Literature Review

Winter is a season of recovery and preparation. - Paul Theroux

“We can’t operate at a higher level without consistency.” from The Bear, by Carmy, Season 1, Episode 2

Today's Encouragement: We must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future. Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Live and let live.Editor's note: I recently listened to an exegetical analysis of this phrase - i.e., consider the meaning of each word individually, then the first two words together, etc., until considering the entire phrase. Give it a shot...

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. — Anne Bradstreet

Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.  Mark Twain

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. ~Albert Einstein, 1952

If you do not try, your chance of success drops to 0.0%...

“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” Vern McLellan

How do we change our current climate from one of contempt to one of kindness? Part of the answer involves big and little acts of kindness. Today, pick a little act of kindness and do it.

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”Søren Kierkegaard

"I don't think there will ever be a time when the principles of Kwanzaa will not be important or timely. It's a great time for reflection and now more than ever our country needs to be reminded of unity." Kellie Carter JacksonHonoring Kwanzaa Celebrations: December 26, 2023 through January 1, 2024

Merry Christmas! Our best to you this Holiday season.