Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Quote: Marshal Suvorov
Switches law for pottery, saves his life
There’s never a good time for cancer. When it hit Willie Leftwich, he was a high-power
When he was in the hospital, he came to realize how great the simple things were, things like just being able to walk. Or eat. Or live without pain.
He decided that the legal profession –- taking depositions, preparing witnesses, going to court, contesting a case, logging hours on a billing time sheet – weren’t all that satisfying in the grander scheme of things.
But what was? Leftwich quit his law firm and went on a search. He tried real estate, investing and even creative writing. None hit the spot.
Then, at a friend’s behest, he tried pottery. He took a class. He was educated as an engineer (undergraduate,
He says ceramics relaxes, calms him, making him happier than ever before. He says it saved his life. His story was told in the AARP Bulletin, December, 2006 issue. See more of his work.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Quote: One of our favorite thinkers,
Anonymous, once said:
Quote: Yuri Vlason on The White Moment
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Quits piano, comes back as leading light
CBS News reported the following: "By age 11, Montero was at a crossroads: already a big fish in a small musical pond. Her parents decided to bring her to the United States to study.
"I think they felt it was their responsibility to provide everything they could for me to develop. And that’s what they did," Gabriela says.
"The family settled in Miami, where as a teenager, she was profiled on television. It was a carefree portrait of the artist as a young woman.
"But privately, there was doubt and frustration. Gabriela’s teacher questioned her talent, and belittled her improvising."
She didn't play for two years. She would come to the piano later, however, and most improbably, is now one of the most sought after names on both the classical, and jazz stages. More....................
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
CNN ANCHOR LOSES JOB,
STARTS INSPIRATIONAL WEBSITE
Stories are grouped by category, e.g. “Half Full,” “Never Too Late,” and “Love.”
Critics sneered but Kagan didn’t mind. She started the site for herself, she said, and said she believes in creating what you seek. “If you want inspiration,” she said, “then create that.”
Quote Super Bowl Champion QB Roger Staubach:
“Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something ... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.”
Friday, November 24, 2006
HIKER SURVIVES MOUNTAIN LION ATTACK, CREDITS GOD
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Quote baseball legend Ted Williams:
“A man has to have goals - for a day, for a lifetime - and that was mine, to have people say, 'There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived.'”
“God gets you to the plate, but once you’re there you’re on your own.”
“There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher.”
Monday, November 20, 2006
TALK HOST BEATS ABUSIVE CHILDHOOD
Friday, November 17, 2006
Quote baseball legend Satchel Paige:
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?”
“Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.”
“You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them.”
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Owner of #1 private co. loses millions enroute to success
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Quote Super Bowl champion QB Joe Namath:
Asha's successful war on disease
Monday, November 13, 2006
Quote U.N. Sec. (1953-61) Dag Hammarskjold:
First business fails, $35 billion success follows