Monthly Archives: January 2015

Character Beyond Success – A Lesson from Caroline


“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” Helen Keller “Bad things happen; how I respond to them defines my character and … Continue reading

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Character – On Having What It Takes to Succeed


“Hardwork spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.”   Sam Ewing Woody Allen apparently coined the quotation, “90% of success is showing up.” Although BrainyQuote … Continue reading

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Candles in the Window


“From earliest times to the present, home has always been more than a simple shelter from the elements. Home also represents family and loved ones as well as a place where its members are always welcome. What could be more … Continue reading

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