In honor of Martin Luther King Jr: “In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies; but the silence of our friends.” MLK 1929-1968
Entries Tagged as 'Important People'
Quote of the Week : Martin Luther King Jr.
January 13th, 2010 · Comments Off on Quote of the Week : Martin Luther King Jr. · Important People, Quote of the Week
Senator Edward Kennedy and young children
August 27th, 2009 · Comments Off on Senator Edward Kennedy and young children · Children, Important People, My Goals
As the media is covering from every angle, we have reason to be mourning a very important man today.  There is much much coverage, and many many articles. I would like to steer you to just one that will remind us of the champion this man was to the children of America: the children, the […]
Tags: Children·Mr. Rogers·No Child Left Behind·Senator Edward Kennedy
A novel with a cop out ending
April 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off on A novel with a cop out ending · Important People, Musings
 That’s a bit what I experienced today at a workshop hosted by my college’s Diversity Committee. Two folks led three sessions; two open and aimed at students, the other for faculty and staff. It was about 1 and 1/2 hours long. The subject and topic are vital; and the presenters really really fascinating. The […]
Tags: bad novels·conversations·diversity·life lessons·workshops
How old will you be this weekend?
December 12th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Children, Important People, Musings, Uncategorized
A rare moment is about to happen in my house: I’m not going to win the lottery, and as far as I know it won’t be 90 degrees tomorrow, nor will I wake up 25 years old. Or maybe I will. Tomorrow my two children and grandchild come to visit for a short 48 hours. […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Children, eating, Important People, Musings
Although not everyone is a fan of Dear Abby, this is one of my favorite pieces about Thanksgiving day. “Today is Thanksgiving Day, so take a few minutes to reflect upon all the things for which you are thankful. How’s your health? Not so good? Well, thank God you’ve lived this long. A lot of […]