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Blogging From A to Z Challenge – Y

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Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone. ~ John Wooden

Blogging From A to Z – Y

“Y” is for “Yesterday”, the title of the Beatles song, co-written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and performed by McCartney in the video below.

“Yesterday” was voted the best song of the 20th century in a 1999 BBC Radio 2 poll of music experts and listeners and was also voted the No. 1 pop song of all time by MTV and Rolling Stone magazine the following year. In 1997, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) asserts that it was performed over seven million times in the 20th century alone. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Youth is another Y word that comes to mind when I think of yesterday. While the song is specifically about the breakup of a relationship, my memories of yesterday entail much more. Not only do they consist of my own childhood and growing up years, but those of my children, as well. 

The photo above shows the youthful version of our beloved Beatles from yesterday and is on display at The Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, along with some of the suits they wore while performing. 

(Courtesy of:  Christian Alfredo Pinedo Gamarra – YouTube)

 

Blogging From A to Z – V

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They who disbelieve in virtue because man has never been found perfect, might as reasonably deny a sun because it is not always day. ~ Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers, 1827

Blogging From A to Z Challenge – V

“V” is for virtue, which is the opposite of vice.

As human beings we’re imperfect. We can strive to BE and DO good, but the reality is that we will never attain perfection. I’m okay with that; however, some people aren’t. They see their shortcomings and imperfections as negative things. But, that only applies if those failings are intentional and mean-spirited; directed at others or ourselves. This can apply to something as benign as eating the extra piece of pie, or more serious like spreading rumors.

We have free will; the ability to act at our own discretion. If we make an honest effort to live a virtuous life and avoid the vices, then we’re doing a good job. At those times when we succumb to emotions and poor thinking, we need to exercise compassion; for others, as well as ourselves. We need to acknowledge our mistake and make amends.

Because we all have the capacity for both virtue and vice, it’s my hope that people will consider both when forming judgements about themselves and others. Without seeing the whole picture we’ll have an incomplete view and our judgement will be skewed. 

And we’ll deny ourselves the opportunity to truly understand.

Mundane Monday Challenge #56

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Mundane Monday #56

My favorite leading lines are the ones that lead to something wonderful. This weathered, nondescript walkway, also called a crossover, is leading us to the ocean. The photo was taken at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This 70 mile stretch of beach preserves the portion of OBX that runs from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island, and is managed by the National Park Service.

You won’t find the usual crowds or hotels & condos that normally line the beach. That’s why the crossover is so wide. Natural marine life and vegetation are promoted in protected spaces like this. Swimming is permitted, but there are only three areas staffed with lifeguards. Tourists are encouraged to visit; there are campsites and things to do such as beach activities, fishing, hiking, lighthouse climbs, and more. Basically, there is less commercialization, with the focus on nature.

If planning a trip to the Outer Banks, be sure to check out this link for more information.