June 26, Fri. — Celebrate the Art

There will be no escaping it today. Michael Jackson was human, and flawed like we all are, and messed up like we all are, and mortal ...like we all are. The music is immortal and will survive us all. What he gave to his art is what we should remember. A celebration of his art IS a celebration of the artist. The music, the moves, the contribution. The rest is simply human. Like we all are. R.I.P MJ

June 25, Thurs. - "Whachu Talkin' 'Bout Willis?" Day

It's such an endearing way to let someone know that you don't know what the hell they're going on about. Undoubtedly you'll need it at some point today. Probably more than once.

June 24, Wed. - Keep Calm and Carry On*

No explanation required.



*Yes, Big Dummy's rules are often inspired by others.

June 23, Tues. - RES FIRMA MITESCERE NESCIT

Translated from latin: "A firm resolve does not know how to weaken." But better known as today's rule: "Once you got it up. Keep it up."(*) The lady says this universe only gives you as much as you can handle. So... you're not overwhelmed, your mettle is being tested. Pass or Fail? Decide.

*Name that movie reference...

June 22, Mon. - Step Lively (Get out of the way)

Specifically with regard to escalators. They're meant to move you faster, they're not an excuse to just stand there. If you ride the subway and get on an escalator, please keep moving, even if it's not your train waiting there in the station. You could probably use the extra cardio anyway.

June 17, Wed. - Say "Thank You"

To everyone. Because you owe gratitude to "someone." Yes, you do.

June 12, Fri. - Alternate Route Day

Take a different route to work than your usual. Already at work? Use different paths to your usual destinations once you're there. Eat lunch "somewhere else" today. Take a different route home. You get the idea. Keep your eyes open and you might discover something.

June 11, Thurs. - Ask well

Because you get what you ask for. Really. You do. Don't even think about stuff you don't want, cuz' that's just a "poor ask." Really, it is.

June 10, Wed. - Keep it movin'

Make every moment productive today. Need to stop and contemplate? Take 5. No more. Be definitive. Get home and skip the TV. Write something. Make something. Create something out of nothing. Remember today as the day you made it happen.

June 8, Tues. - Be good to yourself

"Journey" rule: Be good to yourself. Nobody else will... ok, somebody else could, or might be good to you, sure. But you know how to treat you best. Stop annoying yourself.

June 4, Thurs. - "Pound" a stranger*

Ahh, the "fist-pound." Like the word "dis" in the 80's/90's - the "pound" has grown out of subculture to become ubiquitous. But that doesn't mean it's any less cool. Greet someone new and lessen your chances of catching swine flu, fear not your sweaty palms, make a fist and pound a stranger. It's fun.

*Note: The "pound rule" was suggested by a friend of Big Dummy's, yes stupid rules can come from you too...

June 2, Tues - Set a secret free

Secrets. They seem cool and mysterious and stuff, but all they really do is bog you down. What good are your secrets really doing you? Answer that, then let go of them. I'm not saying you should go confess your deep dark matter to some stranger... or maybe i am.

June 1, Mon. - Help someone today

Someone out there needs your help. A toddler needs his shoe tied before he "face-plants" on the pavement. A homeless man needs change for a cup of coffee or some booze. Someone needs you to talk them out of embracing a bad idea. Today, help at least one person, with no regard for yourself...