Journalism
August 31, 2011
“The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything. Except what is worth knowing. Journalism, conscious of this, and having tradesman-like habits, supplies their demands.”
-Oscar Wilde
Thoughts
August 30, 2011
“Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.”
-Countess of Blessington, Marguerite Gardiner, Irish writer and socialite (1789-1849)
Happy
August 29, 2011
“Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.”
-Anne Frank
Exploitation
August 26, 2011
“Worse than being exploited for an artist is not being exploited at all.”
-Unknown
Laugh
August 25, 2011
My father's great grandson Phoenyx Barger. His grandmother Jennifer Doughty is my half-sister.
“Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have friends who make you laugh, spend lots of time with them.”
-Unknown
Top story
August 24, 2011
Often times the story that needs to be told rises to the top all by itself.
-JMD
Hope stone
August 23, 2011
“I received a stone to put in my pocket. It had the word “hope” engraved on its face and was comforting in my hand when I held it.”
-Unknown
Back to school
August 21, 2011
“The mind takes second place when the stomach is hungry.”
-Unknown
It breaks my heart that for too many students back to school means a few regular meals, some air conditioning and freedom from an abuser. We’ve got to do better than that. God protect our children. -JMD
Alter ego
August 21, 2011
If you don’t have an alter ego, you ain’t livin’ life right!
-America’s JIM
I have a private comedy show September 3rd. If I told you where it was, I’d have to tickle you.
-America’s JIM
Share
August 20, 2011
“When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.”
-Unknown
