Thanks to all who stopped by my table at National Night Out (NNO) the evening of Tues. August 6th in the Hollywood neighborhood of Northeast Portland. I enjoyed speaking with you!
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Patriot Day
Today is Patriot Day….a good day to think about how we might help each other in our homeland through volunteer work or other means…. as we remember those we lost on 9/11 and honor our heroes of that day.
A Quote for Today
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.”
– George S. Patton
50th Anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” Speech
Today, August 28th, 2013, is the 50th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech known as “I Have a Dream” delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on this day in 1963. For educational purposes, here is a link to the archived text*: http://www.archives.gov/press/exhibits/dream-speech.pdf
While we honor Dr. King and all those who struggled and continue to struggle for equality and justice, you might also think today about the following: What dreams do you have? For yourself? For our society? What are your goals and aspirations?
*Please note: While text of the full speech appears to fall under “fair use” for reproduction, my research has shown that there remain copyright considerations for other media.
You are welcome to stop by my table Tues Aug 6th!
If you missed me at the Fremont Fest Aug. 3rd, stop by my table on Tuesday Aug. 6th, 6-8 pm in the Hollywood neighborhood for National Night Out (between NE 41st/42nd Aves & NE Tillamook & Hancock Sts in the parking lot).
Inspiring Speech by Malala before the United Nations
“…weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, fervor, and courage was born.” – Malala Yousafzai
Included here for the public for educational and motivational purposes:
http://youtu.be/B5X70VyjU0g (about 17 minutes)