We cross paths, sometimes even travel together for a bit–to learn from each other.
Drama doesn’t just walk into your life. Either you create it, invite it, or associate with it.
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Curious Trivial Facts (7/9)
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
The term “paparazzi” comes from Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita.” In the film, Marcello Mastroianni writes a gossip column, and Walter Santesso plays his coworker, a tabloid photographer whose name is Paparazzo.
Albert Einstein’s facial characteristics inspired the look of three popular film characters: E.T. had Einstein’s eyes, Yoda had his forehead, and Emmett Brown in “Back to the Future” had his hair.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
Small Town America
Cherishing small towns
America’s gift
Community pride
Life never adrift
Welcoming Main Street
Absent traffic lights
Community hub
Unique stores excite
People greet with “hello”
Strangers become friends
Community loves
Caring’s dividends
Close-knit neighborhoods
Immaculate yards
Community joy
Beauty fills postcards
Town’s crowning jewel
School engages minds
Community guides
Students’ daily grind
White wood-framed churches
God’s daily footprint
Community prays
Town’s faithful blueprint
Mark Twain Quotes
Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful of your life.
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.
Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), better know by his pen name of Mark Twain, is often recognized as one of America’s greatest humorists. Novelist and writer William Faulkner called him the “father of American literature.” While he was in California in 1865, his literary skills struck gold with the story of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.”
Beth Moore Quote
We want Christ to hurry and calm the storm. He wants us to find Him in the midst of it first.
From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”
Beth Moore (born 1957) is an American Christian evangelist, author, and teacher.
Lady Bird Johnson Quotes
Where flowers bloom so does hope.
My heart found its home long ago in the beauty, mystery, order and disorder of the flowering earth.
Claudia Alta Johnson (1912-2007), better know as Lady Bird Johnson, was a former United States first lady from 1963-1969, while her husband Lyndon served as President.
Benjamin Franklin Quotes
Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States. He served his nation as a prominent statesman and effective diplomat.
Final Showdown
After a couple of hours of card playing, the final stakes come down to this rivalry between two players. Their card-playing skills have outlasted the rest of the field.
The final hand is ready to go with cards now being shuffled and dealt. The room’s atmosphere deals out its own stillness, filled with the sharpened concentration of these two savvy card sharks.
The old man’s mind strains to stay focused, and his eyes fill with intensity. The master has traveled down this path many times in the past. His experience is sure to overcome his younger opponent.
The young, upstart challenges for the master’s crown. His fearless, confident approach attempts to break through. Will his skills and luck be enough?
Looking over their cards again and again, both competitors try to gain one last advantage before this final, dramatic hand plays out.
The room’s activity grows quiet. The small gallery of onlookers silently waits for the night’s final outcome.
The young man understands that the next play will determine the winner. Victory is within his reach.
Grandpa boldly asks, “Got any four’s?”
His determined grandson replies back with a smile, “Go fish!”
Curious Trivial Facts (7/2)
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
Collarless sweaters that button down the front were named for the man who was fond of wearing them–James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan. In addition to starting a fashion trend, Brudenell led the famous Change of the Light Brigade in 1854, during the Crimean War.
“Wicked” author Gregory Maguire chose Elphaba as the name of the Wicked Witch of the West in tribute to “Oz” author L. Frank Baum. The name is a phonetic take on Baum’s initials, L-F-B.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was a former first lady of the United States during her husband’s tenure as President (1933-1945). Her life was filled with many accomplishments and pursuits outside of her political involvement with her husband: diplomat (United Nations) and activist (human rights).
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