Superman and Batman.
Ready for action! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Showing posts with label Superman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Superman. Show all posts
October 14, 2022
September 22, 2022
Atypical Superman Hat
July 11, 2020
Super Cufflinks
These will definitely make you feel special.
Maybe like a quasi Superhero.
Some may think you're a little arrogant and all that.
But maybe you just are hoping to be super at whatever you do.
It's good to have an imagination and aspiration, and maybe a little sense of humor and fun.
As long as you don't let it go to your head or to your pompous a**. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumetnhal)
March 13, 2017
Know Before Whom You Stand
It was taken in Synagogue in front of the aron (ark) where the Holy Torahs are kept.
On Sabbath and holidays, after services, devout people often go up to the doors of the ark to say a personal and silent prayer of devotion getting up close to the Torahs (G-d's sacred words to us).
What you'll see here is that someone is dressed (for Purim) as Superwoman.
The juxtaposition of Superwoman to the Holy ark is accentuated by the words above the ark, which translated from the Hebrew states:
"Know before whom you stand."
A cautionary note and reminder that before the ark, we are literally standing before the presence of G-d (and to conduct ourselves with the utmost respect and propriety)
So in this picture, we have Superwoman standing before G-d, the most super of them all!
When I think of how minuscule we as human beings are before our Maker, it is magnified for me that even the most super of human beings infinitely pales when standing in front of the majesty and omnipotence of our L-rd.
Superman and Superwoman prostrate yourselves before Hashem, even as we all must do. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal with compliments to Monique for the photo)
November 7, 2016
We All Have It In Us
We all like to think of ourselves as possible superheroes.
Whether we dress the role or not, the most important thing is acting it.
Every day, we face circumstances and decisions and we have to decide whether we rise up to the occasion as the superhero or we acquiesce to what's easy or lucrative and do the villain thing.
From the time we are kids, we glorify the superheros not just for the awesome cool powers they have, but for doing something amazing to help people and the world with it.
Somewhere from being a kid to a grown-up, many people end up letting go of that superhero dream as they face the harsh realities of life everyday.
But deep down inside all of us is that superhero!
Good over evil is not just a story for children's bedtime or imagination, but it is our battle to be fought and won--that's what a good life is for those that never lose their fundamental beliefs. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 10, 2016
Superman Leadership
This guy's socks were very cool.
If you can say that socks make the man then perhaps this is it.
Superman that is!
No special shirt, underwear, or cape required--the socks communicate it all.
For the man of steel or one in the making (if worn at workout time).
Then again, I was trying to imagine someone actually having the guts or nuttiness to wear these to the office.
If they would, it probably be with the following in mind:
I can do anything helpful to get the job done--
1) Rolling out cutting-edge systems and business process improvements faster than a speeding bullet
2) Creating positive change more powerful than a locomotive
3) Able to leap with integrity over organizational obstacles, red tape, and naysayers in a single bound
It's a change consultant. It's a corner office bureaucrat. It's a "superleader!"
Up up and away...it can be done (even without the socks). ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
April 30, 2016
Losing The Weight
Now, I am a little more realistic in my dreams and understanding of my capabilities.
Since my hips started deteriorating almost 3 years ago, and I had the 2 hip replacements, it has been challenging at times with mobility and of course, weight gain.
But as I continue to get back to myself, some people have been particularly encouraging and inspiring to me.
One is a terrific doctor that my wife had recommended, and she told me straight up to just lose the weight.
She told me about JuicePlus pills--which I found a cheaper version with JuiceFestiv that are capsules for organic fruit and vegetables that energizes and also fills you up.
She also told me simply what her principle has been, "Eat half!"
Next, I am grateful to my friend, Jacob Elbaz, who told me how he wants me around a long time as a friend and with my family.
He also had good advice, "Just one pound a week...how hard is that?"
Finally, I am grateful to my wife who in a most caring way is cooking the right foods now and making me lots of healthy mush--some of it even edible.
With G-d's help, I believe that I can do it! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
September 7, 2015
Taking Back Control
Over this time, I have had enormous pain walking and doing other activities.
And unfortunately, I have put on some extra weight, which I am unhappy about.
Today though this changes, please G-d.
I am taking back my life!
I want to lose the weight and be what I know I can be.
Time to stop the excuses.
It's Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) next week, and this is a good time to reflect, be introspective, self-critical, and aim high.
G-d, please help me to be strong, to resist temptation, and shut my mouth from eating the wrong foods.
I am determined, but G-d I need your help to be successful.
We've accomplished so much together--let's do this! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
April 18, 2014
Jewish is Super
In the Kansas City incident, I read how the white supremacist shooter went right up to a lady visiting her mother at the old-age home and asked her "Are you Jewish?" And when she replied in the affirmative (even though she was not), he shoot her dead on the spot.
It turns out this lady was an occupational therapist that helped blind children...what kind of monster would just murder someone (anyone) like this?
Similarly in eastern Ukraine, leaflets are being handed out demanding that Jews register in the government office, pay special taxes, and declare their property or face deportation. Here too, we witness the devilish markings of some that are repetitive of their deplorable past as Nazi collaborators, concentration camp guards, and murders.
I read yesterday, that not only Jews, but Christians are being targeted in the Middle East with churches burned, those of faith being driven from their homes and ruthlessly murdered, except in Israel where the Christian population is actually increasing and thriving.
While Superman may not be Jewish (I know of no Jews on planet Krypton), being Jewish is super--and for that matter being any person of faith and dignity is super! Hate mongers and murders of today, like the evil oppressors of yesteryear--know that truth and justice and the 10 plagues of Egypt are just a {pow!} and {bam!} away--believe it! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
January 14, 2012
Underwear, It Can Go Either Way
Not since Superman has humankind been so intent on creating the perfect shielded clothing.
In superman's case, his bold blue and red outfit was lined with lead to protect him from the deadly radioactive Kryptonite, which came to earth in a meteorite from his exploded planet Krypton.
Today, the U.S. armed forces are creating their own ever superior protective suits for its warfighters.
In recent times, with the threats of improvised explosive devices in the wars overseas, the U.S. is seeking to enhance the protective armor of its underwear.
In fact, according to Bloomberg Businessweek, "In 2010, 259 service members in war zones were injured in the genital area."
The military's answer is a new protective bomb-resistant brief for men and women--sometimes called ballistic briefs or shrapnel shorts.
The bomb-resistant briefs being tested traditionally were made from materials such as Dupont's Kevlar, however, the Department of Defense is finding that tightly-woven silk is much more comfortable.
Due to the Berry Amendment of 1941 that requires the military to purchase food and uniforms from domestically produced material, the military is looking for a waiver in order to get the needed silk from Asia.
Interestingly enough, unlike the Underwear Bomber who tried to use his underpants as a hiding place for explosives in 2009 to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight, the ballistic briefs are intended to protect people from explosive devices.
The ballistic briefs are serious business--according to Bloomberg, the Army intends to buy 750,000 pairs and 250,000 cup protectors over the next 5 years.
The stopping power of the new protective underpants would even make Superman jealous, although the DoD version doesn't come in bright colored red.
(Source Photo: here)
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