"We all know the old adage: ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.’ The truth actually speaks for itself that words—hateful words, outright lies, malicious gossip, slander—have broken hearts, spirits, homes, drove many into depression and to suicide and sent many innocent victims to the gas chamber."— Glasceta Honeyghan, author
"Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It"s your place in the world; it"s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.—" Mae Jemison
Imagination allows us to escape the predictable. It enables us to reply to the common wisdom that we cannot soar by saying, "Just watch!"— Bill Bradley"
If A Dog Were Your Teacher
Author Unknown
f a dog were your teacher
These are some of the lessons you might learn...
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face
to be pure ecstasy
When it's in your best interest
practice obedience
Let others know when they've invaded your territory
Take naps and stretch before rising
Run romp and play daily
Thrive on attention and let people touch you
Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do
On warm days stop to lie on your back on the grass
On hot days drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree
When you're happy dance around and wag your entire body
No matter how often you're scolded
don't buy into the guilt thing and pout
run right back and make friends
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm
Stop when you have had enough
Be loyal
Never pretend to be something you're not
If what you want lies buried
dig until you find it
When someone is having a bad day
be silent .....
...sit close by.
...and nuzzle them gently.