The story was told about Louis Armstrong, who as a small boy was asked by his Aunt, Miss Allie May, to go down to the river and fetch a bucket of water and bring it back. When he went down to the river he saw a pair of eyes looking at him out of the… Read more »
Is it crude to be rude? Yes, you say. Unfortunately, Americans are increasingly seeking to get their way with rude behavior, this according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. You may not have much control over the lame, inappropriate words and actions of adults you encounter at the Mall, in the bank, or walking… Read more »
Hi Gene, How are you? I hope you had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year! Thanks for the video on Heavy Freddy. I was curious to meet him and you inspired me once again. I recommend your conference to everyone I talk to about kids. Question: How long would you… Read more »
TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING THROUGH THE DESERT. DURING SOME POINT OF THE JOURNEY THEY HAD AN ARGUMENT AND ONE FRIEND SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE IN THE FACE. THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED WAS HURT, BUT WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING, WROTE IN THE SAND: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE. THEY KEPT ON WALKING,… Read more »
“…if I have learned anything from a lifetime of overcoming obstacles, it is that success is the reward of perseverance.” – LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” – Douglas Noel Adams
Adults who& *Accuse & excuse a child s behavior *Are too restrictive or permissive *Fail to help the child understand their gifts & talents *Fault one child and favor the other *Lack hope, faith, & love *Over indulge in praise & punishment – Gene Bedley
“The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen.” – Roy E. Moody
Reviewed by J.S. (age 5) Marvin wanted to make some cards for Valentine’s Day. He got paints and colored pencils and papers and they made hearts. They made tall hearts and skinny hearts. Then they delivered them to everybody in the whole wide world. Everybody was happy. There were some left. They wrote “Valentines for… Read more »
11.22.05 Grade 6 students at Sir John A. Macdonald had a visit from Belleville Police Service Constable Aaron Bucci Monday as part of the school’s Anti-Bullying Week activities. The class, made up of 20 boys and three girls, is the senior class in the school and under the instruction of teacher Jane Sprague, takes a… Read more »
