Ordinary Faces

6/16/2010

As I tend 2 daily &

As I tend 2 daily & long-term committments,taking heart in this: We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. Maya Angelou

6/15/2010

Hope is not just one

Hope is not just one single quality or promise. Hope has to do with believing beyond today—knowing there’s a garden of beauty that awaits me. —Joyce Rupp, author

Cont'ing 2 work away

Cont'ing 2 work away...finished a "write-up" on Mr. Obama's speech 4 "outsiders": http://htxt.it/R74e

Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber, "NEVER SAY NEVER" from The Karate Kid Sou...

I saw the film with my Son on opening night..one of the best films I've seen with the life lessons...and the music underscores it!!!

True Food 4 Thought!!!

6/14/2010

It has been an interesting and challenging few weeks. I have been quite busy...The Lord, it seems, just reminded me not to complain, stay focused, assess what can be done and move on...I shared this with my students too...how timeless this truly is!!!

Holding on to anger

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Buddha

The NY Times about c

The NY Times about child soldiers in somalia riled me up in a major way..released a "write-up" about it: http://htxt.it/TZ78

Working away..finish

Working away..finished a few Daily "write-ups" 4 "outsiders": http://htxt.it/CIq7

6/12/2010

Watching "For Neda"

Watching "For Neda" on YouTube as I continue to work away tending to academic committments after another interesting week..

Finished a few "writ

Finished a few "write-ups" for outsiders...this one Iran: http://htxt.it/kfhD

6/11/2010

Talent is God-given;

Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful. - John Wooden

6/09/2010

September - Until I Die

A Lot to tend to....truly have to continue to believe...

6/08/2010

Do or do not, there

Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda (Star Wars movie)

Interesting day serv

Interesting day serving as election coordinator...democracy in action..trying to assess the "day after"...and gear up 4 the rest of the week

6/07/2010

"You can't cross the

"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." Rabindranath Tagore

tending 2 daily acad

tending 2 daily academic committments...finished a "write-up" 4 "outsiders" about the Gulf...and what should be done: http://htxt.it/WAlx

On the road 2morrow

On the road 2morrow serving as an election coordinator in CA made the rounds supporting early set up w/son..hope the turnout will be high...