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No Chance – Monroe Journal – June 22, 2023
“You can’t always choose the path that you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it.” John O’Leary January 17, 1987 – St. Louis, Missouri: John O’Leary had watched older kids in his neighborhood playing with fire....
Brian’s Story – Monroe Journal – June 15, 2023
“Adversity and struggle are part of baseball. They are part of life. No one is immune. Those who are successful learn to deal with it.” Brian Snitker July 19, 2022 – Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California: Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker leaned...
Ft. Payne’s Sock Queen – Monroe Journal – June 8, 2023
“Don’t listen to those who say, “It’s not done that way.” Maybe it’s not, but maybe you’ll do it anyway. Don’t listen to those who say, “You’re taking too big a chance.” Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, which would surely be rubbed out...
From the White House to the Jail House – Monroe Journal – June 8, 2023
“One of the greatest things that happened in my life was going to prison. I was increasingly drawn to the idea that God had put me in prison for a purpose and that I should do something for those I had left behind.” Chuck Colson July 9, 1974 - Maxwell Air Force...
Star Lady – Monroe Journal – May 25, 2023
“Young people, especially young women, often ask me for advice. Here it is. Do not undertake a scientific career in quest of fame or money. There are easier and better ways to reach them. Undertake it only if nothing else will satisfy you. ...
Big Bird – Monroe Journal – May 17, 2023
“Hold fast to dreams; for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” Langston Hughes Fall 1969 – Salt Lake City, Utah: Carroll Spinney had just spent the last two months...
Granny Brand – Monroe Journal – May 12, 2023
“I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.” David Livingston 1909 – London, England. When 20-year-old Evie Harris heard 24-year-old Jesse...
Tom Starlz – Monroe Journal – May 4, 2023
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to always try one more time.” Thomas Edison March 1, 1963 – University of Colorado Hospital – Denver, Colorado: On a beautiful early spring...
The Man Under the Armour – Monroe Journal – April 27, 2023
“There’s an entrepreneur right now who is making excuses about starting a business. There’s no such thing as a good time to start. Get out of your garage, take a chance and start your business.” Kevin Plank 1997 – Washington, D.C.: Kevin Plank’s...
Sojo and the AT – April 17, 2023
“It makes me happy to be an inspiration to those who might shy away from something difficult.” Soren West Early September 2016 – Monson, Maine: Sojo’s right shoulder was hot, swollen and ached constantly. Tired of...
