No One is as Free as One Who Loves / 27 Amazing Personal Safety Tips That Will Change Your Life / Shakespeare Play

The Key
to unlocking
the Treasure Chest
of your Heart,
may be found
in
the precious Heart of
another.
.Your Kindly thoughts and deeds
for someone
other,
will provide a dimensional shift
that feels like a Euphoric Utopia
that lets your Spirit
free.

So choose Freedom.
No one
is as Free
as one who
Loves.
Your Sacred Heart
is amazingly Beautiful
and can sing like an
Angel.
It can make Life
immensely more meaningful
and profound.

Your Spirit
can be Floating in a State
of perpetual Freedom.
So,
choose to be
Free.
.
YOU
are one of many Beautiful,
Magical Moments
in Today
and Tomorrow
and Forever.

Let Time stand
still.

The Stars
in the Skies,
are the same
in your Eyes.
.
One of the most Beautiful days
in Life
 comes when you are Grateful
for the Time and the Love 
of others,
and of God.
Thank You
Dear Lord,
for so many Wonderful Blessings
given to those who are responsible
for our Bliss.
Beautiful
Blessings
come from God.

Coming to know
the Love of God,
makes us feel like
we are in Paradise,
and every Story
is a Love Story.

Close your eyes.
See with your
Heart.
Breathe deeply
and feel the flow
as Life and Love
move through you,
as you enter into
a World of Inner
Peace.

You
can escape your worries
and gently drift
to a Beautiful Place.
You can become One
with your Creator
and everything Created.
Open your Heart
and see your World
at Peace. 

Feel the connection
of Love and Life.
  Feel
the most Glorious feeling
you can feel.
Feel complete
and whole.
.
Yes,
feel who you are,
and you will put yourself
where Love flows
throughout Life.

Life is brief.
Love is rare.

But Memories
can be Sweet.
Cherish them,
like your next
breath of air.

God
Creates endless Beauty
and Natural Wonders,
like YOU.

Life is about
LOVE.
Love keeps our World
together.
Your Heart
keeps you together.
The World
that once seemed merely
charming,
is bursting with Life,
and LOVE.

The feeling of Love
is so strong,
that we all connect
together.

Prayer
is the most Beautiful way
to keep God in our
Heart.

 It is so easy to overlook 
the deep and abiding expressions
of God’s Love
 in all of His
Beautiful Works
of Natural Art.

Life
is not to do with
anything,
other than Love.

When Life
is filled with Love,
it is Beautiful
and touches the Soul.
Happiness is reachable
and Life is celebrated
every Day.

If you don’t feel Beauty
in Life and Living,
it just takes a little effort
to find it.

You
may have to venture into
the unknown to set your mind
free,
to choose Hope
and choose your own
destiny.

Search for and find
what makes you
Happy.

You are 
a blooming Blossom
that will someday burst
with the brightest colors.
Trees whisper
and Flowers shout.
Life
is abundant in the gentle sway
of the leaves,
as the wind carries the language
of Love.

Words 
are black and white,
but Life
is not.
We should never
forget.
You are infinitely Beautiful
and Eternally Loved.
You have the Key
to unlock the Future.
Be willing to use the Key
to unlock your Love. 
Be yourself,
Love yourself
and accept who you are.
.
Your precious Life
can create such a Beautiful flow
of soft and soothing emotions.
.
Your Love
can bring Peace and strength
through the gentle and careful way
you share your Life.
Your Compassion
can be Blessing
each one of us.

 One
small act of Kindness,
a Smile,
a positive vibration that we send out,
can have an exponential effect
 for someone else,
we may never come to know.
.
These expressions and gestures
are like the
Butterfly Effect,
by which small changes
can lead to large-scale variations
in the Future.
Your Love
will uplift and fill your Soul
with Beauty.

Your Kindness
touches the Heart
and helps you to feel
more.
You
Breathe Life
into it.

You
can give Life
meaning.
Never tire of trying
to do your best
for those around you,
in this moment.
Close your tired eyes. 
Forget everything in Life
that does not really matter.
(Very LITTLE does.)
   Feel the deep feeling of Love
which emanates from your chest
and runs everywhere
in your Body.

Let your awareness
and positive energy
inspire you.
Wherever you may go,
bring your own Sunshine.
To let Light
come into your Life,
stand where it is
shining.

There is Beauty
beyond what words
may describe.

Listen
each and every day
to the tranquility and quiet
 in the World of Nature,
the forest, trees, and birds.
There is a quietude
so Beautiful and Peaceful
that it flows smoothly
and transitions ones conscience
to make perfect Harmony with it all.
Such awareness
will inspire you
to search your Heart
for the Sacred Space
within yourself.

Your Journey in Life
can Bless you
with Peace and Serenity
and Love.

You
are a Magical Child
of God,
a Beautiful Masterpiece
of the Universe.
You
are a shining Light
of Happiness, Health, abundance
and Joy.
.
You
are not one in a million.
You are one in
Forever.
There is only one of you
in all Time.
.
You are unique
and very extraordinary
in your own unique
and remarkable way.
Life
is all about celebrating and cherishing
each and every moment.
You were in Love
with Life,
as a Child.
Fall in Love again,
  with Life.
It is Beautiful.

From the depths of your
Soul,
listen to the Song
of Life,
and appreciate the tenderness
of each note.
.
Paradise
can be found
on Earth.
It resides in your
Heart.
It has no description,
except the sound
that is found
in the quiet, tranquil and Peaceful
beat of your Sacred
Heart.
Your Spirit soars
to Heavenly Universal Places
that touch the
Heart.
.
Love
is the sensation
of soothing sounds
in each note of Life.
It is impossible
for anyone to cause you
suffering or pain
without your permission.
YOU
must recognize them,
and give permission
for them to enter
your Heart
and mind.
.
In its simplicity,
Love washes away
all negativity that dwells
within.
Forgiveness
is that powerful.
.
Goodnight.

 

27 Amazing Personal Safety Tips
That Will Change Your Life

Be prepared, not scared.

By Bill Stanton

 

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I’ve been around enough bad guys that I can spot one in fewer than three seconds. That’s thanks to more than three decades of combined law enforcement, safety, and security work. Most people, however, are totally unprepared for the perils that can happen in an instant.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a person becomes a victim of identity theft every five seconds. A home is burglarized every 18 seconds. And an aggravated assault takes place every 37 seconds. How many mass shootings and other tragedies will you witness on the nightly news before some sort of disaster strikes home for you? Would you know what to do in an emergency?

Your answer is why I wrote Prepared, Not Scared: Your Go-To Guide for Staying Safe in an Unsafe World. Think of this book as your bedside bodyguard. It’s packed with practical guidance that can save your life and  your loved ones based on advice from world-class security experts and my own 30-plus years of on-the-streets experience as a bodyguard, private investigator, New York City cop, and personal security contributor for NBC’s Today show, ABC News, and Good Morning America.

I’ve provided executive security services for the king of Greece, the Rockefeller family, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and John Kennedy Jr., and Martha Stewart, and have been endorsed by such friends and professional colleagues as Sylvester Stallone, former New York City police commissioner Bill Bratton, Deborah Norville, Megyn Kelly, Rachel Ray, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Inside Edition. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my years of protecting others, it’s that there’s no one better to protect yourself than you. You must recognize dangerous situations before they escalate, and react quickly and decisively when they do. Here are a handful of personal security tips everyone can use to stay safer in an increasingly dangerous world.

1

 

Carry a fake wallet.

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When traveling, avoid high-traffic, claustrophobic areas, which are breeding grounds for pickpockets. Or carry a bogus wallet with a few bucks inside. Keep your real wallet, cash, and I.D. hidden securely where someone can’t slip it out of your pocket.

2

 

Buy two air horns.

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Buy a pair of air horns ($25 each on Amazon): one for your home, and one for your neighbor. If either of you hear this air horn, you agree to call 9-1-1 and direct first responders to the other’s house. At 2:00 a.m., people are going to hear that piercing alarm and know something’s up. (The added benefit is that the noise could scare off a bad guy.)

3

 

Shred your junk mail.

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Your garbage is a reflection of you. Armed with your birth date, gender, and name, you’d be amazed at what an identity thief can do. Be sure to fully destroy any junk mail, family prescriptions, debit and credit card paperwork, bills, and investment statements before you trash them.

4

 

Turn off geo-locating on social media.

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Turn off location tagging on your social media apps. Do you really want everyone to know where you are, where you’ve been, and exactly where a photo was taken? Use a caption to describe what you’re seeing – and be vague. Revealing a region is likely more secure than, say, an exact street in San Diego.

5

Learn how to spot a liar.

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There will always be people out there attempting to deceive you. Watch for a person who is trying to convince rather than trying to convey. When you ask a deceitful person a question, he or she will usually add a lot of unnecessary information rather than giving you the only answer you’re asking for.

For example, let’s say you ask someone, “Did you take my car?” An honest answer would be a straight “no” right off the bat. Someone who’s hiding something would likely add info to be more convincing: “Hey, I’m an honest person. I don’t want to go to jail!” Persuasion is often an indication of deception.

6

 

Think like a burglar.

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To know how a burglar might approach your house, get inside their head. Walk around the outside of your home once or twice with the mind of home invader. Think: “If I’m a burglar, which windows look easy to break or climb through?” Then look through the windows. Can you see expensive items that might tempt a thief? If so, you’ve got some rearranging to do.

After doing your homework, make sure each of these windows has locks, and curtains or blinds that can be drawn when you’re not home.

7

 

Lock your second-floor windows.

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“Second-story men” refers to burglars who prefer to break into a home through a second-floor window because they know that most homeowners don’t tend to lock upstairs windows and doors. So, make sure you lock up the second floor access points when you leave your house.

Also, lock any ladders you keep outside to prevent burglars from using them to break into your house.

8

 

Invest in a security bar for every sliding door.

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Security bars ensure that sliding-glass doors can never be opened or jimmied without breaking the glass. They will thwart burglars and, in an attack scenario, buy you time to call for help. And they’re fairly inexpensive, too: This 20-gauge steel one, from Sabre, is just $20 on Amazon Prime.

9

 

Secure your garage door.

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A closed garage door is about as difficult to breach as a flimsy screen door. Burglars love to pry open a garage door, or even open it (easily) using a factory-setting opener button they can buy online. So, always lock the doorbetween your home and your garage.

10

 

Update your garage door code.

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Change the code at random intervals—rather than once a quarter, like clockwork—and you’ll be unpredictable to anyone casing your house. Also, never leave the factory code as your password.

11

 

Fence in your pool.

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According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, roughly 150 kids under 15 years old drown in pools each summer. Be sure your pool is fenced in and locked whenever you are not there. And consider a second line of defense: a pool alarm that triggers a siren if someone falls in.

12

 

Create a “strong room.”

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Choose one room—or even a closet—in your home and install interior locks to create a “strong room,” a safe haven to be used in the case of a home invasion. In a worst-case scenario that prevents you from exiting the home, you can retreat to this safe room, lock the door, and call the authorities. Buying time in a dangerous scenario is key. You’d be surprised what a difference even 30 to 60 seconds can make.

13

 

Create a “crisis package.”

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Say there’s a medical emergency or someone in your family goes missing. In the case of these kind of emotional crises, would you know where to go to get critical information that would help? Create a “crisis package” for everyone in the family and keep them together in an easy-to-remember location. The package should include the following:

• Recent photo
• Fingerprints
• Emergency contact information
• Photocopy of passport
• Pertinent information on any medical conditions, allergies, or immunizations
• List of medications
• A DNA sample (optional)

14

 

Designate a secret family “code phrase.”

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If a family member is ever in trouble or afraid, saying a code word or phrase can tip others off to an emergency without alarming a kidnapper or someone of that ilk. Choose something normal-sounding, like “How is Aunt Jen feeling?” or “How was work today?” This is also useful for teens who may be at a party where they feel uncomfortable, or a where they drank too much. It means you’ll pick them up discreetly and come up with an excuse for suddenly being there.

15

 

Install at-home failsafes.

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Install a working carbon monoxide detector, and multiple working smoke detectors—one or more on each level of your home. Then, educate yourself and your family on what to do in an emergency. Practice your plan every few months.

16

 

Draw a fire escape map.

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If a fire broke out in your home, would you know how to get out of the house? What if that route was consumed by fire? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that you create a home fire escape plan and identify two possible escape routes out of each room in your home, whether it be a window, a door, or simply moving to another room. The NFPA also offers templates on which you can draw a floor plan of your home and map out escape routes.

17

Order an EpiPen.

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Often the difference between life and death is knowing what to do in an emergency and having the right tools on hand. Raja Flores, MD, is department chair of thoracic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. He recommends these three life-saving items, which you won’t find in a typical first-aid kit:

• EpiPen. Epinephrine could save the life of someone by stopping or slowing a deadly allergic reaction, Flores says. “I would also have Benadryl in your home.”
• Sublingual nitroglycerin. This is an extended release pill that you can put under someone’s tongue when they’re suffering from (or you suspect they could be experiencing) a heart attack. Ask your doctor if keeping sublingual nitroglycerin in your home is right for you.
• Naloxone. The “anti-drug drug” is available as a nasal spray, an injectable, or an auto-injectable that will voice instructions to the user. While that might seem like an extreme precaution, remember how prevalent opioid addiction is and that it’s often hidden from loved ones. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most pharmacies will sell naloxone to you without your having to obtain a prescription when you describe that you want it in case a family member, friend, or visitor is in danger of overdosing on heroin or even a prescription opioid.

18

 

Use hydrogen peroxide to pump a poisoned pet’s stomach.

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Certain plants, household solutions, and even some foods can harm cats and dogs when ingested. For example, sugar-free gum containing Xylitol is toxic to dogs. The smaller your dog, the greater the risk.

If you believe your pet has ingested an object or a poison, you should try to induce vomiting. An easy, safe way to do that is by using hydrogen peroxide. On a smaller dog, use a teaspoon; for a larger dog, a tablespoon or two will do. Hold your pet’s head back and pour it into their mouth. Hydrogen peroxide foams in the stomach, makes a pet nauseous, and induces vomiting. Of course, you should also call your vet for further instructions.

19

 

Save the poison control hotline in your phone.

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According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, “90 percent of exposures reported to poison control centers occur in the home.” Save the toll-free hotline number (1-800-222-1222) in your mobile phone and share it with any babysitters or visitors. More than two million people call the line every year.

20

 

Microchip your pets.

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According to the American Kennel Club, “dog flipping” is a heartbreaking criminal trend on the rise. This is when a thief steals your dog, then sells it for a profit. An estimated two million dogs in America are stolen every year. To keep your dog safe, invest in a microchip, a rice-grain-sized permanent I.D. that is embedded under your pet’s skin. While this may seem invasive, your voiceless dog will thank you for it when you find him hungry and lost far from home, or you’re able to lead police to his captor.

21

 

Be wary when approaching your parked car.

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You should always park a car under lights, if possible. Someone who’s up to no good won’t lurk around a car in a well-lit area. When getting into your parked car at night in a dark spot, be ready for anything. While unlocking the car with one hand, keep another hand on a mace dispenser or some sort of pocket-sized weapon.

22

 

Pack emergency gear in your car’s trunk.

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You have the room—so fill it with things you may need in an emergency. “I have a portable battery charger and a redundancy of items beyond that: jumper cables, water bottles, blankets, flares, reflective vests (if I ever need to get out of my car at night), a first aid kit, bungee cords, changes of clothes, rain poncho, spotlight, fix-a-flat, miniature shovel, umbrella, and even more,” says Stanton. “Why do I have all this? I’d rather have these items there and not need them than need them and not have them.”

23

 

Avoid first-floor hotel rooms.

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Try to avoid a room on the first floor of a hotel if you can. As with all structures, it’s common knowledge that the first floor is the easiest floor to breach. And be sure to engage both the automatic door lock and the typical swinging metal lock, as well as any dead-bolt locks that may be on the door’s interior.

Out and about for the day? Consider leaving your TV or radio on. An intruder (or even a dishonest staff member with key access) might think twice if they hear noise behind the door. Finally, whenever you’re not in your room, place your “Do Not Disturb” sign on your doorknob. You don’t really need turndown service, anyway.

24

 

Learn the phrases you should never say to a cop.

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People constantly challenge police officers on the street. A good cop will not react negatively to words. Other cops? Well, something you say in anger may give them reason to make your life miserable. Here are six common stupid things you should never utter to a cop:

1. “Who are you to tell me what to do?”
2.  “You don’t get to tell me where I go or what I can’t say.”
3. “I pay your salary!”
4.  “You’re a jerk.”
5. “Don’t you have anything better to do?”
6. “You’re talking to me when there are actual criminals out there?”

25

 

Be polite during traffic stops.

When a police officer approaches your automobile, follow these steps to display courtesy and show that you are no threat.

1. Turn off your radio.
2. Turn off the car.
3. Keep your hands on the steering wheel or rest both of your empty hands outside the window. This signals to the officer that you are cooperative, but it also shows that you personally know police officers, and have asked them what they recommend you do when pulled over.
4. If it’s dark, turn on the interior lights to show you have nothing to hide.
5. Once the officer approaches, ask if you should stay inside or exit the vehicle (different states have different protocols).

26

 

Create an active-shooter action plan.

Seventy percent of active shooter situations strike at commercial businesses or schools, according to Stanton. Tragically, this kind of violence is on the rise. If you are caught in an attack, your best chances for survival are having a plan and seeing it through. The Department of Homeland Security advises the following steps:

1. Best option: Run. If there’s an accessible path, try to evacuate the room or area. Don’t waste time grabbing any belongings.
2. Next best option: Hide. Think of an area that’s both out of the shooter’s view and provides cover from bullets—preferably a lockable room that you can barricade—and get there as quickly and as unobtrusively as you can.
3. Last resort: Fight. Fight back only if your life is in imminent danger. That can mean yelling, throwing things at the shooter, or improvising weapons.

27

 

Learn how to handle a gun.

If you own a gun—or ever come across one—you should know the five fundamental rules of firearm safety:

1. Treat every gun as if it is loaded.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you don’t intend to destroy.
3. Never put your finger on a gun’s trigger until you make a conscious decision to shoot.
4. Always be sure of your target, what’s beyond it, and what’s between you and your target.
5. When not in use, a firearm needs to be locked in some kind of secure container—a gun vault is best. If it cannot be secured in a locked location, then a trigger lock should be applied. A loaded firearm should never be unattended.

And to get familiar with more unexpected dangerous things that may be in your house, here are The 50 Deadliest Items in Your Home.

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Knowledge is power,
and LIFE.

School Calendar

2021-22

First Semester
Sept. 7 – December 17   2021

Sept. 7 (TUESDAY)               First Day of First Semester
Oct. 11 (Monday)                   Columbus Day Holiday
Nov. 22 – 26                           Fall Break (and Thanksgiving)
Dec. 17                                   Last Day of Fall Semester

Second Semester

Jan. 4 (TUESDAY)                 Second Semester Begins
Jan. 17  (Monday)                  Dr. Martin L. King Holiday
Feb. 21  (Monday)                  Presidents’ Day Holiday
Mar. 14 – 18                           Spring Break Holiday
April 15 & 18                           Good Friday and Easter Monday Holidays

PERFORMANCE OF MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
was on
MAY 22    – SUNDAY –           DRESS REHEARSAL          FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. at School
MAY 23  (Monday)   Performance Date at School at 7:00 P.M.

Our Sincere Gratitude to Laura Jaye Greer, Director.
What an outstanding performance!

Thank you Students. You were wonderful.

May 27                                    Last Day of Spring Semester

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“He who opens a school door,
closes a prison.“
– Victor Hugo

I wish you all
 Peace.

Hang on
to your Faith.
You will get there.

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A Prelude to Infinity / Remembering Margarete Pross / Friday: Fossil Mania

“Sparks electric only strike
on Souls electrical alike.
The flash of intellect expires,
unless it meet

congenial fires.”

– Hannah Moor

Oh,
precious Earth made Child.
We were given feet of clay,
and Wings.

Our Lives
are
a prelude to
Infinity,
our roots
in the Heavens,
not
underground.
Profound Revelations
guide us
to the Source of all
Beauty.

        Profound Revelations guide us.

And when,
My Dear Friend,
does this Life
end?

No.
Not when your
Heart of clay
ceases to beat.
It stops
when Hearts fail
to comprehend
the Love and Compassion
that dwells
within.

We all possess
a longing
for the unknown.

Yes,
the Immensity and Beauty
of the Universe
is Our Home,
and it is
little known.

“Among all the realities of the invisible world,
mediated to us by the disclosures and promises of God,
and to which our Faith responds,
there is none that more strongly calls into action
this faculty for grasping the unseen
than the Divine pronouncement through the Gospel,
that, though sinners,
we are Righteous in the judgment of God.
That is not only the invisible,
it seems the impossible;
it is the paradox of all paradoxes;
it requires a unique energy of Believing;
it is the supreme victory of Faith
over the apparent reality of things;
it credits God with calling the things that are not
as though they were;
it penetrates more deeply into the Deity of God
than any other act
of Faith.”
– Geerhardus Vos,
Grace and Glory: Sermons Preached
in the Chapel of Princeton Theological Seminary

     Our Home is little known.

Buried deep
within our will to be,
is a Promise,
a Sacred Promise of God Almighty,
to Forgive
and to heal,
and always be.

We weavers
of Dreams,
and other things,
possess
the unexplainable feeling of longing
for a time and place,
we do not know.

And this,
My Precious Friend,
can be a sign
of recognizing
the identity of the Soul.
To envision a picture of a certain place,
unknown in time and space,
may trigger the Soul
to feel a great longing,
a feeling like
we have been there
before.

And
who knows?
The waves of Oceans deep
land upon every
shore,
like the Love
of God
that seeks a way
into every
Heart.

George Matheson

“I give thee back the Life I owe,
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.
O Light that foll’west all my way,
I yield my flick’ring torch to thee;
My Heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.

O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my Heart to thee;
I trace the Rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be.”
– George Matheson

Oh Lord,
grant that our Lives
restore
the borrowed Day,
the Sacred Gift
of
Celestial Love,
the precious Life
given
from Above.

Goodnight.

Remembering Margarete Pross

Once upon a time,
a couple of college friends and I invited

our dear friend and teacher, Mrs. Margarete Pross,
to join us for an evening of music
with John Gary at Hardin-Simmons University.
.
What a magical evening it was.
And later, she cried at the thought that her students
would care enough to

include her in our plans.
.

Those tears still flow though our Hearts,
down though time, and into the lives we

live today.
.

She shared the tragedy of her Life –
of how her husband, holder of both a law

degree and a Ph.D. and Chair of the Department
of Speech at a nearby University, died suddenly.
She felt that without his presence at the school,
she was unfairly dismissed
from her teaching position at this University.
.
Now it was evident that she was fending for herself,
in a very real struggle to merely
survive.

Mrs. Pross was teaching Speech,
along with the Joy of Living,
at a small junior college in, of all places,
Ranger, Texas,
when our group came to pick her up for

the John Gary concert
at her home.
.
As she wiped away tears from eyes
that were always

filled with such compassion for her students,
I looked around at the very humble

surroundings she lived in.

I was mortified at the so-called apartment
she merely existed in.
And I thought privately, how can such circumstance toss

such a Beautiful Human Being
into this.
.
The place made her three students want only to quickly leave.

It was at this time that we decided to assist her in finding
decent living accommodations.
We succeeded in finding a nice

garage apartment for her,
and we included her in our lives,
as much as we could.
.

We finally departed that evening for Abilene
to truly enjoy
a night of music with John Gary in concert,
a great steak dinner,
and as many one liners and jokes as she could endure.
What we created was a great friendship
that lasted many years.

And it began with that evening.
.

Such is the way with the quiet lives we live.
So many teachers,

so many tears, so many lonely evenings,
when it looks as though
no one cares.
All of her students felt, deep in our hearts,
that

this Lady cared deeply for us,
and she made us care

a great deal more than we thought we could.
We learned from her that

much of what we do,
in small ways for others,
really matters.
It creates Joy,
keeps us alive,
and makes our brief Lives
worth living.
.

And in sharing a little of your time and yourself,

you discover

that your life is richer.
You find that Life is more than just living –

you discover that
Love is everywhere
and in everyone
and, to your surprise,
in YOU.
.
And that you have plenty
to share –
that

your Cup runneth over,
with Love.
.

So,
in this moment,
before your Life ceases
to stir the endless sea of Time,
while tears of remembrance can still flow over you,

tell the teacher that held you in her Heart
how much it mattered

that someone cared,
when it seemed, perhaps,
that no one else
would.
.

Take her by the hand,
waltz her out the door,
and share a moment of gratitude
for all the Love that still abides
with you.
.

Life
is like a string of pearls,
consisting of brief moments
of Joy.

And few of them!

Goodnight.
.

“The secret to Life
is meaningless,
unless you discover it
yourself.”
– W. Somerset Maugham,
Of Human Bondage

This week in Philosophy Class:
we will enjoy viewing the Anderson School Production
of Julius Caesar
performed by our students
last Spring in our great outdoor theater.
Our appreciation goes to
Nick Meagher
and
Director George X Rodriguez.
Thank You
for your support.

.

2018-19 Anderson School Calendar

First Semester

Oct. 26                                                Fossil Mania in Glenrose

Nov. 2                                                  Museum of Science & History

Nov. 19 – 23                                        Thanksgiving / Fall Break

T. B. A.                                                Texas A.G.T. Conference (no school)

Dec. 7                                                  Texas Civil War Museum

Dec. 21 (Friday)                                   Last Day of Fall Semester

Dec. 24 – Jan. 7                                   Winter Break Holidays

Second Semester

January 8 – May 24   2019

Jan. 8 (Tuesday)                                 Second Semester begins

Jan. 21 (Monday)                               Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Holiday

Jan. 25 (Friday)                                  Fort Worth Stock Show

Feb. 18 (Monday)                               President’s Day Holiday

Mar. 8 (Friday)                                   Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton

Mar. 11 -15                                         Spring Break Holidays

April 19 & 22 (Fri. & Mon.)                 Good Friday & Easter Holidays

April 30, (Tuesday)                             Scarborough Renaissance Festival ………….                                               Student Day

May 20                                                Prep. Day for Adventure Trip (no school)

May 21 – 24                                        Adventure Trip

May 24                                                Last Day of Semester

Dr. & Mrs. Anderson may schedule 2-5 additional days
(to be announced later) for In-service Training.
Visit our website at http://www.andersonschool.net
for updated information.

    The School Calendar is subject to change.
There are no make-up days
if school is closed due to
 inclement weather.

Inclement Weather Policy:
the school will close if Fort Worth I. S. D. is closed.

(Calendar 2018-2019 / approved 7-29-18)

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“Dr. A,
Thank you
for your most inspiring words from the Heart.
The message today spoke directly to me.
The entire newsletter is a complete gift to anyone
who is Blessed enough to read it.
Only Love is real.
And only Love is important.
I have heard a resounding melody
and like the sweetest of lullabies sings to me.
Trust in the unknown
and then you will know everything.”
– Laura Jaye Greer

Thank You
Laura Jaye,
as always, for the kind words.
They are deeply
appreciated.