Monthly Archives: June 2010

I believe that everyone wants to love and be loved and that happiness stems from a facing and acceptance of self that allows you to give and receive love. Some think of love as a passionate, hungry, dramatic feeling, all … Continue reading →

It is simple enough to say that since books have classes-fiction, biography, poetry — we should separate them and take from each what is right that each should give us. Yet few people ask from books what books can give … Continue reading →

Brides dream of a wedding day heralded with pomp and rcumstance: a beautiful venue with acres of flowers, just the right lusic wafting through the rafters of the church, and gorgeous ttendants and handsome groomsmen bedecked in the most exensive … Continue reading →

Dear Sophie, I cannot leave this place without saying a few words to you. So, my pet, you expect a good deal from me. Your happiness, your life, even depend, you say, upon my ever loving you! Never fear, my … Continue reading →

Everything seemed to be against Kelly. But she had one person on her side, her first-grade teacher. Mrs. Dina loved all her children and told them each day how remarkable they were. She ook turns putting happy little sticky-notes on … Continue reading →

We are all affected by the actions, opinions and beliefs of those around us. Some people feel that young adults are most affected by their families, while others believe that friends have the greatest influence. I believe that the latter … Continue reading →

It is impossible to stop the march of time, and likewise, it is impossible to stop progress. There is no doubt that progress has brought us many wonderful things, such as convenience, improved health, and more leisure time. However, everything … Continue reading →

The head of York city’s school district* wants every potential dropout to have something to remember what could be a short-lived school career: an undiploma. York City School District Superintendent Carlos Lopez wants to give the document, which looks like … Continue reading →

On the very first day, God created the cow. He said to the cow, "Today I have created you! As a cow, you must go to the field with the farmer all day long. You will work all day under … Continue reading →

"Have you ever climbed a mountain before?" I asked the editor. "No, "said Bobby Kennedy, on the phone from Washington, * "What are you doing to get into shape for the climb?" I d. "Running up and down the stairs … Continue reading →