Ever have to make a difficult decision that would ultimately change a life forever. If so, how much thought did you give to the impact or long term effect that the outcome would have on that person. It’s quite amazing how things are said and done during a moment of rage or mixed emotions. Relationships…
Category: Chapter 1 Who We Are
Safety First
An officer of the law pulled me over today. Why, because the license plate on my car was dirty. An offense that carried a $110 dollar fine. The problem that I have was that it I was clearly not the only driver on the road with a filthy car following a snow storm with temperatures…
Lost
Walked through the hallway with a student today who seemed lost and said it was because she was so caught up practicing a song, that she missed a turn. She would be singing in church on Sunday, and distracted whilst reciting the words over and over so that she would not forget. I then pointed…
Merry Christmas
Oh oh, it is that time of the year again, almost Christmas. A time of giving and getting broke! Why is it that we spend so much time and effort preparing for a day which is about characters like jolly old Santa who spends most of his time sneaking down the chimney with his little…
Classic Quotes
“Don’t you know, work is overrated?” “If you have nothing, no one can take anything from you.” “When you’ve spent too much, spend some more and you will feel better.” “I’m not buying you a drink, you have drinks at home.” “I must look stupid to you.” “Find a Donkey and ride him.” “He is…
Smile for the Camera
Just last night I was sorting through some old photos and came across a picture of me dressed in my Sunday best. As you know, Ledgers Road Methodist Church was an integral part of growing up, for most West Indians in Chalvey. Sunday school at the church was unavoidable and though long, it was religious,…
al•tru•ism
It is my opinion that altruism is a selfless belief that is likely present within each of us. This inherent belief is cultivated and evoked by a sense of citizenship or personal guilt, which triggers a random act of kindness towards others offering a sense of fulfillment for oneself upon completion. And so, on one…
Take Action
A friend once told me that learning had no boundaries. Take action. My father commented, if you can read and understand what is read son, anything is possible. Take action. With these two perspectives in mind, I have learned to enjoy the experience of learning so that I am not easily lead, therefore better prepared…