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Iam a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed mycollege degree.The last class I had to take was Sociology.The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wishevery human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term wascalled "Smile."The class was asked to go out and smile…

Weconvince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have ababy, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enoughand we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated thatwe have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they areout of that stage. We tell…

A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill.In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one ofyou but first, let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the bill up.He then…

First quiz. See how you do on this one:Name the five wealthiest people in the world.Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress.Name the last…

It’s a great honor for me to be the third member of my family to receive an honorary doctorate from this great university.  It’s an honor to follow my great-uncle Jim, who was a gifted physician, and my Uncle Jack, who is a remarkable businessman.  Both of them could have told you something important about…

On Thursday, September 20, only hours before his speech before Congress, President George W. Bush spent over an hour talking and praying with a group of twenty some leaders of America's diverse religious communities.  I was surprised and honored to be included in the meeting–this despite the fact that I can by no means be…

God bless __________ in whatever it is that you know he or she may be needing this day! And may ___________'s life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with you.Amen. via eMail, 25 February 2001