Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Helen Keller

I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Confucius

The Superior Man loves his soul, the Inferior Man loves his Property.

(Confucius)

Monday, December 21, 2009

Extreme Poverty

According to the United Nations, Extreme Poverty is defined as someone who lives on $1.25 per Day, or less. There are 1.4 Billion People in the World, who live in Extreme Poverty!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Universe

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

(Lieh Tzu)

Friday, December 18, 2009

Detroit

It has come to my attention, that the Unemployment Rate in Detroit, is ridiculously high! My heart goes out to those People in Detroit, who are suffering!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Gandhi

Yesterday, I began reading a book about Gandhi, that was written by Louis Fischer. It looks like an interesting book, about an amazing person!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Salt Lake City

The Weather in Salt Lake City, has been quite a bit warmer this Week.

Sometimes at Christmas Time, we hear about the Wise Men bringing the Christ Child; Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Most of us know about Gold, but what exactly is Frankincense, and Myrrh? Frankincense and Myrrh are Special Tree Resins, that have a Nice Scent, and have Anti-Bacterial Properties.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

I am currently writing a Magazine Article, Titled: How to be a Philosopher. I will let everyone know when I finish writing it, and get it Published.

I moved to Salt Lake City, 3 Months ago. I am living Downtown.

Monday, December 14, 2009

My Brother

My Brother, David Ballard, has encouraged me to continue updating this Blog. I had become a bit discouraged, since not very many People were commenting on my Posts, but my Brother told me that as long as my Blog, is helping One Other Person, that my Blog is a Worthwhile Endeavor!