Musings about fame.

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  1. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the
    'Peanuts' comic strip.

    You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
    Just read the passage straight through, and you'll get the point.

    1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
    2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
    3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
    4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
    5. Name the last half-dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and
    actress...
    6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

    How did you do?

    The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday.
    These people are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields, but
    the applause dies. Awards tarnish; achievements are forgotten.
    Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

    So, here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

    1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
    2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
    3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
    4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special
    5. Think of five people with whom you enjoy spending time

    Easier?
    The lesson:
    The people who make a difference in your life are not the
    ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards.
    They are simply the ones who care the most!

    Couldn't have put it better myself!!
     
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  2. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    A splendid posting, Eileen.
     
  3. daisybeans

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    I love this message Eileen..
     
  4. wannabe

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    Makes sense to me. wannabe
     

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