During the 1960's, Monday through Friday, September through May, before going to school, a very young me would have a bowl of Raisin Bran or Cheerios, a glass of pink grapefruit juice (don't make that face ~ I LOVE pink grapefruit juice) & read the St. Louis Globe-Democrat comics (in black & white). The best of them all was Peanuts. I loved that comic strip. I have one I cut out & saved & have still. The original. I know you can't read the date, but trust me ~ October 4, 1969 & I was 16.
Good grief. This is almost 40 years old.
I *was* that little red-haired girl, you know. Forever in search of my Charlie Brown. And now, nearly 40 years later, I've found him (although I do believe he'll take great exception at my portraying him as Charlie Brown). But that's a story for another post.
This entry is about a quiz I'd like you to take. Don't worry ~ it's very short. I tend to clip & save (forever) things I find interesting & the following is from a Retail Sales Manual received long ago. The author is Charles Schulz (hence: the Peanuts reference). And now, at holiday time ... any time, actually ... I think it will help to put things in perspective.
Philosophy From the Late Charles Schulz
Take This Quiz
1. Name the 5 wealthiest people in the world
2. Name the last 5 Heisman trophy winners
3. Name the last 5 winners of the Miss America pageant
4. Name 10 people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prizes
5. Name the last 6 Academy Award winners for Best Actor & Actress
6. Name the last 10 World Series winners
How did you do?
The point is ~ none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers, either. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades & certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one ~
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school
2. Name 3 friends who have helped you through a difficult time
3. Name 5 people who have taught you something worthwhile
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated & special
5. Think of 5 people who you enjoy spending time with
6. Name 6 heroes whose stories have inspired you
Was this easier? ... and the lesson?
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. The people who make a difference in your life are the ones who care.
~ Charles Schulz (1922 - 2000)
