Online Journal Entry 23

Well, spring sprang. We've had our state of grace and our little gift of sanctioned madness, courtesy of Mother Nature. Thanks, Gaia. Much obliged. I guess it's time to get back to that daily routine of living we like to call normal. ~David Assail

I hope you all enjoyed your break--I know you must have enjoyed it as you all were much too busy to think about the Walden projects!! Personally, I thought it was lovely to have some time off and--to tell the truth--I didn't do much work either! With Spring, comes longer days, warmer weather, sunshine--some of my favorite things. What things are you looking forward to experiencing, now that Spring has Sprung? How will you spend your time outside of school in the coming months before summer? Besides, of course, completing AWESOME Walden projects by Friday? :)
A litte Madness in the Spring Is wholesome even for the King. ~Emily Dickinson

Online Journal Entry 22

You don't have to be a "person of influence" to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.--Scott Adams

Our lives have all been touched by special people we know and love. Think about someone whom has a great influence on you? A friend? A family member? A boss? A teacher (not me--you will not get bonus points!!)? Tell me, why were they special and how has knowing them made you a better person?

"The strongest influences in my life and my work are always whomever I love. Whomever I love and am with most of the time, or whomever I remember most vividly. I think that's true of everyone, don't you? "--Tennessee Williams

Online Journal Entry 21

"No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves." ~Amelia Earhart

This weeks blog is a little more complicated. Your assignment is go out and perform a random act of kindness--a kind act for the benefit of someone else which brings no profit or honor to yourself. Then come back here and tell us what you did, how the recipient reacted, and how you felt after you did it. Like the transcendentalists, let's make something of our lives today!

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver. ~Barbara De Angelis