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If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

 

It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.

 

Life time Catch

He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake.

On the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish and perch with worms. Then he tied on a small silver lure and practiced casting. The lure struck the water and caused colored ripples in the sunset, then silver ripples as the moon rose over the lake.

When his peapole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock.

Finally, he very gingerly lifted the exhausted fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass.

The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish, gills playing back and forth in the moonlight. The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M.--

　A Forever Friend

　　'A friend walk in when the rest of the world walks out.'
　　Sometimes in life,
　　You find a special friend;
　　Someone who changes your life just by being part of it.
　　Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop;
　　Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.
　　Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.
　　This is Forever Friendship.
　　when you're down,
　　and the world seems dark and empty,
　　Your forever friend lifts you up in spirits and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full.
　　Your forever friend gets you through the hard times,the sad times,and the confused times.
　　If you turn and walk away,
　　Your forever friend follows,
　　If you lose you way,
　　Your forever friend guides you and cheers you on.
　　Your forever frien

　　I Will Be There

　　If one day you feel like crying... 　

　　Call me.

　　I don't promise that I will make you laugh,

　　But I can cry with you.

　　If one day you want to run away —

　　Don't be afraid to call me.

　　I don't promise to ask you to stop...

　　But I can run with you.

　　If one day you don't want to listen to anyone...

　　Call me.

　　I promise to be there for you,

　　And I promise to be very quiet.

　　But if one day you call...

　　And there is no answer...

　　Come fast to see me,

　　Perhaps I need you.

　　我会与你相伴

　　如果有一天你想要哭，

　　呼唤我。

　　我不能保证把你逗笑，

　　但我会和你一起哭泣。

　　如果有一天你想要逃避，

　　尽管呼唤我。

Keep walking in sunshine

Ears of storms had taken their toll on the old windmill. Its wheel, rusted and fallen, lay silent in the lush bluegrass. Its once animated silhouette was now a tall motionless steeple in the twilight sun.

I hadn't walked across our old farm in fifteen years. Yet the sensations came flooding back. I could smell the freshness of new mown alfalfa. I could feel the ping of the ice cold summer rain, and the sun's sudden warmth on my wet shoulders when it reappeared after a brisk July thunderstorm.

Rain or shine, I used to walk this path each day to see Greta. She always made me smile, even after Sis and I had just had a big squabble. I would help Greta with her 4)chores. Then we would visit over a generous helping of her delicious homemade chocolate cookies and ice cream. Being confined to a wheel chair didn't stop Greta from being a fabulous cook.

Greta gave me two of the greatest gifts I've ever received. First,

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The favorite.

Green said: 'Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.' 　　

Blue interrupted: 'You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.' 　　

Yellow chuckled: 'You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun.'

Orange started next to blow her trumpe

Angels are Always There

Surrounding you are angels,
They are there to guide your path,
If weakness overcomes you,
They'll give you strength if you will ask.
They are your protection
When life seems too hard to bear,
And though you feel alone at times,
The angels ... they are there.
Their faces may be hidden
And their voices you might not hear,
But they are ALWAYS with you,
Through your laughter or your tears.
They'll walk along beside you,
They'll guide your steps along the way,
They'll comfort you and hold you,
Protect you night and day.
They'll hold to your hand tightly,
They'll not ever let it go,
And they'll gently lead you forward,
Taking each step very slow.
For even as you slumber,
They watch closely over you;
They are there beside you
In each and every thing you do.
When life is overwhelming,
And your sp

春花秋月何时了？往事知多少！小楼昨夜又东风，故国不堪回首月明中。
雕栏玉砌应犹在，只是朱颜改。问君能有几多愁？恰似一江春水向东流。
TUNE：“THE BEAUTIFUL LADY YU”
When will there be no more autumn moon and spring flowers
For me who had so many memorable hours?
My attic which last night in vernal wind did stand
Reminds me cruelly of the lost moonlit land.

Carved balustrades and marble steps must still be there,
But rosy faces cannot be as fair.
If you ask me how much my sorrow has increased,
Just see the overbrimming river flowing east!