Consequence of Choice
“With every choice that we make there is a consequence no matter how good or bad it may be.”
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Poem – Parents Night (By Donal Mahoney)
Parents Night Emma used to do real good in school her mother tells her new teacher. It’s Parents Night at Ryland Elementary. Mostly mothers in attendance. What’s the problem, her mother asks. Fifth grade shouldn’t be hard for her. Emma’s never had a grade lower than a B, her mother says. Teacher says Emma doesn’t do her homework and talks a lot in class. Her mother can’t believe it. Says her […]
Read moreMystery looms over loud booms
Clintonville, Wis. A series of underground booms and explosions rattled the nerves of residents in this small city this week, sending police and public officials searching for a cause. Resident Al Miller likened the sounds to “a heavy-duty thunderstorm,” while a neighbor said it “sounded like a bomb had gone off.” On three successive nights, loud sonic disturbances roused people […]
Read morePoem – A Bit of News Not Fake (By Donal Mahoney)
A Bit of News Not Fake An article in the paper reports something one doesn’t see happen in America very often. Eighty billionaires, millionaires and others close to that level in New York have written to their lawmakers and governor asking to have their taxes raised. They want to support schools, build roads and bridges, and help the poor […]
Read moreJimmy Carter Quote – You’ve Got To Be Kidding
“God answers all our prayers. Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes the answer is ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’ ” – Jimmy Carter
Read moreJapanese Proverb – Stand Up
“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
Read moreLife Expectancy In Syria
Since the start of the Syrian civil war four years ago, the average life expectancy in the country has dropped from 79.5 years to 55.7 years, about the same as in South Sudan and Malawi, according to a new U.N. report
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Charlotte Bronte Quote – Human Beings
“It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: They must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.” – Charlotte Bronte
Read moreGertrude Stein Quote – We are always the same age inside
“We are always the same age inside.” – Gertrude Stein
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