Today, while cleaning out old files, I came across a file folder that had lots of tattered, yellowed pieces of paper inside. Each paper had been attached to the front of our refrigerator at some point in time when our children where growing up. These are mostly short quotes -- but some are longer paragraphs. Each has something on it that I wanted the kids to read and ponder. Before I trash this stash, I think I will put some of the shorter quotes here (from time to time). I do not know the sources for most of these, because I trimmed them as I cut them out. I do hope folks reading these might find a quote or two for their refrigerators. So, here is some brain food for the kiddies.. (or maybe for me)!
In no particular order:
QUOTES FROM OUR PAST...
# Learn from the mistakes of others -- you can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
# A good way to measure people is by the size of the things that make them angry.
# The first one to raise his voice has lost the argument.
# The best victory is to conquer self.
# My favorite: Seek the will of God; nothing more, nothing less, nothing else.
MORE OF THESE QUOTES ANOTHER DAY .....THERE ARE LOTS MORE.
A builder built a temple,
He wrought with grace and skill;
Foundation, pillars, arches,
All fashioned to work his will.
A teacher built a temple
With loving and infinite care,
Planning each arch with patience,
Laying each stone with prayer.
None praised her unceasing efforts,
None knew of her wondrous plan,
For the temple she was building
Was unseen by the eyes of man.
Gone is the builder's temple
Crumpled into the dust;
Low lies each stately pillar,
Food for consuming rust.
But the temple the teacher fashioned
Will last while the ages roll,
For that beautiful, unseen temple
Was a child's immortal soul.
(author unknown)
I never gave any thought to the term, "dumb bunny!" Or to how it originated. Never. It just seems such a rude term.
Today, while looking out the window during an extremely heavy rain storm, I saw 2 adorable bunnies having a meal on our clover.
One little bunny ate its clover while in the shelter of a big bush. Dry.
The other bunny sat eating its clover in the middle of the yard -- getting totally soaked. I thought to myself --"You poor, dumb bunny, get out of the rain!" (never thinking that maybe it liked the feeling of the rain on its little face)
I imagine the term, dumb bunny, might have had its origins as folks watched "challenged" bunnies.
I just looked out again and the situation is still the same. I realize the rabbit's coat gives a degree of protection, but, come on -- your friend has enough sense to get out of the rain. (enough is enough, lol) Common sense is an interesting commodity...
I am sure our "challenged" bunny may be as , or more, intelligent than its pal, but "challenged" bunny may have had fewer opportunities to learn about rain and oleander bushes( or the comfort of dry fur). Or, maybe our "rain challenged" bunny was just born without rain gage talents and has other talents. Or, maybe it just has to mature a bit more.
I could go on from here about such things....maybe I will on another day.
Tastes differ
Talents differ
Abilities differ
Intelligences differ
Background opportunities differ (even if unfair)
Cultural values differ
Should each bunny be expected to achieve the same goals and achieve them at the exact same time? What is the single most important goal you would set for each bunny (for each child)?
