“Every mind must make its choice between truth and repose. It cannot have both.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet “This suggests we can make conscious choices.” We’re the only animal, at least as far as we can establish with our …
“Sometimes divorce is the best thing that can happen to marriage” – Bangambiki Habyarimana, author “Xiomara was a twelve year old skeptic.” Xiomara was a twelve year old skeptic. Her Mom, Xiander, was a nurse, while her …
“To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year.” – E. B. White, writer “Holidays were hard times for her.” Wilhelmina (Willy) was a hardened woman of 55 years who lived alone in a rooming house. …
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” – Winston Churchill, politician “Her concern for her “babies” was paramount.” Vivan was a slightly plump 35 …
“Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.” – Ernest Dimnet,writer “He had gotten a tattoo…” Ulla was thirty-six years old and a legal secretary by profession. She had two children, …
“Being a stepparent can be more demanding at times because the love offered is a conscious choice!” – King Ayles author “…the twins were nice kids…” Tad sold imported cars. He was good at it and it generated a …
“It is no kindness to treat unhappy people as helpless, hopeless, or inadequate, no matter what has happened to them. Kindness is having faith in the truth and that people can handle it and use it for …
“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” – William James, psychologist “…I’m just so confused about so many things…” Sanaa was nineteen years of age, living with …
“We need to understand the difference between discipline and punishment. Punishment is what you do to someone; discipline is what you do for someone.” – Zig Ziglar, author “The only difference between discipline and punishment is really one …
“Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.” – P. V. Sindhu, athlete “He projected a shy, hesitant manner in his communications.” Quentin was a 30 year …