I believe in me. And my family does. And Mrs. V. It's the rest of the world I'm not so sure of.

It can connect us to memories. It can influence our mood and our responses to problems we might face.

What would you do if you could fly?" Mrs. V asks as she glances from the bird to me. "Is that on the quiz?" I ask, grinning as I type. "I think we've studied just about everything else." Mrs. V chuckles. "I'd be scared to let go," I type. "Afraid you'd fall?" she asks. "No. Afraid it would feel so good, I'd just fly away.

Go ahead and cry, Andy. Don't be afraid of those tears. Sometimes they help to wash the soul clean.

Teachers must be celebrated for moving civilization from ignorance to enlightenment, from apathy to responsibility.

Do you know what courage is? I guess you don't. Do you know that the courage it took at that moment - to actually blow yourself away - was more than enough courage to keep on living?

Thoughts need words. Words need a voice.