The Story Of Life

The Story Of Life

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your...
The Hole Bucket

The Hole Bucket

A student approaches the teacher with the question, “Could you help me with a question I’ve been struggling with — what is the purpose of my life?” The wise teacher responds, “We’ll get to that in time. Until then, why don’t you first fill this drum with...
Elizabeth Blackwell : She Refused

Elizabeth Blackwell : She Refused

Elizabeth Blackwell was rejected from 29 medical schools. So, she went to visit the schools in person. She was told she should pretend to be a man, because women weren’t fit to receive medical schooling. She refused. Blackwell was accepted by mistake by Hobart College...
Why Not For Man?

Why Not For Man?

Where we live, on the Eastern shore of Maryland, the gentle waters run in and out like fingers slimming at the tips. They curl into the smaller creeks and coves like tender palms. The Canada geese know this place, as do the white swans and the ducks who ride an inch...
The Girl in Pink Dress

The Girl in Pink Dress

There was this little girl sitting by herself in the park. Everyone passed by her and never stopped to see why she looked so sad. Dressed in a worn pink dress, barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go by. She never tried to speak. She never said...
Cat in A Hole

Cat in A Hole

One day, an old man was having a stroll in the forest when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave him his hand to get him out. But the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled his hand screaming...