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whitney!

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yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift....that is why it is called the present.
  • Mc Andrews, KY, USA
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  • Robyn S

    Robyn S says

    I just miss seeing your smiling face. Stopping by to say hello.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • The Ancient One

    The Ancient One says

    The True Measure of Greatness
    Randall S. Weeks


    A young student once asked his old teacher, "Teacher, what is the true measure of greatness?" The teacher looked far away into the mountains and gave the following reply:

    Some measure greatness in height and weight, but great people are never so tall as when they stoop to talk to a child or bend their knees to help a hurting friend.

    Some measure greatness in physical strength, but great people are never so strong as when they shoulder the burden of the downtrodden stranger.

    Some measure greatness in terms of financial gain, but those who show generosity to their family and friends, they are the ones who are truly rich.

    Some measure greatness in applause and accolades, but those who seek opportunity to serve in the quiet places of the world, theirs is the higher reward.

    Some measure greatness in commitment to achieving in material ways, but those who spur others on to reach their goals is great indeed.

    Great people have vision and do not keep the truth to themselves.

    Great people have passion for life and are not ashamed to show it.

    Great people expect the best from others and give the best of themselves.

    Great people know how to work and how to play, how to laugh and how to cry, how to give and how to receive, how to love and how to be loved.

    There are many people who are by the world called "great," but those who bear honor in their hearts, who can, in the evening hours, lie upon their beds and peacefully close their eyes, knowing that they have done all that is within their power to live their lives fully and fruitfully, those are truly great people.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Robyn S

    Robyn S says

    Thank you! She is an amazing woman who has led an amazing life without fearing the lables the world has placed on her. Fascinating read.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary

    Mary says

    Ok then, I was just wondering because it's the book for EKU Reads.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary

    Mary says

    How did you like The Glass Castle?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Robyn S

    Robyn S says

    Thanks! It is only because I am in great company.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anthony D

    Anthony D says

    i love your headline!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Robyn S

    Robyn S says

    Clap, clap, clap...enjoy your final days of freedom. You deserve a break.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anthony D

    Anthony D says

    umm how to read lit is pretty good.. i'm on chapter 5 and i'm finally getting into it.. lol. the chapter analysis is def the hardest part.. lol.. but all in all its not too bad.. i still haven't finished pride and prejudice,, but i'm working on it.. i just finished eclipse and i'm sooooooo excited for breaking dawn! i have a feeling we'll all have it read before we start school.. lol..

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anthony D

    Anthony D says

    Hey! How is Pride and Prejudice? I Bought It The Other Day,, But I Haven't Started Reading It Yet.. I'm Still Reading How To Read Lit.. I Jus Bought It Too.. lol.. (I Know,, I'm A Slacker.. Lol. )

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    well. i put it down, because i wasn't liking it too well. but i'm going to try to go back to it when i finish the book i'm reading now. :]

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    bahaha.
    i'm excited. :D

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    yea, the flashback is the very first chapter. i was hoping the entire book wasn't italicized! that kind of hurt my eyes, haha.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    so far, i'm having a hard time getting into it, but i'm only in like, the second chapter.
    i'm gonna keep trying! :D

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    oh dangg.
    sounds like my kind of book.
    ;] haha

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    nope, i've never read it.
    can you tell me a little bit about it?
    :]]

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    I'm a sucker for romances. BUT, I'm not too picky. As long as it's REAL then I think I'll like it. No unicorns flying over rainbows & pots of gold, haha. :]

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    I'm a sucker for a good romance novel. I'm not too picky about what I read, as long as it's real. :]

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter M

    Peter M says

    Whitney:
    Thanks for your kind words. I always want to know how people got ahold of my book, but I can seldom remember how I got ahold of the books I'm reading! Best, PM

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sasha

    Sasha says

    Whit*lo !! (haha)
    I need a good book.
    Recommend a few to me. :D

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )