On This Day.......

It has been an interesting morning, to say the least.  As I was working away supporting the Daily Outsider, I ran across this I wanted to note that goes to the heart of being human:

“We are all a people in need.
We are not perfect. 
We are not machines.
We make mistakes.
We need grace. 
We need compassion.
We need help at times.
We need other people.
And that’s okay.”
~ Jamie Tworkowski

I also saw this on one of the blogs I personally follow and the insights are amazing.  I made it a point of thanking Saad for sharing this as I note this advise from his grandfather here:

Saad Malik's Blog

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For My Grandchildren Posted: 23 Aug 2015 12:41 PM PDT Advice from my grandfather for me and my siblings, circa 2005. It’s been over ten years since he handed this to me after I taught him how to type on a computer, and I hope I live to pass it down to my children and grandchildren. Nothing has changed and yet everything is different. For My Grandchildren (July 2005) Believe in God almighty and always trust in God almighty. Do not forget your origins. Do not waste your time. Do not put off ’til tomorrow what you can do today. Do not postpone your work for tomorrow as tomorrow never comes: A man who is destined for success makes every minute useful of his life. Avoid laziness and always be a careful person. Concentrate on your studies. For success, following elements are absolutely necessary: Seriousness and concentration Learning and practicing Revisions Concerted efforts Scan everything: what, why and how? Make your self strong: Physically Mentally Financially Change/Make your fortune yourself by working hard You all brothers and sisters give respect to each other and extend help to each other at every moment. Give unlimited respect to your parents and be kind and sympathetic with them. Remember, as you sue, so shall you reap. Give due respect to every human being and help them. Be patient. Patience makes everything possible. Take care of your health. Do not forget to exercise and walk. Attend the library daily for hours and also borrow books for reading at home. Do not take rest until your good is better and better is the best. — Muhammad Iqbal Malik

On A weekend Walkabout in the Community: Thoughts On #theIranDeal, #Cancer.....

It was quite a gratifying Saturday as I had a chance to be out and about in the Community.   

As the team reported on it in "South County Matters", the Relay for Life For Laguna Niguel was yesterday.   I joined the Relay for Life  briefly in the morning as I registered and thereafter made the rounds.   It was gratifying to see how the community had risen up to be able to fight cancer and seeing so many survivors come together--and so many friends. I did my small part by helping to "break the ice" by buying two long-standing books I had been on the "hunt" for a long time:  The Kite Runner & Three Cups of Tea.

After that, I went off to join the Aliso Niguel Water Polo Alumni Day.  It was also a fundraiser for the team whereby I served as Grillmaster helping to grill Hamburgers and Hot Dogs--Hopefully they were not all too "Raw"!!    It was quite a beautiful day as once again parents came together for one singular purpose:  to support the youth of our Community.   

After a bit of a respite (and facilitating some daily updates on the Grid for #outsiders),   I then went off to Irvine to assist in a petition drive to support the deal with Iran with the Orange County Chapter of  NIAC Action and the @OC4Peace .     In my private capacity,  I have noted that I am in favor of it because of the possibilities it represents for the people and I have noted it here in my own "corner".    The team was successful in garnering some 230+ signatures on this day of the quest for #Vote4Peace.     As I was finishing off my Daily Rounds "on the grid", I saw that the noted dissident Nasrin Soutodeh has spoken out in favor of the deal as well--I guess I'm in good company.  This is also as I just saw that Senator Harry Reid, the current Majority Leader, has come out in Support of the deal with Iran.

I ended Saturday with joining the Relay for Life as it wound down this day of service.   In honor of my late Aunt who I lost to Brain Cancer, my cousins fighting this dreaded diseases, those who have survived it,  and all the other loved ones who have lost their struggle with this dreaded disease, I joined in the silent final march as I reflected upon this day and continue to proudly wear the wristband given to me yesterday today as a sign of respect.     

Onward--as I end these "thoughts" with an image I captured from this day:

It it also quite a day today becuase it is "Ibn Sina" day that our team released it earlier today.  

Never a dull moment in our World..For sure...

On This Friday.....

One of the traditions we've established at #Outsiders are thoughts of the week we feature courtesy of +Jonathan Huie .   As the team finished off the Friday Musical Interlude and was continuing on-going research for coming editions while on the prowl w/the daily twitter curation, , I took it as a point of personal privilege to borrow this and reminded the team of it as our journey continues: