Archive for April, 2008
Mother’s Day
So who came up with the idea of honoring mothers nation-wide on the second Sunday in May?
EARLY CELEBRATIONS
Some historians claim that the predecessor of the Mother’s Day holiday was the ancient spring festival dedicated to mother goddesses. In the ancient Greek empire the spring festival honored Rhea, wife of Cronus and mother of the gods and goddesses. In Rome the most significant Mother’s Day-like festival was dedicated to the worship of Cybele, another mother goddess. Ceremonies in her honor began some 250 years before Christ was born. This Roman religious celebration, known as Hilaria, lasted for three days - from March 15 to 18!
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The Power of Love to Transform and to Heal
Jackie Lantry is a part-time hospital clerk in Rehoboth, Mass. She and her husband have adopted two girls and two boys from China. When Jackie asked her children what they believed in, they said “family.”
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Louder than Anything You Can Say
I teach economics at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I cheerfully asked my students how their weekend had been. One young man said that his weekend had not been so good. He had his wisdom teeth removed. The young man then proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so cheerful.
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Everyday is A Gift
My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s bureau and lifted out a tissue-wrapped package. "This", he said, "is not a slip. This is lingerie." He discarded the tissue and handed me the slip.
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Roses for Rose
It’s a sin around here to not thoroughly enjoy every moment of every golden day. It’s embarrassing to answer, “Did you get out and enjoy the sunshine this weekend?” with “No, I stayed inside.” Co-workers frown and exchange suspicious looks; apparently I’m one of those rain-loving slugs. I tried lying, but my pale complexion gave me away.
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One Finger
“Mom, you should put some of your things away. Baby proof this house,” stated our oldest son Mark as he lumbered up the stairs followed by his wife, Kim, and fifteen－month－old Hannah.
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My best friend Arnold
I recently lost my best friend Arnold in an automobile accident while moving my family to our new home in Arizona. Arnold was an 8-month-old pot belly who taught me so much about love, devotion and companionship. I am devastated by his loss, but thank God daily for blessing me with the joy of having Arnold for his short life.
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Global citizenship begins at home
Good evening ,ladies and gentlemen,my topic is Global citizenship begins at home.
What is global citizen? I think this term exits just as an idea or concept but not really means a citizen with a nationality covering all over the world,The idea is somewhat a sort of code conduct beyond differen coutries and cultures,so it is a value containing the worldwide civilizaton.
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Words of wisdom
●Many people will walk in and out of your life . . .
●But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
●To handle yourself, use your head;
●To handle others, use your heart.
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