The pelicans near a fishing village had grown unaccustomed to fishing for their own food, since the local residents had been tossing it to them for years. When the industry dried up, environmentalists feared for the pelicans since they had seemingly forgotten how to fend for themselves.
They imported pelicans from another area and mixed them in with the locals. As the newcomers began foraging for food, it wasn't long before the starving native birds joined them and started fishing for themselves again.
If you find yourself starving for success, one of the best ways to get things going in your life is to be around people who are achieving success. Spend time with them. Watch how they work. Learn how they think. You will inevitably become like the people you are around.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sweet Mistake
"Don't tell me you have a chocolate lab if you're just talking about a dog." - Chuck Welch
The Ultimate Sunscreen
"I bought SPF 75 sunscreen. I squeezed the tube, and out came a wool sweater." - Mike Wiley
Reverend Ricardo Chatmon
Just got home from the privilege of hearing a sermon from the super-charged reverend and fellow Hairspray cast member Ricardo Chatmon over at Christ Church in Bloomington.
The church rocks with spirit. Their song leaders had the walls of the cozy building shaking (unless it was just my eardrums) with love.
Children paraded to the front to recite the books of the Bible musically.
It was like a 90 minute God concert! Dancing, shouting, clapping, all the elements that a tired soul might need to refresh for the coming week.
Ricardo poured himself as much into this role as he did into the play. The title of his sermon was "Will Power," and he reflected on the story of Daniel and his friends, persecuted for their faith and tossed into raging fire and lion's den. They were protected, unharmed. Likewise he shared one of my favorite stories of Job, the man who had everything, lost it, and survived the test through his will.
Next week might bring its challenges, but would they be any greater than the congregant facing a conviction? Mine are small. I'm ready and blessed to launch into the new week, thanks in no small part to my brother Ricardo.
The church rocks with spirit. Their song leaders had the walls of the cozy building shaking (unless it was just my eardrums) with love.
Children paraded to the front to recite the books of the Bible musically.
It was like a 90 minute God concert! Dancing, shouting, clapping, all the elements that a tired soul might need to refresh for the coming week.
Ricardo poured himself as much into this role as he did into the play. The title of his sermon was "Will Power," and he reflected on the story of Daniel and his friends, persecuted for their faith and tossed into raging fire and lion's den. They were protected, unharmed. Likewise he shared one of my favorite stories of Job, the man who had everything, lost it, and survived the test through his will.
Next week might bring its challenges, but would they be any greater than the congregant facing a conviction? Mine are small. I'm ready and blessed to launch into the new week, thanks in no small part to my brother Ricardo.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Building The Wall
I read in Reader's Digest that it has long been established that teenagers who have good communication with their parents are more likely to resist negative peer pressure.
In some small way, I hope that the communication I have with teenagers through coaching and tutoring helps them to put a brick in that wall of personal strength.
In some small way, I hope that the communication I have with teenagers through coaching and tutoring helps them to put a brick in that wall of personal strength.
Making Change
"If I had only changed myself first, I may have changed the world." - Westminster Abby
My goal's not to change the world, just to enjoy it, but the point's right on. We have control over ourselves. I think that my increasing yet imperfect ability to smile through failure, or better yet, to choose to see "failure" as a gateway to something more spectacular, has been one of the more gratifying personal changes over the last ten years.
My goal's not to change the world, just to enjoy it, but the point's right on. We have control over ourselves. I think that my increasing yet imperfect ability to smile through failure, or better yet, to choose to see "failure" as a gateway to something more spectacular, has been one of the more gratifying personal changes over the last ten years.
Friday, June 1, 2012
The Cast List
As posted for Damn Yankees on Prairie Fire Theatre's web site, including 5 more of my Hairspray peeps!
Young Joe Hardy: Chris Stanford
Mr. Applegate: Kyle Wynn
Lola: Whitney Spencer
Van Buren: Kevin Wickert
Gloria Thorpes: Aimee Kerber
Old Joe Boyd: Bob Mangialardi
Meg: Stephanie Swearingen
Rocky: Matt Skibo
Smokey: Ray Rybarczyk/Joe McDonald
Eddie: Jason Coppenbarger
Vernon: Jason Coppenbarger
Henry: Austin Travis
Welch: Ben Ambler
Mickey : Joe McDonald
Sister: Dana Anderson
Miss Weston: Megan Morrisettey
Bouley: Tamuir Kusro
Strane: Nathan Morrisettey
Commissioner: Chris Tervin
Fan Club Member: Fania Bourne
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