Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She held a role as an advocate for civil rights. After her husband’s death in 1945, Roosevelt continued to be an internationally prominent author, speaker, politician, and activist for the New Deal coalition. She worked to enhance the status of …
This is just a quick poem for all the good educators. If you have someone who’s been a great teacher, give them this poem as a token of appreciation. Reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic Are the basics of a good education. They are the skills our minds will use To live …
Enough can’t be said of the importance of leading a balanced lifestyle. I believe in living a productive life, and I hate the feeling of wasting a day. But being productive means being fruitful, it does not necessarily mean being busy. People often confuse the two. Yes, sometimes you do …
We were made for relationships. Positive relationships. Relationships which mutually build and benefit each person. People weren’t meant to live in solitude. Sure, it’s always nice to have a little “Alone Time”, but there’s no denying the sense of joy and happiness we get from spending a fun day or …
‘Quote of the Week’ Lee Iacocca is one of America’s most well known businessmen. He spent 32 years working with the Ford Motor Company before being fired after clashing with Henry Ford II. He then joined the floundering Chrysler corporation and rebuilt the entire company from the ground up. In …
Beverly Sills was an operatic soprano from New York who was hugely popular with the American public. Her life was a story of humble origins, years of struggle, family tragedy and artistic triumph. She enjoyed great success as an Opera singer and became well-known with the mainstream public through frequent …
This week’s quote is quite a popular one, in fact it has been re-quoted over the Internet nearly half a million times, but that is for good reason. It is so profound and wise, and is excellent advice for anybody in any circumstance or stage of their life. “Enjoy the …
Since Easter time is a time which reminds us to be thankful and show gratitude, I found this quote from G.B. Stern which I thought was quite appropriate: Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone. ~G.B. Stern If you’re grateful for something someone has done for you or given you, …
This week’s quote is from Henry Ward Beecher: “The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.”
This week’s quote is from Sir James Matthew Barrie who was the Scottish author who created Peter Pan. Barrie found delight in bringing joy to others, regaling his friends and family with made-up stories from a young age. A specific line of his which I like is: “Those who bring …