Seeking a productive response to the current atmosphere of political and sociological rhetoric about American values and ideals, perhaps we would do well to examine our own ideals and beliefs, and compare/contrast them to what others are crediting to our account. Although the focus of the posts on this blog is especially aimed at child-related issues, the concept can be broadened to include any beliefs and/or ideals we individually, and collectively, hold as sacrosanct. A constant theme presented in this site's entries deals with the values we honor as being important to the fulfillment of our lives as individuals, and as part of a greater community. Let's challenge ourselves during this time of open criticism, accusation, and skepticism, to journey back to our own "center," determine what is worth standing up for, and commit our individual and combined energies and resources to truly making a difference in our homes, communities, nation, and world at large. Doing so, we will be working to ensure a safer and more secure world in which our children can grow and prosper.
~Robert Kennedy
"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round heads in the square holes, the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. But the only thing you can't do is ignore them, because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."
~Apple Computer Advertisement
"As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
~Nelson Mandela
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