Monday, February 28, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 28, Book 11
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 27, Book 11
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 26, Book 11
Today you are You,
that is truer than true.
There is no one alive
who is Youer than You.
Dr. Seuss
Friday, February 25, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 25, Book 11
Blessings
Forget about the days
when it's been cloudy,
but don't forget your
hours in the sun.
Forget about the times
you've been defeated,
but don't forget the
victories you've won.
Forget about the mistakes
that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons.
Forget about the misfortunes
you've encountered,
but don't forget the
times your luck has turned.
Forget about the days
when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly
smiles you've seen....
Forget about the plans
that didn't seem
to work out right,
but don't forget to
always have a dream.
Author Unknown
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 24, Book 11
Og Mandino
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 23, Book 11
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 22, Book 11
Monday, February 21, 2011
Chapter 2, Page 21, Book 11
Presidents' Day dates back to our founding father and first President, George Washington. Washington was born on February 22, 1732. On his birthday in 1796, when Washington was in his last full year as president, the day became the holiday known as Washington's Birthday. However, Americans didn't observe this holiday until 1832, 100 years after his birth.
Abraham Lincoln was the next President to gain reverence similar to Washington. Born on February 12, 1809, Lincoln's birthday was first celebrated in 1865, the year after he was assassinated. Although his birthday was not honored as a federal holiday like Washington's, many states adopted it as a legal holiday.
It is not certain how Presidents Lincoln and Washington, whose birthdays were fused in order to form one legal holiday, would have felt about those bargains named in their honor. Washington endured cold, wintry battlefields probably wishing he had a new, warm coat or boots.
As frivolous as our celebrations may seem, it is truly a day to remember those great Presidents of ours and the unflagging work they have done to make our country great. Being a President is not an easy job. I wouldn't want to be one for sure. So today I'm celebrating our Presidents past, present and future.
I have already done my shopping and have some leftover cherry pie in the cupboard!
Have a Merry Monday everyone!
'On Ya'-ma