednesday, September 2nd. On this date in 1901, Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Now we know he was talking about foreign policy but what can YOU do to personalize that today? How can you carry a big stick by speaking softly?
Hi it’s Tuesday, September 1st. Happy 81st birthday Lily Tomlin-One of my all-time favorites. Lily said, The road to success "is always under construction." Get your tools out today, folks ! And get to work on that road!
Hi, it’s Monday, August 31st. World-famous violinist, Itzhak Perlman's 75th birthday. This is what he said, " You know sometimes it is the artist's task to find out how much music you can make with what you have left." Make your own kind of music today. Someone will certainly follow.
Hi it’s Sunday, August 30th. The measure of a country’s greatness is the ability to show compassion in times of crisis . These are the words of Thurgood Marshall. On this day in 1967, the Senate confirmed his appointment as the first black justice on the Supreme Court. Where can you find greatness today, by showing compassion?
Hi, it’s Friday, August 28th. On this date in 1774 Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born Saint, was born in New York City. Nelson Mandela said, "I am not a saint unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying." Look, no one’s asking us to be saints, but we can keep on trying to do good things. All right sinners, what can we do today to bring us one step closer to sainthood.
The noblest search is the search for excellence." Hey folks. It’s Thursday, August 27th. Today is the 112th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson . That’s why I started with his words. LBJ also said , "Yesterday is not ours to recover but tomorrow is ours, to win or lose." It's been 5 1/2 months of isolation. Let it go! Focus on what’s next and how you can make that ...excellent.
Hi it’s Wednesday, August 26th. Are you a big Beatles fan like me? On this date in 1968 the first Beatles single on their own Apple record label was released. Keith Richards said this about the Beatles: he said they were the first to actually find the middle path between the artistic and intellectual and at the same time still be on the street. I propose the same challenge to you today: be artistic and intellectual at the same time... be on the street.
(singing) "Tonight, Tonight won't be just any night...." Hi, it's Tuesday, August 25th, Leonard Bernstein's 102nd birthday. He said, "I can’t live one day without hearing music, playing it, studying it, or thinking about it." I sing every single day and I recommend it to you. It really makes your day brighter! Try it! ...Right now!
"As long as I can compete, I won’t quit." Hi everybody. It’s Monday, August 24th, Cal Ripken jr's 60th birthday. He's the Iron Man. He played 2,632 consecutive games. He said, "When you do something you love and you still can produce with excellence, why would you want to stop?" It’s not too late to figure out what your thing is!
"(singing) "The best of times is now, what’s left of summer but a faded rose"... Hi. It’s Friday, August 21st. On this date, 37 years ago, La Cage Aux Folles, opened on Broadway. One of my favorite songs from that show is the Best of Times. Instead of waiting for this thing to go away or waiting for someone else to make our lives better...what if we decided that WE took control and said, ( singing) "The very best of times is now... is now, is now." - Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Never was so much owed by so many to so few." Hi, it's Thursday, August 20th. Winston Churchill said those words 80 years ago, today. He was talking about the Royal Air Force but so many of us have benefited from the good works of those few frontline workers in many different venues during this pandemic. How about this week you say thank you... to one of those people. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi it’s Wednesday, August 19th: My firstborn grandchild, Kaelyn's birthday. Someone said, " you never know the life of a grandparent until you become one." Both my grandfathers passed away before I was born. If you’ve got a grandparent or the grandparent of your child is huggable distance away. Please give them an extra hug for me. Even if they’re not close enough. Do it anyway. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi it’s Tuesday, August 18th . On this date in 1963, James Meredith became the first black graduate of the University of Mississippi. And on this date in 1997, Beth Ann Hogan became the first female student in the Virginia Military Institute 158 year history. It takes courage to be a trailblazer. What is your act of courage today? -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Monday, August 17th. Sean Penn's 60th and Robert Dinero's 77th Birthday's. Both are brilliant 2 time Oscar Winners. Alan Dershowitz said he never places limits on the success of his students. If they're going into acting, they are gonna win an Oscar. Law, they're gonna be Chief Justice.No Limits Today. Go win the Oscar in your field. --Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Friday, August 14th. Happy 75th Birthday to Steve Martin who said, "I was not naturally talented. I didn't sing, dance or act.. though working around that minor detail, gave me incentive. Now, most of you know I had the privilege of working with Mr. Martin. I had to go back for 4 callbacks before they gave me the role in Pink Panther 2. Don't give up. Maybe you'll get cast in a Steve Martin movie. -Michael Alllosso
Hello. It's Thursday August 13th. On this date, just 59 years ago, the Berlin wall was erected. In the East Side Gallery in Berlin there is a plaque referring to the democratic movment that was eventually able to topple the wall. It says, "many small people, who in many small places, doing many small things, can alter the face of the world. How about you doing some of those ...small things today? -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Wednesday, August 12th. On this date in 1881, Cecil B. DeMille was born. Demille said, "the person who makes a success in living is the one who sees the goal steadily and aims for it, unswervingly. Alright everyone, let's be spectacular today. Go for BIG, AUDACIOUS GOALS! -Michael Alllosso
Hi It's Tuesday, August 11th. My 24th wedding anniversary. Someone once said, "A good marriage, is like a casserole. Only those responsible for it, really knows what goes into it. Alright. Today I'm asking you to be intentional about those ingredients. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Monday August 10th. On this date in 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the 2nd female justice of the Supreme Court. . RBG said, "So often ln life, things that you regard as an impediment, turn out to be great good fortune. " What are you doing to turn, what could be considered an impediment, into your good fortune? -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hello. It's Friday August 7th. For my friends from Minnesota- it's Lake Wobegon's Garrison Keillor's 78th birthday. who said, "Thank you God for this good life and forigve us if we do not love it enough." Aint it the truth. Make sure to love that good life of yours today....and then share it with someone. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi, it's Thursday, August 6th. On this date in 1965 LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. George Carlin said, "If you don't vote, you lose the right to complain." Make sure you cast your vote and that your voice is heard. You don't want to lose your right to complain, do ya? -Michael Alllosso
Hi, it’s Wednesday, August 5th. On this date 90 years ago, Neil Armstrong was born. He said, “I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” Now, I’m not asking you to walk on the moon. I do ask that you do not waste a single heartbeat today. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
(singing) “The bright blessed day and the dark sacred night and I think to myself what I wonderful world.” Hey, it’s Tuesday, August 4th. Louie Armstrong’s 120th birthday. Old “Satchmo" said, “we all do do-re-mi, but you gotta find the other notes yourself-“ C’mon, don’t settle for only the do-re-mi’s today, go find the other notes. (singing)“what a wonderful world," -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
It’s Monday, August 3rd. Happy 79th Birthday Martha Stewart. Martha says, “Life is too complicated not to be orderly.” Today, go make a quilt, some pancakes, a tasteful flower arrangement, but please do it in an orderly fashion. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
There She Blows…" Hey, it's Saturday, August 1st. Happy 221st birthday to Herman Melville, who said,it is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. Do something original today! -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Friday, July 31th Happy 55th Birthday J. K. Rowling, who said, “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light. “ Remember to turn on the light today and when you do… maybe you do it in the voice of your favorite HP character? -Michael Alllosso,
Today is Wednesday, July 29th. On this date 62 years ago, NASA was established. Sally Ride said, “Even though NASA tries to simulate launch and we practice in simulations, it’s not the same…it’s not even close to the same. Hey, no simulations today. Go for the real thing. -Michael Alllosso,
Hi, it's Wednesday, September 23rd. Day 195 of my COVID lockdown. Do you know one of the positive things of this whole thing is that I've gotten to spend more time with my two brothers and their wives. Today is the milestone birthday of my sister-in-law, Janet. One of the kindest, most generous people I've ever met in my life. Today's assignment: Give TSP ™ to one of your in-laws.
Hi, it's Tuesday, September 22nd, the first day of Autumn. We New Englanders love Autumn: the leaves get really really rich with color and they're filled with light. Kind of the way many people do as they grow old. Here is your assignment today: Find someone who is growing old- enjoy their color, enjoy their light, and learn something from them.
Hi. It’s Monday, September 21st. On this date, 123 years ago, the New York Sun gave us the words to live by, today: "Yes ,Virginia there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist. And you know, that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas, how dreary would be in the world if there was no Santa Claus. Don’t you agree?
Hi, it’s Friday, September 18th. On this date 50 years ago, Jimi Hendrix died. Hendrix said, "music is a safe kind of high." People often ask me why I am in such a good mood or why I am so happy all the time: and I respond, "It’s because I sing and dance all day." Try it. Music IS a safe kind of high.
Hi. It is Thursday, September 17th. The 100th anniversary of the NFL. Now, I know lots of us have complained about the NFL in the past, the way they handled things, especially here in New England. But, don’t you think that the way that the players started the season this year was really good- the way they linked arms and supported one another? Martin Luther King Junior says "We are tied together by a single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality." What can we do to link arms -metaphorically -as we go forward today?
Hey, It's Wednesday, September 16th. Happy 67th birthday Lenny Clark. Now Lenny is a brilliant actor. I should know, I directed him twice, He's also been on the TV show, Rescue Me and the movie, Something About Mary. And he's a brilliant stand up comic. He's gifted. He can always make me laugh, no matter how grave the situation is. What a great gift-huh? To have a lightness of being. Make someone laugh today.
Hi. It's Tuesday, September 15th, Prince Harry's 36th birthday. So many of us love Prince Harry, in the States. Well, he says things like, "gotta give something back" and "you can't just sit there." He's right. We can't just sit there, anymore. Let's all give something back today.
singing) "Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner...." Hey, it’s Monday, September 14th. On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled Banner and I have to admit at any event they play the Star-Spangled Banner, I stand up and I wail and I often get emotional. And you know, I think that’s the beauty of patriotism. It means something different to everybody because after all, we are ...(singing) "The land of the free...."
What does patriotism mean to you?
Hi. It's Friday, September 11th. Whoa- hard to believe that 9/11 was 19 years ago today. There’s a great show on Broadway called Come From Away about 911 and there’s a lyric that says, "Something in the middle of nowhere. in the middle of clear blue air, you found your heart, but left a part, of you, behind." It’s another tough time now. Find your heart.
Hey, it’s Thursday, September 10th. Happy 60th birthday Colin Firth. He won an Oscar for the King's Speech where he played George the sixth, the stutterer. Now he became king when his brother advocated the throne? He didn’t want to be king Do you know how many famous people have been stutterers? Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran Emily Blunt Joe Biden, Bruce Willis, James Earl Jones? What obstacles do you have, that you could turn around, and turn into an opportunity?
Hey, it's Wednesday, September 9th. 64 years ago today, Elvis Presley made the first of 3 appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Here's what Elivs said, "Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man: but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. Turn your adversity into an opportunity today. And swivel your hips as you do it.
Hi, it’s Tuesday, September 8th. On this date 34 years ago, Oprah Winfrey's show premiered on television. Oprah said, "Doing the best at this moment, puts you in the best place for the next moment." Make the most of every moment today!
(singing) "We can work it out..." (speaking) Hey, it’s Monday, September 7th. Labor Day. Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." Sophocles said, "Without labor, nothing prospers." Aristotle said . "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." Work it out today!
Hi it’s Sunday, September 6th. Happy 83rd birthday Jo Anne Worley. Do you millennials know who she is? From Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In. She said. " I’m loud and loud and loud and proud and people can hear me when I’m in a crowd. " That’s one of the ways Jo Anne Worley does it. You can do it too! How do you make yourself heard when you’re in a crowd?
Hi, it’s Saturday, September 5th. On this date in 1957, Jack Kerouac's On the Road was published . An excerpt: As we crossed the Colorado/Utah border I saw God in the sky in the form of huge gold, sun-burning clouds, above the desert. Where can you find God Today?
Happy 39th birthday Beyoncé ! Queen Bee said, " I get nervous when I don’t get nervous. If I’m nervous, I know I’m going to have a good show ." I am with your queen bee I always get a little nervous when I’m doing something special. I LIVE FOR THAT! Do something that makes you a little nervous today.
Hi, it's Thursday, September 3rd. On this date in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the American Revolution. What can you do today towards a treaty, to putting an end, to this American revolution.
Hi it’s Wednesday, September 2nd. On this date in 1901, Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Now we know he was talking about foreign policy but what can YOU do to personalize that today? How can you carry a big stick by speaking softly?
Hi it’s Tuesday, September 1st. Happy 81st birthday Lily Tomlin-One of my all-time favorites. Lily said, The road to success "is always under construction." Get your tools out today, folks ! And get to work on that road!
Hi, it’s Monday, August 31st. World-famous violinist, Itzhak Perlman's 75th birthday. This is what he said, " You know sometimes it is the artist's task to find out how much music you can make with what you have left." Make your own kind of music today. Someone will certainly follow.
Hi it’s Sunday, August 30th. The measure of a country’s greatness is the ability to show compassion in times of crisis . These are the words of Thurgood Marshall. On this day in 1967, the Senate confirmed his appointment as the first black justice on the Supreme Court. Where can you find greatness today, by showing compassion?
Hi, it’s Friday, August 28th. On this date in 1774 Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born Saint, was born in New York City. Nelson Mandela said, "I am not a saint unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying." Look, no one’s asking us to be saints, but we can keep on trying to do good things. All right sinners, what can we do today to bring us one step closer to sainthood.
The noblest search is the search for excellence." Hey folks. It’s Thursday, August 27th. Today is the 112th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson . That’s why I started with his words. LBJ also said , "Yesterday is not ours to recover but tomorrow is ours, to win or lose." It's been 5 1/2 months of isolation. Let it go! Focus on what’s next and how you can make that ...excellent.
Hi it’s Wednesday, August 26th. Are you a big Beatles fan like me? On this date in 1968 the first Beatles single on their own Apple record label was released. Keith Richards said this about the Beatles: he said they were the first to actually find the middle path between the artistic and intellectual and at the same time still be on the street. I propose the same challenge to you today: be artistic and intellectual at the same time... be on the street.
(singing) "Tonight, Tonight won't be just any night...." Hi, it's Tuesday, August 25th, Leonard Bernstein's 102nd birthday. He said, "I can’t live one day without hearing music, playing it, studying it, or thinking about it." I sing every single day and I recommend it to you. It really makes your day brighter! Try it! ...Right now!
"As long as I can compete, I won’t quit." Hi everybody. It’s Monday, August 24th, Cal Ripken jr's 60th birthday. He's the Iron Man. He played 2,632 consecutive games. He said, "When you do something you love and you still can produce with excellence, why would you want to stop?" It’s not too late to figure out what your thing is!
"(singing) "The best of times is now, what’s left of summer but a faded rose"... Hi. It’s Friday, August 21st. On this date, 37 years ago, La Cage Aux Folles, opened on Broadway. One of my favorite songs from that show is the Best of Times. Instead of waiting for this thing to go away or waiting for someone else to make our lives better...what if we decided that WE took control and said, ( singing) "The very best of times is now... is now, is now." - Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Never was so much owed by so many to so few." Hi, it's Thursday, August 20th. Winston Churchill said those words 80 years ago, today. He was talking about the Royal Air Force but so many of us have benefited from the good works of those few frontline workers in many different venues during this pandemic. How about this week you say thank you... to one of those people. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi it’s Wednesday, August 19th: My firstborn grandchild, Kaelyn's birthday. Someone said, " you never know the life of a grandparent until you become one." Both my grandfathers passed away before I was born. If you’ve got a grandparent or the grandparent of your child is huggable distance away. Please give them an extra hug for me. Even if they’re not close enough. Do it anyway. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi it’s Tuesday, August 18th . On this date in 1963, James Meredith became the first black graduate of the University of Mississippi. And on this date in 1997, Beth Ann Hogan became the first female student in the Virginia Military Institute 158 year history. It takes courage to be a trailblazer. What is your act of courage today? -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Monday, August 17th. Sean Penn's 60th and Robert Dinero's 77th Birthday's. Both are brilliant 2 time Oscar Winners. Alan Dershowitz said he never places limits on the success of his students. If they're going into acting, they are gonna win an Oscar. Law, they're gonna be Chief Justice.No Limits Today. Go win the Oscar in your field. --Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Friday, August 14th. Happy 75th Birthday to Steve Martin who said, "I was not naturally talented. I didn't sing, dance or act.. though working around that minor detail, gave me incentive. Now, most of you know I had the privilege of working with Mr. Martin. I had to go back for 4 callbacks before they gave me the role in Pink Panther 2. Don't give up. Maybe you'll get cast in a Steve Martin movie. -Michael Alllosso
Hello. It's Thursday August 13th. On this date, just 59 years ago, the Berlin wall was erected. In the East Side Gallery in Berlin there is a plaque referring to the democratic movment that was eventually able to topple the wall. It says, "many small people, who in many small places, doing many small things, can alter the face of the world. How about you doing some of those ...small things today? -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Wednesday, August 12th. On this date in 1881, Cecil B. DeMille was born. Demille said, "the person who makes a success in living is the one who sees the goal steadily and aims for it, unswervingly. Alright everyone, let's be spectacular today. Go for BIG, AUDACIOUS GOALS! -Michael Alllosso
Hi It's Tuesday, August 11th. My 24th wedding anniversary. Someone once said, "A good marriage, is like a casserole. Only those responsible for it, really knows what goes into it. Alright. Today I'm asking you to be intentional about those ingredients. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi. It's Monday August 10th. On this date in 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the 2nd female justice of the Supreme Court. . RBG said, "So often ln life, things that you regard as an impediment, turn out to be great good fortune. " What are you doing to turn, what could be considered an impediment, into your good fortune? -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hello. It's Friday August 7th. For my friends from Minnesota- it's Lake Wobegon's Garrison Keillor's 78th birthday. who said, "Thank you God for this good life and forigve us if we do not love it enough." Aint it the truth. Make sure to love that good life of yours today....and then share it with someone. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Hi, it's Thursday, August 6th. On this date in 1965 LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. George Carlin said, "If you don't vote, you lose the right to complain." Make sure you cast your vote and that your voice is heard. You don't want to lose your right to complain, do ya? -Michael Alllosso
Hi, it’s Wednesday, August 5th. On this date 90 years ago, Neil Armstrong was born. He said, “I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” Now, I’m not asking you to walk on the moon. I do ask that you do not waste a single heartbeat today. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
(singing) “The bright blessed day and the dark sacred night and I think to myself what I wonderful world.” Hey, it’s Tuesday, August 4th. Louie Armstrong’s 120th birthday. Old “Satchmo" said, “we all do do-re-mi, but you gotta find the other notes yourself-“ C’mon, don’t settle for only the do-re-mi’s today, go find the other notes. (singing)“what a wonderful world," -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
It’s Monday, August 3rd. Happy 79th Birthday Martha Stewart. Martha says, “Life is too complicated not to be orderly.” Today, go make a quilt, some pancakes, a tasteful flower arrangement, but please do it in an orderly fashion. -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
There She Blows…" Hey, it's Saturday, August 1st. Happy 221st birthday to Herman Melville, who said,it is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. Do something original today! -Michael Alllosso, Self-Awareness Specialist
Friday, July 31th Happy 55th Birthday J. K. Rowling, who said, “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light. “ Remember to turn on the light today and when you do… maybe you do it in the voice of your favorite HP character? -Michael Alllosso,
Today is Wednesday, July 29th. On this date 62 years ago, NASA was established. Sally Ride said, “Even though NASA tries to simulate launch and we practice in simulations, it’s not the same…it’s not even close to the same. Hey, no simulations today. Go for the real thing. -Michael Alllosso,
