In 1986, I graduated from high school. It seems like a million years ago now. (GASP!!! I just did the math...next year actually WILL be THIRTY years since my high school graduation!! Wowzer......that stings a lil' bit...) Anyway, something else happened in 1986..... Robert Fulghum's wildly popular book entitled "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" was published. Ever heard of it? Well, it's chock full of lots of wisdom, and sometimes, I think we get SO caught up in the "book smarts" of this world that we tend to forget good ol' common sense. You know...... basic "life concepts" that we SHOULD have gotten a firm grasp of way back in our earliest of years. So, in honor of the Class of 2015, I'd like to share some of Mr. Fulghum's wisdom here as gentle reminders to us all, but especially to these seniors who I've had the honor of photographing this year. “I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.” ~Robert Fulghum ~Conor's next stop: Mercer University in Macon, GA~ “You may never have proof of your importance but you are more important than you think. There are always those who couldn’t do without you. The rub is that you don’t always know who.” ~Robert Fulghum ~Jessica's next stop: Georgia Regents University in Augusta~ “It doesn’t matter what you say you believe - it only matters what you do.” ~ Robert Fulghum ~Marlin's next stop: Athens Technical College in Athens~ "It is still true, no matter how old you are-when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.” ~Maggie's next stop: University of Georgia in Athens, GA~ “Every person passing through this life will unknowingly leave something and take something away. Most of this “something” cannot be seen or heard or numbered or scientifically detected or counted. It’s what we leave in the minds of other people and what they leave in ours. Memory." ~Jacob's next stop: The United States Navy~ “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts.” ~ Robert Fulghum ~Carolina's next stop: Athens Technical College in Athens~ “It’s the spirit here that counts. The time may be long, the vehicle may be strange or unexpected. But if the dream is held close to the heart, and imagination is applied to what there is close at hand, everything is still possible.” ~Avery's next stop: The United States Air Force~ “As one old gentleman put it, " Son, I don't care if you're stark nekkid and wear a bone in your nose. If you kin fiddle, you're all right with me. It's the music we make that counts.” ~Marlee's next stop: Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA~ “About winning and losing: It isn't important, what really counts is how you play the game. About playing the game: PLAY TO WIN!” ~ Robert Fulghum ~Tim's next stop: Georgia Military College in Milledgeville~ “Knowledge is meaningful only if it is reflected in action. The human race has found out the hard way that we are what we do, not just what we think.” ~ Robert Fulghum ~Cross' next stop: The United States Air Force~ So, class, let's review........ “These are the things I learned (in Kindergarten): So, you see? Life really is just a good bit of common sense. Graduates, keep these simple truths in your daily practices, and you're going to be just fine! It was my pleasure to be a part of your Senior Year! Thanks again for the opportunity! I wish you each a lifetime of peace and joy as you travel your individual roads to success. I can't wait to see what happens next for each one of you!
So, from all of us here at DTRphotography (and by "all of us", I mean my husband and me) ;) ............ Congratulations, Class of 2015! Now get out there, and do great things! :) Until next time, ~Dot
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AuthorHi! I'm Dot. I refuse to succumb to the "empty nest syndrome"! So, this is my journal.....my photo album.....my attempt to enjoy the next chapter of my life as it unfolds. Welcome to The Roomy Nest! Archives
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