This inspiring movie is a clip from the Oprah Winfrey TV show. Oprah is interviewing Laura Sieminskie, the daughter of Jude Stringfellow, the mother of the family who raised the dog Faith. Faith was born with two severely limited front legs. They were so short and stunted that it was impossible for her to walk on all fours. The dog’s mother was sitting on her, trying to suffocate the deformed dog, when brother Reuben found the dog and brought her to his mother. That began a long, 12–week period of working with Faith, encouraging her to survive and thrive, by learning...

Michael Moore’s at it again, with his “Slacker Uprising” Movie. And this time, you can get his movie for free! The movie depicts his 60–stop 2004 tour to engage the young people of America in the election process. His tour sparked a greater voter turnout, and his new movie, being released on September 23, 2008, may do the same for the 2008 election. Here’s your chance to view the trailer and to sign up for a free copy of the movie. You must be a resident of the United States or Canada to qualify for the free download, when it...

The following quotes are attributed to Andy Rooney, the seemingly crusty old TV news commentator. I’ve learned that ... The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. When you’re in love, it shows. Just one person saying to me, “You’ve made my day!” makes my day. Having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. Being kind is more important than being right. You should never say “no” to a gift from a child. No matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone...

On July 17, 2008, former U. S. Vice President Al Gore gave a speech in Washington, D.C. during which he challenged America to end its dependency on carbon-based fuels within the next 10 years. This is a viable and do-able solution to at least part of the three main problems facing us today—the economy, the environment, and national security. Mr. Gore began his speech with this statement: There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger. In such moments, we are...

This piece was sent to me by a friend. I’m passing it along to you as a friend. Enjoy the tips. • Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. • Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. • Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep. • When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement: "My purpose is to __________ today." • Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. • Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007...