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Perseverance Personified – Monroe Journal – April 13, 2023
“No life is more tragic than the individual who nurses a dream, an ambition, always wishing and hoping, but never giving it a chance.” Richard DeVos September 3, 2008 – Coors Field – Denver, Colorado: The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in...
One Man’s Courage – Monroe Journal – April 6, 2023
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” Chinese Proverb March 1963 – Mississippi State University – Starkville, Mississippi: University President Dr. Dean Colvard stared out his office window. Outside, students marched peacefully, making...
Too Small – Monroe Journal – March 30, 2023
“If I had listened to all the people who told me you are too small to play basketball, I wouldn’t be in the NBA today. Always believe.” Muggsy Bogues 1980 – Dunbar High School – Baltimore, Maryland: Muggsy Bogues was shooting basketball in the school gym when an...
The Lady Behind the Bridge – Monroe Journal – March 23, 2023
“I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.” David Livingstone May 24, 1883 – Brooklyn Bridge, New York City: After 14 years, the Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic suspension bridge,...
M.K. Goddard – Monroe Journal – March 17, 2023
“Anything is possible if you have enough nerve.” J.K. Rowling July 4, 1776 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: After much debate, the Second Continental Congress had finally agreed upon the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. The atmosphere in the...
Little Woman Starts Big War – Monroe Journal – Mar 9, 2023
‘If you want to change the world, pick up your pen.” Martin Luther November 25, 1862 – The White House, Washington, D.C.: Abraham Lincoln wasn’t looking forward to meeting with anti-slavery activist Harriet Beecher Stowe. She had been openly critical in the...
A Giant Leap for Fankind – Monroe Journal – March 2, 2023
“When I got fired on a Saturday morning, I didn’t see it coming. I learned that no matter how devastating it may seem at the time, something good can always come out of it. When one door closes another door opens is a cliché, but it was true for me.” ...
In the Footsteps of Scott – Monroe Journal – Feb 23, 2023
“Have your own dream! It doesn’t have to be big and fancy like walking to the South Pole but have your own damn dream.” Robert Swan January 17, 1912 – South Pole, Antarctica: British explorer Robert Scott stared in disbelief at the flag with a blue...
A Late Bloomer – Monroe Journal – February 16, 2023
“If at first you don’t succeed, you’re normal. Life is tough, but so are you. Keep dancing and dreaming.” Kid President September 1983 – New York City: He had planned to go to the New York City taxi authority and try to get his...
Rocket Fuel in Her Veins – Monroe Journal – Feb 9, 2023
“I think people who end up ‘first’ don't set out to be first. They set out to do something they love, and it just so happens that they are the first to do it.” Condoleezza...
