"The world in which your were born is just one reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you, they are unique manifestations of the human spirit." -Wade Davis

The quote today is rooted in a lunchtime conversation I had. part of our discussion we talked about living for today and being able to look back on the day and being able to see what we'd done to make the world just a little bit better. If you were to die tomorrow what would you have done today?

Carpe Diem. 

In Childrens Lit this morning we began talking about Newbery medal books. The first award ever given was to a book called "The History of Man," which i happen to have got when I was a freshman in high school and have read multiple times. It's about an inch thick, bible-pages (that's what i've always called them, i dunno what makes them like that. ( Read more... )

"Don't miss an opportunity to say something loving to your partner and other friends and loved ones. There will come a time when it's too late to perform the lingering chore, to do the small favor, to let go the grudge, to make the loving gesture and just simply to talk, provide endearments and tell her you love her. She may know already, but you ( Read more... )

You and me together we'll be
Forever you'll see
We two can be good company
You and me
Yes, together we two
Together, that's you
Forever with me
We'll always be good company
You and me
Yes, together we'll be
- Oliver and Company

Had a really good weekend; PLU was a blast, if wet, muddy, and smelly. Ended 2-3-1 (don't ask on the tie) and I think they were all well deserved wins and losses. So, 6 games and drove 415 miles in 48 hours. I'm so amazingly fried right now. Pretty darn sore too. I rolled/got kicked/sat on my ankle in the first game this morning and only played one ( Read more... )

"Once expanded to the dimenstions of a larger idea, the mind never returns to its original size." - Oliver Wendell Holms ( Read more... )

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it's the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow." - Mary Anne Radmacher

"A Mrs. is forever."

Another beautiful day! Long and crazy busy, but good. I love falling asleep knowing I've really made something of my day ( Read more... )