“History is the record of an encounter between character and circumstances.” – Donald Creighton

“Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find that you have crossed the mountain.” – Author Unknown

“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that so it goes on flying anyway.” Mary Kay Ash – Mary Kay Ash

The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. – Thomas Carlyle

“I get embarrassed that I let my parents down.” “I lie when I really want to get my way!” “If I tell a lie I get into trouble and get punished.” “When I tell a lie it really upsets my mother. My dad comes unglued!” “The worst lie I ever heard was when my sister… Read more »

Our greatest tragedies call for our greatest virtues. – Gene Bedley

On Monday we emailed jokes. On Tuesday we did not. On Monday we thought that we were secure. On Tuesday we learned better. On Monday we were talking about heroes as being athletes. On Tuesday we relearned who our heroes are. On Monday we were irritated that our rebate checks had not arrived. On Tuesday… Read more »

In helping kids develop a humble spirit as well as develop confidence in themselves that they can “handle it” one has to walk a narrow line. Recently I spoke with a 10 year old about the subject. He stated there are two different kinds of pride. You can be so sure of yourself and puffed… Read more »

Teachers are looking for a partner not a pest, engaged but not obsessed, with a sense of persistence and patience. Partnerships require that both sides do their part. My Part: As your child s teacher you can count on me to challenge your child with well planned, highly motivational, intellectually engaging, and disciplined lessons. You… Read more »

The Lives and Legacies of Everyday Heroes Every one of our children needs to know how the world is organized; each needs principles to guide his or her actions. They need to know what is right and what is wrong, what makes the good guys good and the bad ones bad. They need stars to… Read more »