November 2011
Nov 24 Life is a (Thanksgiving) Parade
This is a guest post by Wes Morgan. Ralph Waldo Emerson became one of America’s best known and best loved 19th century figures. He left his original profession as a Unitarian minister to pursue a career in writing and public speaking. “Life is a journey, not a destination,” he once said. I have said this to… View Comments · Keep reading »
Nov 17 An Open Letter to Optimists
My name is Aaron. I am 25 years old and I live in St. Louis, MO. When I was 11 years old my dad brought me down the street to Forest Park where I competed in a 1-mile race that was organized by the Optimist Club of Mid-City St. Louis, MO. This was the firs time… View Comments · Keep reading »
Nov 10 Life’s a Happy Song
You can say one thing about the Muppet’s…they are optimists. The Muppet characters always find themselves in trouble but manage to work together to succeed. “The Muppets” newest movie hits theaters tomorrow just in time for some holiday cheer, childhood nostalgia and reminder to look at the sunny side of life. – Maggie