"My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more intellige...

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
~ Maya Angelou ~












My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some com...
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