Monday May 20, 2013
Charles Dickens said, "A word in earnest is as good as a speech." On Graduation Day, leave behind a trail of words that not only mesmerize your listeners, but also echo in their hearts for years to come. Share your experiences, however bright or bleak, with your peers and colleagues. Make them feel the passion that surges through your veins.
Graduation Day is a day of reckoning. It heralds the dawn of a new you. Fill your speech with inspiring thoughts, not with rhetoric. If you want to lighten up the mood, use a funny graduation quote. When you address your teachers, mentors, and guides, speak with respect and pride. Make them feel proud of polishing you into a diamond. Express your love to your family. They have stood by your side, through ups and downs. And don't forget to say a few kind words about your school. As Victor Hugo said, "He who opens a school door, closes a prison."
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Monday May 20, 2013
If beaches and barbecues are in your Memorial Day itinerary, wait a bit. There is more to Memorial Day than a summer holiday plan. Take this opportunity to introduce your kids to a patriotic America.
Take your children to a nearby Memorial Day service or parade. In the US, most states have their own parades. Check which one is in your area and make plans. If museums and war memorials interest you, find out which one has an interesting Memorial Day celebration. You will be surprised how much fun these trips can be, when you visit with family and friends.
If you plan to stay at home, celebrate Memorial Day by planning a small cookout. To enrich the theme, ask your guests to bring a war-related souvenir, and talk about it.
Use Memorial Day quotes to add color to your celebration. A two-minute silence observed in the honor of fallen soldiers will mark a thoughtful beginning. Share inspirational war stories with kids, reminding them how lucky they are to live in a free world.
Read and share these inspiring Memorial Day quotes:
Monday May 20, 2013
The next time you are sitting in the comfort of your home and family, spare a thought for those brave soldiers who risk their life for one cause -- your security.
This Memorial Day, share some of the best Memorial Day quotes with your friends. Reflect on Memorial Day quotes by Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States. His words reverberate truth.
Also read some of my earlier collections of Memorial Day quotes:
Friday May 17, 2013
Many parents opt for the "good cop, bad cop" strategy to control their kids' behavior. Often the father ends up being the bad cop by censoring activities or setting up curfew. Naturally, over a period, the dad is seen as the taskmaster who cracks the whip every time kids cross the line.
It does not help for dads to play bad cop every time. Children need to feel comfortable to bond with their father. On the other hand, fathers can do their bit by relaxing the curfew occasionally. A happy father-child relationship is when both learn to love and trust each other. This makes the child realize that boundaries are set for his welfare and safety.
Here are some of the best father quotes to help you bond with your dad. If you are a dad, you will find resonance with these dad quotes.
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