Monthly Archives: September 2012

Serving A Good Message

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” — Mother Teresa A small girl stood nervously holding a ball behind the line, ready to serve. It was in the middle of a middle … Continue reading →

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Sponge Brain

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Eric Winger

Because they’re sponges, it’s better to incorporate it into their lives now rather than change behavior (later). ~ Susan Ward Our brains don’t have a very good delete key. If you try to delete something, it’s pretty hard. (As an exercise, look … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Dream Of Time

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Eric Winger

“In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds.” — Robert Green Ingersoll There are times when a dream becomes real, and reality becomes a dream. Towards the end our Toastmasters Area contest last night, the … Continue reading →

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Should vs. Want

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Calvin : There’s no problem so awful, that you can’t add some guilt to it and make it even worse.” — Bill Watterson I “should” give more to charity. I “should” be nicer. I “should” volunteer more. I “should” try … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Are Not Always Pretty

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Eric Winger

“The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.” — Henry Boye A good pyrotechnics display is incredible on the Fourth of July. But fireworks in the home are never, ever a good thing, no matter … Continue reading →

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Showing Up Today

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Eric Winger

“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” — Stacia Tauscher It’s easy for parents to drop their kids off at practice, then run some errands or get some other important … Continue reading →

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A Children’s Book Story

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Eric Winger

(Important Note – For this story to have a happy ending, your volunteer help is needed before October 4th. Click here to help.) “We shouldn’t teach great books; we should teach a love of reading.” — B.F. Skinner The Story A … Continue reading →

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Villain or Hero

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Eric Winger

“We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” — Thomas Jefferson “I … Continue reading →

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True Success

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Eric Winger

“That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world … Continue reading →

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World Gratitude Day

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward Today, September 21st, is World Gratitude Day. Haven’t heard of this holiday? Neither had I. But I can’t think of a … Continue reading →

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