Optimism – July 11, 2010
It’s interesting how two people can approach similar circumstances with entirely different outlooks. The optimist tries to look on the bright side, believes that good...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
My Flag – July 04, 2010
A gray-haired man, a little bent with age, stood as tall as he could with his hand over his heart as his country’s flag passed...
Love’s Beautiful Music – June 27, 2010
The sweet music of love changes everything within us and around us; it opens our hearts in a way that nothing else can. Even in...
Renaissance Men – June 20, 2010
From time to time we hear great artists or athletes described as “Renaissance men.” Society marvels at the variety of their accomplishments—a football player who...
Safe from Danger – June 13, 2010
Nobody makes it through life without making mistakes. Some are harmless, but others can be dangerous. Most often, safety lies in being cautious and wise....
The Joy of Reading – June 06, 2010
More than 2,000 years ago, when readers were few and books were fewer, the Roman philosopher Cicero observed, “A home without books is a body...
Memories and Memorials – May 30, 2010
It has been said that “a land without ruins is a land without memories—a land without memories is a land without history.”iEach nation has its...
The Bridge of Love – May 23, 2010
Some of the most recognizable structures in the world are bridges. They connect islands to mainlands; they span rivers, streams, and vast caverns. Bridges, whether...
The Silver Lining – May 16, 2010
An old proverb reminds us to look for the silver lining in every cloud. But are the cloudy periods of our lives really lined with...