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Tag Archives: Inspiration
Imagine Something Better
“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
Posted in In the community, Toastmasters
Tagged Future Stars, imagination, Imagine Balloons, Inspiration
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We Can Do Better, America
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” — Erma Bombeck There’s a sad statistic buried in this info graphic by CNCS, … Continue reading
Looking Forward On The Path Of Giving Time
“But where were they going Without ever knowing the way?” — Fastball, The Way Yesterday, I looked inward at two years of giving my time. Today, the question is … … Where do I go from here? The short answer … Continue reading
Behind The Scenes, In Memoriam of Dr. Eugene Brady
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged Children, Dr. Eugene Brady, high school, Inspiration, Making A Difference, Needs Of Others, Perry High School, principals, Thank You
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Dragons Are Eco-Friendly Transportation
“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “I believe in everything until it’s disproved. So I believe in fairies, … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Children, Destination Imagination, dragons, dreams, eco-friendly transportation, Inspiration
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An Empty Chairlift
An empty chairlift is an opportunity missed. It was an opportunity for a son and father to spend a day together doing something the son desperately wanted to do for a long, long time. It was an opportunity for a … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged father and son day, Giving Our Time, giving time, Inspiration, Opportunities, scenery, ski bowl, skiing
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The Future Is In The Good Hands Of The Future Stars Family
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
Posted in Toastmasters
Tagged courage, family, Future Stars, Inspiration, motivation, public speaking, Teenagers
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Generosity Day Is Coming
“We’re rebooting Valentine’s Day” — Generosity Day Video If you haven’t heard of Generosity Day yet, consider it a Valentine’s Day reboot. I’ll be participating. If you need more convincing, consider it a one-day experiment in generosity. (Oh, and watch … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged generosity, Generosity Day, Inspiration, sasha dichter, valentine's day
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