Any Jackass can kick down a barn It takes a skilled Carpenter to build one! – Author Unknown

“Love is the greatest force on the earth!” “The highest love of all finds its fulfillment not in what it keeps, but in what it gives.” Father Andrew “In those whom I like, I can find no common denominator; in those whom I love I can: They all make me laugh.” Wystan Hugh Auden “Teamwork… Read more »

For all those times you stood by me For all the truth that you made me see For all the joy you brought to my life For all the wrong that you made right For every dream you made come true For all the love I found in you Ill be forever thankful baby You… Read more »

Gene Bedley Students who have a tendency or need to move more than others can be taught to replace inappropriate movement that distracts others with non-distracting movement that is acceptable to the teacher. You Can: 1. Replace traditional chairs with “Beach Ball” chairs. Many younger children learn better when bouncing. Make sure you take a… Read more »

The pilot program, designed by WVUSD psychologist Dr. Diana Ketterman, includes five animal leaders from Character Island who teach children and remind adults about the importance of character development in kids. At the kick-off assembly, “Gold Ant” demonstrated to students the importance of taking “responsibility” by acting in a safe, lawful, and dependable manner while… Read more »

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked… Read more »

What is fair? What is right? What is weakness? What is might? What is stronger? The sword, or honesty? Brute strength, or integrity? One must do the job That lays at hand, Try to forgive, to understand. To take life’s knocks, Accept one’s fate To go through life Try not to hate. Temptations are many,… Read more »

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – We must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner

“The only time you don’t fail is the last time you try anything — and it works.” – William Strong

I remember as a high school student wearing a shirt that said What Me Worry? The shirt had a picture of Alfred E. Newman the character that often showed up on the cover of Mad Magazine. Even though we are not wearing the shirt these days we could use a little bit of the psychology…. Read more »