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National Honor Society and Honor Students Take on Selma
-Timothy Richmond, Jr.
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National Honor Society and Honor Students Take on Selma Selma was a great experience and really paints the picture of the hardships that African Americans faced during that time period. The movie brought tears to the eyes of many and opened the eyes of many. It was a great field trip to go on because it allowed for us to all learn something new. Being able to witness this big event in the Civil Rights movement on big screen was breathtaking, It was a great cast and this movie offered inspiration and insight to the small group who witnessed it. Maybe the Civil Rights Movement isn't over as my Hispanic friends state that the next revolution will be Hispanic rights. They believe that the battle for equality is still going on today and this movie offered inspiration to them. I urge for everyone to make time to see this amazing film.
-Timothy Richmond, Jr.
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Art Appreciation Month, Family Heritage Month (United States), Child Support Awareness Month (United States), Admit You're Happy Month, Family Fun Month, National Catfish Month, National Eye Exam Month, National Golf Month, Peach Month, Romance Awareness Month, Water Quality Month, and National Picnic Month, Cataract Awareness Month ,Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, National Immunization Awareness Month, Psoriasis Awareness Month, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, and Medic Alert Awareness Month A Cool Kinda Student - An Original Song by CHS I get on with life as a Student, I'm a Cool kinda person. I like Work and Football. I like to contemplate Summer. But when I start to daydream, My mind turns straight to Fun. Five six seven eight... Do I love Fun more than Summer? Do I love Fun more than Summer? I like to use words like 'What?' and 'Ratchet.' I like to use words about Summer. But when I stop my talking, My mind turns straight to Fun. Five six seven eight... Do I love Fun more than Summer? Do I love Fun more than Summer? I like to hang out with Mrs. White and Mr. kelly. But when left alone, My mind turns straight to Fun. Five six seven eight... Do I love Fun more than Summer? Do I love Fun more than Summer? I hate Algebra and Physics. But I just think back to Fun, And I'm happy once again. Five six seven eight... "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." National Ice Cream Month, National Grilling Month, National Blueberry Month, National Hot Dog Month, and UV Safety Month. Independence Day (4th of July)Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCEWhen the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical. By the middle of the following year, however, many more colonists had come to favor independence, thanks to growing hostility against Britain and the spread of revolutionary sentiments such as those expressed in Thomas Paine’s bestselling pamphlet “Common Sense,” published in early 1776. On June 7, when the Continental Congress met at the PennsylvaniaState House (later Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, the Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee introduced a motion calling for the colonies’ independence. Amid heated debate, Congress postponed the vote on Lee’s resolution, but appointed a five-man committee–including Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Robert R. Livingston of New York–to draft a formal statement justifying the break with Great Britain.
Did You Know?John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826--the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of Lee’s resolution for independence in a near-unanimous vote (the New York delegation abstained, but later voted affirmatively). On that day, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that July 2 “will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.” On July 4th, the Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence. EARLY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS In the pre-Revolutionary years, colonists had held annual celebrations of the king’s birthday, which traditionally included the ringing of bells, bonfires, processions and speechmaking. By contrast, during the summer of 1776 some colonists celebrated the birth of independence by holding mock funerals for KingGeorge III, as a way of symbolizing the end of the monarchy’s hold on America and the triumph of liberty. Festivities including concerts, bonfires, parades and the firing of cannons and muskets usually accompanied the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence, beginning immediately after its adoption. Philadelphia held the first annual commemoration of independence on July 4, 1777, while Congress was still occupied with the ongoing war. George Washington issued double rations of rum to all his soldiers to mark the anniversary of independence in 1778, and in 1781, several months before the key American victory at Yorktown, Massachusetts became the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday. After the Revolutionary War, Americans continued to commemorate Independence Day every year, in celebrations that allowed the new nation’s emerging political leaders to address citizens and create a feeling of unity. By the last decade of the 18th century, the two major political parties–Federalists and Democratic-Republicans–that had arisen began holding separate Independence Day celebrations in many large cities. JULY 4TH BECOMES A NATIONAL HOLIDAY The tradition of patriotic celebration became even more widespread after theWar of 1812, in which the United States again faced Great Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday; in 1941, the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees. Over the years, the political importance of the holiday would decline, but Independence Day remained an important national holiday and a symbol of patriotism. Falling in mid-summer, the Fourth of July has since the late 19th century become a major focus of leisure activities and a common occasion for family get-togethers, often involving fireworks and outdoor barbecues. The most common symbol of the holiday is the American flag, and a common musical accompaniment is “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United States. 2014-2015 Shelby County Schools' Instruction CalenderJuneteenth© JUNETEENTH.com Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19ththat the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed atGalveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and thearrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. Later attempts to explain this two and a half year delay in the receipt of this important news have yielded several versions that have been handed down through the years. Often told is the story of a messenger who was murdered on his way to Texas with the news of freedom. Another, is that the news wasdeliberately withheld by the enslavers to maintain the labor force on the plantations. And still another, is that federal troops actually waited for the slave owners to reap the benefits of one last cotton harvest before going to Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. All of which, or neither of these version could be true. Certainly, for some, President Lincoln's authority over the rebellious states was in question For whatever the reasons, conditions in Texasremained status quo well beyond what was statutory. General Order Number 3 One of General Granger’s first orders of business was to read to the people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which began most significantly with: "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer." The reactions to this profound news ranged from pure shock to immediatejubilation. While many lingered to learn of this new employer to employee relationship, many left before these offers were completely off the lips of their former 'masters' - attesting to the varying conditions on the plantations and the realization of freedom. Even with nowhere to go, many felt that leaving the plantation would be their first grasp of freedom. North was a logical destination and for many it represented true freedom, while the desire to reach family members in neighboring states drove the some into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Settling into these new areas as free men and women brought on new realities and the challenges of establishing a heretofore non-existent status for black people in America. Recounting the memories of that great day in June of 1865 and its festivities would serve as motivation as well as a release from the growing pressures encountered in their new territory. The celebration of June 19th was coined "Juneteenth" and grew with more participation from descendants. The Juneteenth celebration was a time for reassuring each other, for praying and for gathering remaining family members. Juneteenth continued to be highly revered in Texas decades later, with many former slaves and descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date. Juneteenth Festivities and Food A range of activities were provided to entertain the masses, many of which continue in tradition today. Rodeos, fishing, barbecuing and baseball are just a few of the typical Juneteenth activities you may witness today. Juneteenthalmost always focused on education and self improvement. Thus, oftenguest speakers are brought in and the elders are called upon to recount the events of the past. Prayer services were also a major part of these celebrations. Certain foods became popular and subsequently synonymous with Juneteenth celebrations such as strawberry soda-pop. More traditional and just as popular was the barbecuing, through which Juneteenth participants could share in the spirit and aromas that their ancestors - the newly emancipated African Americans, would have experienced during their ceremonies. Hence, thebarbecue pit is often established as the center of attention at Juneteenth celebrations. Food was abundant because everyone prepared a special dish. Meats such as lamb, pork and beef which not available everyday were brought on this special occasion. A true Juneteenth celebrations left visitors well satisfied and with enough conversation to last until the next. Dress was also an important element in early Juneteenth customs and is often still taken seriously, particularly by the direct descendants who can make the connection to this tradition's roots. During slavery there were laws on the books in many areas that prohibited or limited the dressing of the enslaved. During the initial days of the emancipation celebrations, there are accounts of former slaves tossing their ragged garments into the creeks and rivers to adorn clothing taken from the plantations belonging to their former 'masters'. Juneteenth and Society In the early years, little interest existed outside the African American community in participation in the celebrations. In some cases, there was outwardly exhibited resistance by barring the use of public property for the festivities. Most of the festivities found themselves out in rural areasaround rivers and creeks that could provide for additional activities such asfishing, horseback riding and barbecues. Often the church grounds was the site for such activities. Eventually, as African Americans became land owners, land was donated and dedicated for these festivities. One of the earliest documented land purchases in the name of Juneteenth was organized by Rev. Jack Yates. This fund-raising effort yielded $1000 and the purchase ofEmancipation Park in Houston, Texas. In Mexia, the local Juneteenth organization purchased Booker T. Washington Park, which had become the Juneteenth celebration site in 1898. There are accounts of Juneteenth activities being interrupted and halted by white landowners demanding that their laborers return to work. However, it seems most allowed their workers the day off and some even made donations of food and money. For decades these annual celebrations flourished, growing continuously with each passing year. In Booker T. Washington Park, as many as 20,000 African Americans once flowed through during the course of a week, making the celebration one of the state’s largest. Juneteenth Celebrations Decline Economic and cultural forces provided for a decline in Juneteenth activities and participants beginning in the early 1900’s. Classroom and textbook education in lieu of traditional home and family-taught practices stifled the interest of the youth due to less emphasis and detail on the activities of former slaves. Classroom text books proclaimed Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863 as the date signaling the ending of slavery - andlittle or nothing on the impact of General Granger’s arrival on June 19th. The Depression forced many people off the farms and into the cities to find work. In these urban environments, employers were less eager to grant leaves to celebrate this date. Thus, unless June 19th fell on a weekend or holiday, there were very few participants available. July 4th was the already established Independence holiday and a rise in patriotism steered more toward this celebration. Resurgence The Civil Rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s yielded both positive and negative results for the Juneteenth celebrations. While it pulled many of the African American youth away and into the struggle for racial equality, many linked these struggles to the historical struggles of their ancestors. This was evidenced by student demonstrators involved in the Atlanta civil rights campaign in the early 1960’s, whom wore Juneteenth freedom buttons. Again in 1968, Juneteenth received another strong resurgence through Poor Peoples March to Washington D.C.. Rev. Ralph Abernathy’s call for people of all races, creeds, economic levels and professions to come to Washington to show support for the poor. Many of these attendees returned home and initiated Juneteenth celebrations in areas previously absent of such activity. In fact, two of the largest Juneteenth celebrations founded after this March are now held in Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Texas Blazes the Trail On January 1, 1980, Juneteenth became an official state holiday through the efforts of Al Edwards, an African American state legislator. The successful passage of this bill marked Juneteenth as the first emancipation celebration granted official state recognition. Edwards has since actively sought to spread the observance of Juneteenth all across America. Juneteenth In Modern Times Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal growth rate within communities and organizations throughout the country. Institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Henry Ford Museum and others have begun sponsoring Juneteenth-centered activities. In recent years, a number of local and national Juneteenthorganizations have arisen to take their place along side older organizations - all with the mission to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture. Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement,while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing. The future of Juneteenth looks bright as the number of cities and states creating Juneteenth committees continues to increase. Respect and appreciation for all of our differences grow out of exposure and working together. Getting involved and supporting Juneteenth celebrations creates new bonds of friendship and understanding among us. This indeed, brightens our future - and that is theSpirit of Juneteenth. Father's DayThis article is from: History.com On July 19, 1910, the governor of the U.S. state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first “Father’s Day.” However, it was not until 1972, 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official, that the day became a nationwide holiday in the United States. MOTHER’S DAY: INSPIRATION FOR FATHER’S DAY The “Mother’s Day” we celebrate today has its origins in the peace-and-reconciliation campaigns of the post-Civil War era. During the 1860s, at the urging of activist Ann Reeves Jarvis, one divided West Virginia town celebrated “Mother’s Work Days” that brought together the mothers of Confederate and Union soldiers. In 1870, the activist Julia Ward Howe issued a “Mother’s Day Proclamation” calling on a “general congress of women” to “promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, [and] the great and general interests of peace.” Did You Know?There are more than 70 million fathers in the United States. However, Mother’s Day did not become a commercial holiday until 1908, when–inspired by Jarvis’s daughter Anna, who wanted to honor her own mother by making Mother’s Day a national holiday–the John Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia sponsored a service dedicated to mothers in its auditorium. Thanks in large part to this association with retailers, who saw great potential for profit in the holiday, Mother’s Day caught on right away. In 1909, 45 states observed the day, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson approved a resolution that made the second Sunday in May a holiday in honor of “that tender, gentle army, the mothers of America.” ORIGINS OF FATHER’S DAY The campaign to celebrate the nation’s fathers did not meet with the same enthusiasm–perhaps because, as one florist explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.” On July 5, 1908, a West Virginia church sponsored the nation’s first event explicitly in honor of fathers, a Sunday sermon in memory of the 362 men who had died in the previous December’s explosions at the Fairmont Coal Company mines in Monongah, but it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday. The next year, a Spokane,Washington woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, one of six children raised by a widower, tried to establish an official equivalent to Mother’s Day for male parents. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials to drum up support for her idea, and she was successful: Washington State celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father’s Day on July 19, 1910. Slowly, the holiday spread. In 1916, President Wilson honored the day by using telegraph signals to unfurl a flag in Spokane when he pressed a button in Washington, D.C.In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged state governments to observe Father’s Day. However, many men continued to disdain the day. As one historian writes, they “scoffed at the holiday’s sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness with flowers and gift-giving, or they derided the proliferation of such holidays as a commercial gimmick to sell more products–often paid for by the father himself.” FATHER’S DAY: CONTROVERSY AND COMMERCIALISM During the 1920s and 1930s, a movement arose to scrap Mother’s Day and Father’s Day altogether in favor of a single holiday, Parents’ Day. Every year on Mother’s Day, pro-Parents’ Day groups rallied in New York City’s Central Park–a public reminder, said Parents’ Day activist and radio performer Robert Spere, “that both parents should be loved and respected together.” Paradoxically, however, the Depression derailed this effort to combine and de-commercialize the holidays. Struggling retailers and advertisers redoubled their efforts to make Father’s Day a “second Christmas” for men, promoting goods such as neckties, hats, socks, pipes and tobacco, golf clubs and other sporting goods, and greeting cards. When World War II began, advertisers began to argue that celebrating Father’s Day was a way to honor American troops and support the war effort. By the end of the war, Father’s Day may not have been a federal holiday, but it was a national institution. In 1972, in the middle of a hard-fought presidential re-election campaign, Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s Day a federal holiday at last. Today, economists estimate that Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on Father’s Day gifts. ALS Awareness Month (United States), National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National Bike Month, South Asian Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Asthma Awareness Month, National Pet Month, Celiac Awareness Month, National Guide Dog Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and National Historic Preservation Month
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You waited for it, you wanted it, you YEARNED for it, and here it is…. YOUR 2014 FBLA State Conference Results~! The forecast in Chattanooga was 100% chance of DOMINATION… and when it rains, it pours~!!! Craigmont rained down domination on the competition as we showed up, collected our trophies, and sent all the other schools home with this tails between their legs. Here are your victors… Please do not hold your applause until all names have been read. 5th Place Entrepreneurship Gabrielle Williams, Cyerra Smith, and Onterio Campbell 5th Place Database Design Danielle Williams 4th Place Networking Concepts Manuela Perez 4th Place Public Service Announcement Joseph White, Cameron Watt, and Darian Stevens 3rd Place Computer Gaming & Programming Ernesto Ortiz and Justus Tate 3rd Place Word Processing Lorena Navarrete 2nd Place Word Processing Alix Ambrose 2nd Place Computer Applications NaStarshia Jones 1st Place Computer Applications Tatiyona Reid 1st Place Spreadsheet Applications Talecia Dyson If you see any of these 15 winners, give them an epic high five and tell them that they are awesome because they are.
March 2014March is Irish-American Heritage Month, National Women's History Month, National I Love my HBCU Month, National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month, National Brain Injury Awareness Month, National Atheletic Training Month, and National Nutrition Month
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Student of the Month Ernesto Ortiz is a senior at Craigmont High School and he is a model student. He scored a 30 on his Act his junior year and this month he is being awarded Student of the Month. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan but he has been living in Memphis for approximately five years. He has attended Jackson Elementary, Craigmont Middle and Craigmont High since being in Memphis. He is currently a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and the Chiefs’ soccer team. Ernesto aspires to be a computer programmer after completing four years of college and achieving his Bachelor’s Degree. He loves to play soccer and it is his favorite hobby. His motto his, “Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” Some of his favorites are history, Portal 2, and pizza. “This student has demonstrated excellent work ethics and he always exceeded my expectations of him. Therefore, I highly recommend him for the Student of the Month. He’s just an all around great student and I enjoy teaching Ernesto." | Teacher of the Month Mbarek Amziane is a wonderful teacher here at Craigmont High. He is originally from Agadir, Morocco, which is located in Africa. However, he has been in Memphis for ten years. Within those ten years, he has taught for nine years at Treadwel Middle and High, and Craigmont High Mr. Amziane has been teaching for five years at Craigmont High. Over the years he has taught language arts, four different levels of french, read 180, and academic counseling. In his free time he enjoys soccer, running, and D.I.Y. Mr. Amziane's motto is "Aimez la vie avec courage!" He was asked how does he see the future of education, and his response was "I see a new philosophy that gets away from educating the mass to educating elites." He told us that the best thing about his job was the teenager energy and spirit, it keeps me going because i'm getting older. "This teacher has showed how dedicated he is to his students, and their education. He also makes sure we understand the criteria before moving on. He makes the learning fun, which is a good thing for teenagers. He is just my favorite teacher." |
Teacher of the MonthTeacher Name: Sandra Edscorn-White Native City & State: Denver, Colorado How long in Memphis: 18 years Years of Teaching total. Where? When?: 17 years of teaching at Westside and Craigmont High School Years of Teaching at Craigmont: 7 years Courses taught over the years: English 2 & 3, AP Literature, AVID, and Creative Writing Current courses Taught? English 2 and 3, AVID, and AP Literature Past-Time/ Hobbies: Traveling, horse-back riding, and reading mysteries. Philosophy/Motto: “Life is too short to be mad all the time.” How do you see the Future of Education: “I see education becoming increasingly interactive with more hands on occupational experiences.” What do you like best about your job: "I love interacting with students; I also like that every day is different and presents a new challenge." Jovial, exciting, intelligent, and compassionate are four words that can describe this wonderful lady, Mrs. Edscorn-White. She has the voice of an angel, but the heart of a warrior. Mrs. Edscorn refuses to give up on her students and always has tons of motivation for past and present students. Every day I am honored to take her class and to be under her leadership. Mrs. White is an extraordinary teacher as well as an exceptional debate coach. She is an enthusiast at heart and anyone who has taken her class would say the same. She loves to see her kids achieve and be the best of the best of the best. Mrs. White is one of the best teachers to step foot into Craigmont and we appreciate her. No other person deserves it more than she. -Timothy Richmond, Jr. | Student of the MonthTBA |
Parent of the MonthParent Name: Teresa Beasley Children at C.H.S. of Parent: Demario Green Past-Time/ Hobbies: Watching movie and Working out at the gym Philosophy/Motto: “Believe in yourself.” Favorites: TV show- Criminal Minds She works tirelessly, and she is a loving, giving volunteer of the marching band. -Mr. Ivory | Staff of the MonthBarbara Echols Staff name: Barbara Echols Native City/State: Memphis, TN How long in Memphis: All of her life What do you like best about your job? "Having the ability to work with the students who truly need help." Past-Time/Hobbies: "I enjoy baking and singing in the church choir, and reading. Philosophy/Motto: "If I can help somebody, then my living will not be in vain." How do you see the future of education? Slow but durable. Favorites: Ashley Antoinette- Author Jennifer Holiday- Artist Pretty Women- Movie Barbara Echols is a very kind and sincere person, so it is no surprise that she is great at her profession as a Special Education Assistant. She goes above and beyond the call of a day’s work. Ms. Echols is very creative and multi-talented. Her creativity is commendable to say the least. On several occasions, Ms. Echols lends her talent to assist with the bulletin board outside the library. Once she is presented with the concept and theme she drives to the TLA to cut out letters and shapes to adorn the board. Other times she draws the letters and cuts them out manually. Ms. Echols draws very well. In addition to her visual arts talent Ms. Echols sings in the choir of her church New Sale Missionary Baptist Church, Pastored by the Rev Doctor Frank Edward Ray Senior. Reading is something that she loves to do. As an avid reader, she reads several books a week. She is very family oriented and active in her community. As a matter of fact, she and her family were featured in Orange Mound Documentary, a film about the Historic Memphis Orange Mound Community, which made it to the big screen. I nominated Ms Echols for staff of the month because of her genuine spirit and tireless efforts to help students, faculty and staff. Jeanine Jones |
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"Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."
—Lao-Tze
...When you sell a man a book you don't sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue
you sell him a whole new life.
Love and friendship and humour and ships at sea by night
there's all heaven and earth in a book, a real book.
-Christopher Morley
“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”
― Albert Camus
“Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.”
-Anonymous
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”
― Marilyn Monroe
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
― Robert Frost
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
—Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
― Bernard M. Baruch
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." –Napoleon Hill
"Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn't be done."
-Amelia Earhart
"We see things as we are, not as they are."
-Leo Rosten
"The brighter you are, the more you have to learn."
-Don Herold
"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present."
-Jim Rohn
“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.”
– Les Brown