Month: February 2022

BECOME A PASTA-FARIAN DAY

MIND

Lee Marvin 1924

“The only thing in life that’s really interesting is the contest. We are all contestants–whether we admit it or not. If I read 20 pages of a book and they’re no good, I put it down. Maybe it’s good after 100 pages, but I can’t wait. The author lost.”

*Treat life like the contest that it is. You determine if you are winning or losing.

BODY

Seal 1963

*Look at a picture of Seal as you listen to his music. Think how easy it would have been for him to not want his lupus scarred face to be seen. Be seen today. Be proud of who you are.

SOUL

Victoria Justice 1993

“Starting a new religion… Thinking about becoming a “Pasta-farian”…”

*Victoria Justice sent the above tweet, and she may be on to something. Make Scott Conant’s bucatini recipe and Hailie Duff’s stuffed shells and see if these are good for your SOUL.

MONEY

Jeff Daniels 1955 – watch Dumb and Dumber

• Don’t trade your van for a moped – research your vehicle’s value

*Watch Dumb and Dumber and learn financial lessons from Harry and Lloyd

ENTERTAINMENT

Benicio Del Toro 1967 – watch Traffic

*Watch Del Toro win an Oscar in the movie Traffic.

FOOD

Scott Conant 1971 – bucatini

*Learn from Scott Conant and make his bucatini with heirloom baby tomato sauce.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/heirloom-baby-tomato-sauce

BONUS: Haylie Duff 1985 – stuffed shells with three cheese stuffing

“I started cooking for my friends and family and realized people loved my recipes! So, I decided to share them and started The Real Girl’s Kitchen blog.”

*If you are considering becoming a Pasta-farian, make these stuffed shells too.

https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/haylie-duff/stuffed-shells-with-three-cheese-stuffing-2805713

Which of these two dishes was better for your soul?

DOUBLE BONUS: Smokey Robinson 1940

A boozy whiskey cocktail that’s equal parts mezcal smoke and festive sweetness, thanks to a warm, spice-infused maple syrup.

*Smoky Robinson Cocktail for a nightcap.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/the-smoky-robinson-51258210

SNUB – Millie Bobby Brown 2004

TRA VOLTA DAY

MIND

Alessandro Volta 1745 – Yes, Volta shares a birthday with Travolta

We honor Volta with the word “voltage” – meaning the unit of electrical potential – is named for him.

“You must be ready to give up even the most attractive ideas when experiment shows them to be wrong.”

*It’s February 18 and hopefully you’re not ready to give up because this experiment has proved to be wrong. Keep plugging along.

In honor of Volta’s birthday, try to see how little electricity you can use today.

BODY

Jillian Michaels 1974

*Go to Michaels’ website and choose a workout. Or download her app and do the same.

https://www.jillianmichaels.com/

SOUL

Yoko Ono 1933

Join in with these participatory artworks by Yoko Ono. Print out WAR IS OVER & IMAGINE PEACE posters. Send your wishes to IMAGINE PEACE TOWER & SKYLANDING. Add your smiles to #smilesfilm. Send your testimonies to ARISING. Tribute your parents at My Mommy Is Beautiful & My Daddy Is Beautiful.

*Yoko’s imaginepeace.com website is interactive. Try one of the above to soothe your soul today. And take today to forgive her if you blame her for breaking up the Beatles. Give peace a chance.

Home

MONEY

Dr. Dre 1965

Dre was part of the earliest rap scene and learned how to be an entrepreneur out of necessity. Dr. Dre became a master of hustle. He created opportunity by forging ahead, even when met with great resistance and skepticism.

*Be a master of hustle today. Create opportunity by forging ahead, even when you meet great resistance and skepticism. Listen to Dr. Dre for motivation.

CROSSOVER: FOOD – Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Cognac for a nightcap tonight

ENTERTAINMENT

John Hughes 1950 and Molly Ringwald 1968 – watch 16 Candles, Breakfast Club, or Pretty in Pink

He had written Sixteen Candles for Ringwald, before ever even meeting her. She didn’t even have to audition for the part! After Candles and The Breakfast Club, Hughes wrote Pretty in Pink for Ringwald.

*Pick at least one of the Hughes/Ringwald collaborations to watch today.

FOOD

John Travolta 1954

“Did you know that Europeans eat French fries with mayonnaise, not ketchup? That you can get beer at the movies? Most fascinating is what “they” call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris. They call it a “Royale with Cheese,” 

*Eat like a European and Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction. Check off as you go.

French fries with mayo []         a beer at the movies []            

Royale with Cheese []

[S] [N] [U] [B] – Vanna White 1957

GOATS DAY

MIND

Michael Jordan 1963

“There is no ‘i’ in team but there is in win.”

*And there is an ‘i’ in life. This is your life. Make sure you are taking care of yourself if you want to win at life.

How can you be a little selfish today – to help you win at life?

BODY

Rene Russo 1954

“I work out every day, but not like a maniac. Just 20 minutes on that damn bike, do some light weights, and that’s it and I’ve gotta move on.”

*Get on that damn bike for twenty minutes, lift some light weights, and move on with your day.

Now – move on with your day!

SOUL

Jim Brown 1936

Amer-I-Can was founded in 1988 by NFL Hall of Fame recipient, Jim Brown. The goal is to help enable individuals to meet their academic potential, to conform their behavior to acceptable society standards, and to improve the quality of their lives by equipping them with the critical life management skills to confidently and successfully contribute to society.

*Help Jim Brown out by going to the Amer-I-can website. There you can donate money or volunteer your time to help make a better America.

MONEY

Paris Hilton 1981

“What would you say your ‘brand’ is?’” “What’s the ‘Paris Hilton’ elevator pitch?”

“Timeless,” Paris Hilton replies. “Fun. Um, inspiring, sexy, and what else? Competence. And luxury.”

*How will your dream business be each of the following –

Timeless – __________________________________________________________________________

Fun – _______________________________________________________________________________

Inspiring – __________________________________________________________________________

Sexy – ______________________________________________________________________________

ENTERTAINMENT

Joseph Gordon-Levitt 1981 – watch 50/50 or (500) Days of Summer

*Watch Gordon-Levitt almost win a Golden Globe in at least one of these movies starting with a 5.

FOOD

Ed Sheeran 1991 – bangers and mash

Ed has previously told Oprah that his favorite comfort food is ‘bangers and mash’.

“It’s basically real sausages – not boiled pink hot dogs – with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. Whenever I go home, my mom makes it for me. If she thinks I haven’t been eating, she’ll put 15 sausages in the dish instead of the 3 it calls for”.

*Listen to Ed Sheeran while eating bangers and mash.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/bangers-and-mash-recipe-1922731

SNUB – Brian Acton 1972 – “What’s App?”

WEEK DAY

MIND

The Weeknd 1990

“Be loyal to your own piece of mind.”

*Stay loyal to whatever eases your mind. Don’t stray from what makes you sleep well at night.

BODY

Jerome Bettis 1972

“I don’t work out as much as I did as a player, but I try to work out at least three days a week, preferably four. My workouts have changed too — now it’s all about cardiovascular training and not so much about weightlifting. I lift a little bit to maintain muscle consistency, but I don’t do heavy weights anymore — I do lighter weights and more repetitions. That was a major shift from my playing days. For my cardio workouts, I try to mix it up. I ride the bike; I do the elliptical machine and I walk the treadmill on the highest incline.”

*What did you do for 36 minutes in honor of Bettis #36?

Did you lift some light weights with high reps?

SOUL

Jon Ossoff 1987

He wrote a letter to the Atlanta Jewish community saying his Jewish upbringing instilled in him ‘a conviction to fight for the marginalized, the persecuted and the dispossessed.’

MONEY

Ice-T 1958

“If I go to Denny’s or IHOP, people are like, ‘You eat at IHOP?’ And I’m like, ‘Is there a Gucci egg somewhere that I’m missing?’ An egg is a goddamn egg; I don’t care if it’s from the Ritz Carlton.”

“People have this bizarre idea that, if you have a couple bucks, you gotta eat abstract food. Like we went on vacation in St. Barths, and everything had truffles on it. I wanted to bury myself next to a tree after a while. I was like, ‘Yo, I feel like I’m turning into a fucking truffle.”

*There are no Gucci eggs. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on food.

Try not to spend any money on food today or do the CROSSOVER below.

CROSSOVER – FOOD – Go to Denny’s or IHOP for breakfast – make sure you order iced tea.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mahershala Ali 1974 – watch Green Book

*Watch Ali win an Oscar in Green Book

FOOD

Elizabeth Olsen 1989

She would start out the day with a teaspoon each of almond butter and jam before training

Breakfast: then follow that with a protein shake or eggs and vegetables for breakfast []

Lunch: fish or chicken for lunch []          Dinner: vegetables and another fish for dinner []

Snacks: fresh fruit, vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs throughout the day []

*Eat like The Scarlet Witch – Wanda Maximoff. Check off as you go.

SNUB – John McEnroe 1959 – “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

TOMMY BOY DAY

MIND

Galileo Galilei 1564

“We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.”

*Who can you help discover something within themselves today?

What can you help them discover?

BODY

Jane Seymour 1951 – a round of golf and Pilates

When she’s not golfing, she’s in the gym using a Gyrotonic machine as part of her Pilates routine. After 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 4 marriages, Jane says she’s in better shape than she was 40 years ago.

*Play a round of golf today and/or a get a Pilates workout in.

SOUL

Susan B. Anthony 1820

Susan B. Anthony Project promotes safety, healing, and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence.

*Susan B. Anthony wouldn’t live to see her dream of women’s suffrage but the project in her name can continue to help women. Think of donating to this cause on her birthday.

Welcome

MONEY

Chris Farley 1964 – watch Tommy Boy

“Helen, we’re both in sales.  Let me tell you why I SUCK as a salesman.”

Tommy gets on the same level with a waitress, convincing her to bring him chicken wings. Richard commends Tommy for his ability to read people, for getting inside Helen’s head and telling her what she wanted to hear, when she needed to hear it.

*Watch Tommy Boy to learn how to make sales by getting on the same level with people.

ENTERTAINMENT

Gary Clark Jr. 1984

*Listen to the Blues guitarist of this generation Gary Clark Jr.

FOOD

Matt Groening 1954 – Krusty burger

*Make this Krusty burger and enjoy it while watching Tommy Boy and a few episodes of The Simpsons. It’s probably on FXX right now. Hey Hey!

I’m grateful that I live in Orlando and can go to Universal Studios to eat a real deal Krusty Burger on this day.

https://www.delish.com/restaurants/videos/a49222/how-to-make-simpsons-krusty-burger-video-post/

BONUS: Jaromir Jagr 1972

• When once told that he, and not the Dos Equis guy, is The Most Interesting Man in the World, Jagr replied, “I don’t always drink beer but when I do I drink Corona.”
• His name — and, presumably, his game — inspired Brix City Brewing of Bergen County, New Jersey, to create Jaromir Lager, a “Bohemian-style Pilsner.”

*If you can’t get your hands on a Jaromir Lager, have a Corona for a nightcap tonight.

https://www.brixcitybrewing.com/

SNUB – Doda 1984

VALENTINE’S DAY

MIND

Jim Kelly 1960

“Make a difference today, for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow.”

Kelly, who has endured a battle with cancer, has not only preached, but faithfully practiced.

*Reach out to someone dealing with cancer. Take a long walk with them today and let them know that you are here for them. 

BODY

Danai Gurira 1978

Gurira told Women’s Health that she grew up swimming, running track, and playing field hockey. These days, she also enjoys doing yoga and jogging with her dog.

*Lots of choices for a workout today. Swimming, running, field hockey, yoga, or jogging with your dog. Watch Gurira in The Walking Dead and/or Black Panther for motivation.

SOUL

Frederick Douglass 1818

“I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.”

*If prayer isn’t working, try praying with your legs. Put yourself and what you want into action.

MONEY

Michael Bloomberg 1942

“Don’t take a job based on salary, but on how much you think you can grow at a company.”

*I took a job with low salary and no room to grow at the company. 26 years into my teaching career I realize this and it’s why I want to make a change. It’s never too late and hopefully one day I’ll struggle to give away my entire fortune like Bloomberg.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jimmy Hoffa 1913 – watch The Irishman

*Watch Al Pacino star as Hoffa in the Netflix movie that was nominated for 10 Oscars.

FOOD

Florence Henderson 1934 – UPDATE – chicken piccata

*It is Valentine’s Day. Make Mrs. Brady’s chicken piccata for a romantic home cooked dinner.

https://12tomatoes.com/florence-hendersons-chicken-piccata/

BONUS: Drew Bledsoe 1972

“The uniqueness and diversity of the Walla Walla Valley is unlike anything in the world. Having a career in the NFL was the realization of a childhood dream, but somehow, I couldn’t deny the pull of my roots back to my hometown. My wife Maura and I, along with our team, are excited to celebrate this special place with you by sustainably crafting the purest expression of it with each vintage. We hope you enjoy!”

*Nothing says romance like Drew Bledsoe wine as a night cap.

http://www.doubleback.com

SNUB – Madison Iseman 1997

STRAIGHT CASH HOMEY DAY

MIND

Mike Krzyzewski 1947

“When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!”

*What are you passionate about?

What is a rejection you’ve had with this passion?

BODY

Henry Rollins 1961

“I believe that the definition of definition is reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself.”

*Be better than your parents. Be better than your friends. Be yourself today and crush Rollins’s balanced workout

Iron and the Soul – Henry Rollins

BONUS: Denise Austin 1957

*Go to her website and go shopping for fitness, nutrition, and/or well-being.

https://www.deniseaustin.com/

SOUL

Chuck Yeager 1923

“I really didn’t have apprehension because it doesn’t do a damn bit of good. It’s like religious people say: ‘When you get into trouble in an airplane, don’t you pray?’ No, God can’t help me. I’ve got to help myself. And that’s basically the way you look at it. You can get yourself into a position where it’s impossible to get out. Well, obviously you’re going to die then. If you die, you don’t know anything about it anyway.”

* None of us is immune to fear, and what determines success or failure is how we deal with it.

MONEY

Randy Moss 1977 – “Straight cash homey”

“Straight cash, homey.”

*Only use cash today. If need be, go to the ATM and get out X amount of money for the day and only use it. I know that I am too loose with my debit card, but more disciplined with cash.

ENTERTAINMENT

Stockard Channing 1944 – watch Six Degrees of Separation

*Watch Channing almost win an Oscar in Six Degrees of Separation.

FOOD

Jerry Springer 1944 – mashed potato meatloaf

*While eating Jerry’s mashed potato meatloaf, watch an episode of his show. It will instantly make you feel better about yourself.

https://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Jerry+springer%27s+mashed+potato+meatloaf

SNUB – Mena Suvari 1979 – “Meat products resemble pain, horror, and anxiety.”

EVOLUTION AND EMANCIPATION DAY

MIND

Charles Darwin 1809

“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week.”

“There are different kinds of roses, and the roses suitable to the condition of the specific environment will go onto breed, and the roses that are not suitable to the environment will soon cease to exist.”

*Take time today to smell the evolved roses. Read some poetry and listen to music.

If you are caught up on your reading, dive into “The Origin of Species”

BODY

Josh Brolin 1968

*Knock out Brolin’s “off day workout”. It will make you wonder what his regular workouts are like.

https://www.dmarge.com/josh-brolin-workout

SOUL

Bill Russell 1934

In honor of his passion, dedication, and persistence to succeed against all odds, each year the Summit Bank Foundation will award a four-year Bill Russell Scholarship to a student who has overcome adversity in their journey for success in education.

*He continues to make a difference well into his 80s. Make a difference yourself today. Donate to his charity or find one that is going to help the cause of fighting social injustice in your community.

Bill Russell Scholarship Fund

MONEY

Abraham Lincoln 1809

Lincoln made cuts that he felt were necessary to get his debts paid. Interestingly, he was also willing to slash his largest expense: his home expenses. He was willing to live in a “four-dollar-a-day tavern” to eliminate debt more quickly.

*Don’t beat yourself up about your debt but make a drastic measure today. Living in a tavern sounds pretty cool though. Pick something to slash and start putting that money towards paying off your debt today.

Not convinced? Read this quote from J. Rueben Clark –

“Interest never sleeps nor sickens nor dies; it never goes to the hospital; it works on Sundays and holidays; it never takes a vacation. … Once in debt, interest is your companion every minute of the day and night; you cannot shun it or slip away from it; you cannot dismiss it; it yields neither to entreaties, demands, or orders; and whenever you get in its way or cross its course or fail to meet its demands, it crushes you.”

ENTERTAINMENT

Christina Ricci 1980 – watch Z: The Beginning of Everything

*F*** F. Scott, watch Z: The Beginning of Everything as Ricci steals the show as Zelda Fitzgerald.

FOOD

Aaron Sanchez 1976 – chipotle pulled pork tacos

“One of my favorite tacos! The spicy chipotle is the perfect in this dish, and you get really wonderful flavors with all of the spices.”

*No one knows tacos better than Aaron Sanchez.

Chef Aarón Sánchez’s Slow Roasted Chipotle Chicken

SNUB – Jennifer Stone 1993

LIGHT BULB MOMENT DAY

MIND

Thomas Edison 1847

Edison didn’t invent the light bulb, he improved upon the ideas of 22 other men who pioneered the light bulb before him. Edison simply figured out how to sell the light bulb.

*There are plenty of daily planners and “meal a day” journals, but 365DOLF is going to be the best one available. It’s up to me to not only create it, but to sell it.

BODY

Taylor Lautner 1992

“Push Your Limits.”

*Push your limits today with this Taylor Lautner workout. Almost a month and a half in, let’s start looking for some ab muscles soon.

Taylor Lautner Workout Routine And Diet For Twilight

SOUL

Sheryl Crow 1962

“After I found out I had breast cancer, it made me redefine and refine my life. I want to encourage everybody to quiet your brain, even if it is just for five minutes a day, so that you are able to tap into the divine and what is for you.”

*Redefine and refine your life, starting today. After you quiet your brain for five minutes, listen to some Sheryl Crow for inspiration.

MONEY

Kelly Rowland 1981

“I remember just going completely nuts on trips to Paris and Italy, blowing like 30 grand in 30 minutes at Bergdorf Goodman. It was ridiculous. Eventually, I started to realize that my AmEx bill was really, really high and I needed to chill out.”

*Get your credit card statements out and look at them.

Is it time to chill out? Can you pay your bills?

ENTERTAINMENT

Burt Reynolds 1936 – watch Boogie Nights

Burt Reynolds hated ‘Boogie Nights’ so much that he fired his agent afterward

*Watch Burt Reynolds almost win an Oscar in Boogie Nights.

FOOD

Jennifer Aniston 1969 – vital proteins coffee and lean carbonara

“My go-to collagen routine is adding Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides ($25; shop now on vitalproteins.com) in my morning cup of coffee or smoothie – so easy to use.”

*Start and end your day the Jennifer Aniston way.

What is your signature recipe? “Pasta is the only one I really, really like to do. The one I make all the time is a lean carbonara. On the pasta, I put eggs, cheese, turkey bacon, and a little sautéed red onion and garlic. It’s simple—no cream, no butter, no oil, no nothing. Sometimes I’ll add a little pasta water if needed.”

*Invite your FRIENDS over and enjoy this lean carbonara. Invite me over and I’ll be there for you.

SNUB – Sarah Palin 1964 and Alex Jones 1974 – maybe having a birthday Tea Party

DON’T SWALLOW THE POOL WATER DAY

MIND

Elizabeth Banks 1974

“I suppose the best advice I ever got, frankly the advice that changed my life, came from my uncle who told me to go to drama school and study acting instead of taking a job, because he said the job would always be there.”

*I wish someone would have given me this advice. I’m giving this advice to you right now – do what you want, don’t just take a job.

BODY

Mark Spitz 1950 – swim

“You can control your destiny by controlling your health. Get your cholesterol checked. Everyone else gets sick, but I don’t, was how I used to think. But high cholesterol doesn’t have any symptoms, so there’s no way to see it. It’s the silent killer.”

*Get your cholesterol checked today or at least make an appointment to get it checked. Take a swim in an Olympic size pool and eat some foods that lower cholesterol.

Foods that lower cholesterol

Barley – Eggplant – Apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits

SOUL

Roberta Flack 1937

Her gentle amalgamation of Soul, Gospel, and folk, combined with a message of both empowerment and love, created an intelligent, thoughtful pathway for modern singers

*Listen to some Robert Flack to soothe your soul.

How did listening to Roberta Flack make you feel?

MONEY

Jim Cramer 1955

“The first $10,000 you invest in the market should go to a low-cost index fund or exchange-traded fund that mirrors the S&P 500. This gives investors a way to get exposure to the stock market gains without putting in the time or effort needed to pick individual stocks.”

*Make it your goal to have $10,000 available to invest by the end of this year. Then follow Cramer’s advice for investing it.

ENTERTAINMENT

Laura Dern 1967 – watch Rambling Rose

*Watch Laura Dern almost win an Oscar in Rambling Rose

FOOD

Emma Roberts 1991 – chopped salad for lunch and salmon with teriyaki for dinner

Roberts keeps things healthy, opting for “a chopped salad with avocado, chicken, and tomatoes” for lunch, and a “turkey burger, or salmon with teriyaki sauce, and brown rice with broccoli” for dinner.

*Use the above list of heart healthy foods along with Emma’s meal plan to have 3 healthy meals. 

Lunch – salad with avocado, chicken, and tomatoes []

Dinner – turkey burger [] or salmon, brown rice, and broccoli []

BONUS: Greg Norman 1955 – Greg Norman Estates Australian wine for a nightcap

SNUB – Chloe Grace Moretz 1997