Merry Christmas

 Only three more days until Christmas and we are also on the last day of our semester today. We made it!!! One semester of face to face learning is in the books. I want to thank all of you for doing everything you could to make it possible that we could stay in school and stay healthy. I am looking forward to 2021 and hoping that we have turned the corner on the Covid virus. I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas and take time to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. This is such a special time of year and such a wonderful time to spend with family. I hope you can find time to sit by a fire, curl up with a good book or just take time to think about all the blessings in your life.

The other day I read something that I wanted to share with my readers. You may have seen this before but I thought it was a good reminder and something for us to think about over the holidays. 

Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip, had a philosophy about life that I believe is a good reminder to all of us. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them 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 five people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.  (Can you name 3? 1?)

5. Name the last five Academy Award winners for best actor and actress...

How did you do?

The point is that none of us remember all the headliners of yesterday. These are not 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.

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 you enjoy spending time with.

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 simply are the ones who care the most! Merry Christmas to all of you.