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Eddie and Big Red – Monroe Journal – June 26, 2025

Eddie and Big Red – Monroe Journal – June 26, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 30, 2025 | Encouragement, Limitless Possibilities, Making a Difference

“Each year when it’s Triple Crown time, I keep thinking that it should be me again, but you only get a chance like that once in a lifetime.”        Eddie Sweat November 12, 1973 – Paris, Kentucky: It was a sad Monday morning for Eddie Sweat. The 34-year-old racehorse...
King of the Library – Monroe Journal – May 8, 2025

King of the Library – Monroe Journal – May 8, 2025

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | May 12, 2025 | Compassion, Encouragement, Making a Difference

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”         Proverbs 15 January 18, 1988 – Spencer Public Library – Spencer, Iowa: Vicki Myron, the librarian for the farming town’s 11,000 residents, arrived Monday morning at 8 a.m. as she always did. The temperature was -15...
Running for Dreams – Monroe Journal – February 5, 2024

Running for Dreams – Monroe Journal – February 5, 2024

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Feb 5, 2024 | Chasing Your Dream, Making a Difference, Rising Above Circumstances

“Don’t dream small dreams and don’t let your dreams be molded by people who don’t know what you are called to do. Dream bigger dreams, dreams that transcend you and ultimately trust God to help make those dreams come through.”                 ...
Carol’s Bracelets – Monroe Journal – October 12, 2023

Carol’s Bracelets – Monroe Journal – October 12, 2023

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Oct 16, 2023 | Limitless Possibilities, Making a Difference, Trail Blazer

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”           Margaret Mead September 1966 – Cal State University, Northridge: When 18-year-old, freshman Carol Bates arrived on...

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