Whatever news we get about the scans, I’m not going to die when we hear it. I won’t die the next day, or the day after that, or the day after that. So today, right now, well this is a wonderful day. And I want you to know how much I’m enjoying it.” I thought about that, and about Jai’s smile. I knew then. That’s the way the rest of my life would need to be lived.

Find the best in everybody, no matter how long you have to wait for them to show it

You can't get there alone. People have to help you, and I do believe in karma. I believe in paybacks. You get people to help you by telling the truth, by being earnest.

The number one goal of teachers should be to help students learn how to learn.

One key factor in the downward spiral in our educational system is that there is too much stroking and too little real feedback.

Sometimes all you have to do is ask, and it can lead to all your dreams coming true.

It's not helpful if we spend every day dreading tomorrow ~Jai