Early Morning Companion

Don't let the bastards grind you down.

from Acrobat by U2

Happy Halloween

Please check out this article at GOOD about the use of child slaves in making Halloween candy:

Child Slaves Made Your Halloween Candy

Then check out this article on the same website about how to avoid buying candy that is produced using child slaves:

Ethical Halloween Candy That Doesn't Suck

Early Morning Companion

When you've suffered a great deal in life, each additional pain is both unbearable and trifling.




from Life of Pi by Yann Martel, Vintage Canada Edition, Toronto, 2001

Early Morning Companion

I've heard it said that when you first have a dream for yourself, you think it's totally impossible. As time goes on, you'll think it's highly improbable. In the end, you will know it was inevitable all along.

from The 9  Steps to Financial Freedom by Suze Orman; Three Rivers Press; New York; 1997

Happy Mother's Day!