Christmas Music
One of the many things I love about Christmas and the Christmas season is Christmas music. Here are a few of my recent favorites for your enjoyment.
2014
Christmas Gifts
In the penultimate scene of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" the Grinch stands ready to dump the Christmas gifts over the mountain ledge. Then music...
Superhero
In his final days, his story blessed the lives of many all over the world. Ethan will always be remembered as the superhero who brought the world together.
The Fruits of Fear
Fear can move us to both inaction and action. Both are destructive. We must see fear for what it is so that it can be overcome.
Taking a Stand Against Slavery
As much as we wish slavery were the dark nightmare of the past, it unfortunately still haunts us today--destroying lives. We can do something about it.
Meet the WDS Attendees: Part III
In the final post recounting the stories told by some of the 2013 WDS attendees, we learn about doing good within our own sphere of influence.
Meet the WDS Attendees: Part II
In the second entry in this three-part series, we look at more WDS attendees and their stories. They are going out and making their dreams come true.
Meet the WDS Attendees: Part I
The attendees are what makes WDS so exciting, wonderful and special. In the first of a three part series, we look at the report on the $100 Investment.
War and Sacred Blood
War is a terrible thing. It leaves scars on the victor and vanquished alike. Yet, somehow, the blood spilt makes sacred the ground upon which it falls.
Hugs and the Human Touch
Regardless of the promises of the technological age, we all still need human touch. We all still need hugs. We are, after all, human.
Handwritten
The art of handwritten letters appears to be quickly becoming an anachronism, if it hasn't already. Yet, nothing is quite like receiving handwritten mail.
Switch to Creative Commons
I am proud to announce Dream.Learn.Discover is now licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
The Library Book Game
Even in this day and age of electronics, I still love books. The Library Book game combines this love with my love of self-education... discovery.
Four Things Ballroom Dance Taught Me
Ballroom dance was a accidental, yet fundamental part of my college experience. It changed me in ways I never expected. Lessons from ballroom dance.
The Songs Belong to Everyone
Songs and music open our eyes and broaden our understanding in ways unlike anything else. They teach of human relationships and universal understanding.
Living Beyond Our Limits
As the Sochi 2014 Paralympics grow near, I wanted to share the inspirational story of athlete Amy Purdy who teaches us to live our lives beyond our limits.
The Mansion and Other Christmas Stories
Every year I try to read Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" and Henry van Dyke's "The Mansion". This year I gave out audio copies of the later as gifts.
Winning the War on Polio
January 13, 2014, India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization. Five years ago, India accounted for half the new polio cases in the world.
International Bank of You
Become an microfinance underwriter through Kiva as you build the International Bank of You. Fight poverty through helping people help themselves.