African-American History Month

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of trueeducation.” ~ by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of African-American History Month

I’d like to feature two favorite authors.

I, Too ~ by Langston Hughes 1902–1967

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Tomorrow,

I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll dare

Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then.

Besides,

They’ll see how beautiful I am

And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.

Quote on Things I’ve Learned ~ by Maya Angelou

life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a"life."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands;

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart,

I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.

People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

I've learned that people will forget what you said,

people will forget what you did,

but people will never forget how you made them feel.”