I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring, and the last project of the term was called “Smile.” The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document [...]

This fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter flying along in the “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way.
FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an “uplift” for the bird immediately following. By flying in the “V” formation, the whole flock [...]

I was 19, and seriously considering a career change. This teaching thing was not going to be a good idea after all. Everything had worked out fine until the time came for us to practice in real classrooms. One whole week had gone by and I’d had enough.
“Kids are impossible and ungrateful” I had commented [...]

By Bob Perks
Email: Bob@BobPerks.com
Bob is an author, trainer, and inspirational speaker. Visit his website at www.bobperks.com

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I watched intently as my little brother was caught in the act. He sat in the corner of the living room, a pen in one hand and my father’s brand-new hymnbook in the other.
As my father walked into the room, my brother cowered slightly; he sensed that he had done something wrong. From a [...]

A little girl, on the way home from church, turned to her mother and said, “Mommy, the preacher’s sermon this morning confused me.”
The mother said, “Oh! Why is that?”
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