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You may not like his company Microsoft. Or perhaps you may not even like him as a person – although I dare say most of us who have strong opinions about the man probably has never even met the man before? Here is a quote from his Harvard Commencement speech in 2007 which resonates with me.

“From those to whom much is given, much is expected.”

While I have not been “given” to the scale that Mr Gates has – at least financially – there is still much I can be grateful for, in view of natural disasters we have seen around the world this year. read more

Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can’t prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you’re presented with and moving on. No matter where you are in life, no matter what your situation, you can always do something. You always have a choice and the choice can be power.

Blaine Lee, Author

Most of us miss out on life’s big prizes. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Oscars. Tonys. Emmys. But we’re all eligible for life’s small pleasures. A pat on the back. A kiss behind the ear. A four-pound bass. A full moon. An empty parking space. A crackling fire. A great meal. A glorious sunset. Hot soup. Cold beer. Don’t fret about copping life’s grand awards. Enjoy its tiny delights. There are plenty for all of us.

Author unknown

To all the fathers and sons out there: treasure your time together…

Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. Most of all, other people can’t stop you. Only you can stop you.

Author Unknown