The Decision to Act
Quotes January 11, 2014
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. – Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and she set many other records during her flying career.... Read more
Sometimes You Have to Lie
Quotes January 10, 2014
Sometimes you have to lie. But to yourself you must always tell the truth. – Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) In her novel, Harriet the Spy, Louise Fitzhugh observes that unfortunately, circumstances may sometimes call for less than truthful statements. But even in these situations, it is important to always... Read more
The three little words you should never tell a young boy
Videos January 9, 2014
The video is a trailer for an upcoming film documentary on the subject of masculinity in America. It’s an insightful piece from the folks who brought us Miss Representation. Check out the video and please share on Facebook and Twitter if you agree that we need to explore to... Read more
Strikes and Home Runs
Quotes January 9, 2014
Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. – Babe Ruth George Herman “Babe” Ruth was one of the best baseball players of all-time and for decades remained the reigning home run champion. But he also struck out a lot. This quote reminds us that in order... Read more
Watch this woman perform jaw-dropping music with just her hands and a metallic turtle shell.
Videos January 8, 2014
The performer in this video is named Yuki Koshimoto and the instrument is called a Space Drum, which is a member of the steel drum family. The music she is able to produce with this simple instrument is beautiful and inspiring. Read more
Product of Decisions
Quotes January 8, 2014
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. – Stephen Covey This quote by noted author Stephen Covey reminds us that ultimately, it is not the circumstances we find ourselves in that define us, but rather the decisions we make and the... Read more
A Purpose of Human Life
Quotes January 7, 2014
A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved. -Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut (November 11 1922- April 11 2007) was one of the popular American novelists with an unusual writing style of long sentences and little punctuation. His... Read more
Stay Aware, Listen Carefully
Quotes January 6, 2014
My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it. – Judy Blume Judy Blume is a writer known for her accounts in creating children’s stories. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 22nd of February 1938. Back in her... Read more
You Can’t Stay in Your Corner
Quotes January 5, 2014
You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. – A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh) Alan Alexander Milne was a renowned English writer for books and children poems. In one of his books, the famous... Read more
The Best Revenge is Massive Success
Quotes January 4, 2014
The best revenge is massive success. – Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra is certainly one of the most famous and most popular American recording artists and entertainers of all time. He was also a very successful Hollywood actor in 1950s and 1960s and was part of the famous Rat Pack... Read more