From the monthly archives:

July 2010

If We Knew What It Was We Were Doing

July 15, 2010

“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?.” – Albert Einstein Research: North Carolina State University at Raleigh: ‘With more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, North Carolina State University is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and [...]

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For Every Act of Violence and Messiness

July 14, 2010

“… for every act of violence and messiness there are a million acts of kindness and goodness. It just depends where you look.” – Wayne Dyer Wayne’s ‘soul mate’ in this belief was Charles Kuralt, (born in Wilmington, North Carolina 1934 – 1997) who shared his discovery from his journey: “There are a lot of [...]

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I Am Looking for the Truth

July 9, 2010

“I am looking for the truth. The audience doesn’t come to see you, they come to see themselves.” – Julianne Moore (born near Fayetteville, NC) My time in Statesville is a day shorter than planned and I am now heading for Kernersville, NC . While packing I noticed a police car in the parking lot [...]

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Esse Quam Videri

July 8, 2010

“Esse Quam Videri” (To Be, Rather Than To Seem) – North Carolina’s State Motto This is a great quote and motto to have and to live. Marc Yaxley who has made Brevard, NC his home- town lives by the quote every day when it comes to his music and way of life. Now that is [...]

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There are Stories in Everything

July 7, 2010

“There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts, and newspaper stands.” – O. Henry O. Henry was the pseudonym of the American writer William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862- June 5, 1910). O. Henry’s short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever [...]

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I Love to Feed People

July 6, 2010

“I love to feed people.” – Harold Butler (1921-1998), an American entrepreneur. He founded the Denny’s casual dining restaurant chain and helped develop numerous other chains, including Winchell’s, Naugeles and JoJo’s. Harold was co-founder of Denny’s with Richard Jeszk. “Originally Danny’s Donuts, Denny’s was established by Richard Jezak and Harold Butler in1953 in Lakewood, California. [...]

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I Hope People Across the Country Understand

July 2, 2010

“I hope people across the country understand the state of South Carolina a little better now.” – USC Baseball Coach Ray Tanner At Lancer’s home, I shared dinner with the biggest fan of the University of South Carolina’s baseball team: Grandma Dot. Her son John is a close second in the Fan department. They are [...]

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Occasionally Enjoy a Good Cigar

July 1, 2010

“Occasionally enjoy a good cigar. Occasionally enjoy something strong over ice…And remember not to take yourself too seriously. No one gets out of this deal alive.” – Lancer Shull The quote is words of ‘wisdom’ from a School on Wheels team member. You can Google Lancer Shull and you will discover all his wonderful success [...]

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