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Quote for May 25, 2006
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness – constant danger, safe return doubtful – honor and recognition in case of success.” – Sir Ernest Shackleton
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness – constant danger, safe return doubtful – honor and recognition in case of success.” – Sir Ernest Shackleton
"If we use resources productively and take to heart the lessons learned from coping with the energy crisis, we face a future confronted only, as Pogo, once said, by insurmountable opportunities. The many crises facing us should be seen, then, not as threats, but as chances to remake the future so it serves all beings."… Read more »
“By the strength of my arm, by the sight of my eyes, by the skill of my fingers, I swear, as long as life dwells in me, never will I follow any way but the sweeping way of the wind.” – Everett Reuss
“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“This is the true joy in life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; The being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion… Read more »
Representing the Cottonwood Institute, I just came back from attending Community Ventures 2006, a professional development conference supported by The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County. During a session called Profit or Non-Profit: The Same Business Protocols Prevail, with Ira Nottonson and Joseph and Kathleen Contrino, a question was raised about competition in the non-profit sector…. Read more »
Your Final Reflection Paper is due on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. If you lost the Final Reflection Paper assignment handout, please Click Here to download a copy. Failure to complete this assignment will result in an IP in this class.
If you lost the handout and equipment list for our second weekend overnight, Click Here to download a copy of the handout.
“It’s not the critic who counts. Not the man who points out where the strong man stumbled or where the doer of great deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. Whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood. Who strives valiantly, who… Read more »