Tag Archives: Future Stars

Imagine Something Better

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Trapped by reality, freed by imagination.” — Nicolas Manetta Tragedy can consume us; tragedy can overwhelm us; and tragedy can become us. But there are those among us who, when faced with tragedy, overcome it – using a little imagination. … Continue reading →

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The Making Of A Memory

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Eric Winger

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Jake French is an inspiration. Several years ago through a freak accident, life threw him … Continue reading →

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Not Too Worried

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Eric Winger

“As is the generation of leaves, so is that of humanity. The wind scatters the leaves on the ground, but the live timber Burgeons with leaves again in the season of spring returning. So one generation of men will grow … Continue reading →

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They Matter

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Eric Winger

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” — Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who! Yesterday, the Future Stars Toastmasters didn’t give a speech. They spoke. For that matter, they spoke well. There were no prepared speeches, it was an impromptu speaking … Continue reading →

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The Future Is In The Good Hands Of The Future Stars Family

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Eric Winger

There are times when a family extends beyond the family. Family was the theme of today’s meeting of Future Stars, a youth speaking and leadership group, modeled after a Toastmasters club. My children joined us which put about twenty kids … Continue reading →

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