Spotsylvania Mall erupts in a song of joy:
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Holiday Message - December 2010
Perhaps you know and have read the O Henry story, “The Gift of the Magi,” a tale with the author’s customary ironic twist. Two young people, married, poor, both sell their most precious possessions to afford a gift for the other.
She cuts her long hair to give him a chain for his pocket watch.
He sells his pocket watch to buy her a set of combs for her hair.
They should both be disappointed that the gifts that cost so dearly are now useless. But they are not. And O Henry concludes:
“The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.”
Their wisdom is in sacrificing something that matters to give to others.
Those of you who work for Germanna Community College give of your time, your caring, and much of your lives to serve our students and communities. You give the precious gift of believing in some who do not believe in themselves, expecting much from those who expect little, giving your time and most of all your keen attention.
Each of you comes with different beliefs and customs. All of you could choose to work at many other places, perhaps for higher wages. But all of you choose to serve at Germanna, and I am deeply grateful for that gift.
Thank you---and may each of you enjoy a holiday with family and friends, and enjoy a peaceful, joyous New Year.
Find the complete story here:
http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/Gift_of_the_Magi.html
She cuts her long hair to give him a chain for his pocket watch.
He sells his pocket watch to buy her a set of combs for her hair.
They should both be disappointed that the gifts that cost so dearly are now useless. But they are not. And O Henry concludes:
“The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.”
Their wisdom is in sacrificing something that matters to give to others.
Those of you who work for Germanna Community College give of your time, your caring, and much of your lives to serve our students and communities. You give the precious gift of believing in some who do not believe in themselves, expecting much from those who expect little, giving your time and most of all your keen attention.
Each of you comes with different beliefs and customs. All of you could choose to work at many other places, perhaps for higher wages. But all of you choose to serve at Germanna, and I am deeply grateful for that gift.
Thank you---and may each of you enjoy a holiday with family and friends, and enjoy a peaceful, joyous New Year.
Find the complete story here:
http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/Gift_of_the_Magi.html
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The middle & high school students today were impressive in their poise, presentations, & knowledge. I encourage schools to participate:
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http://ping.fm/ccpew
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Germanna Today - Episode One - Germanna's Mission
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
We thank the Hudson family for establishing the Gertrude Yowell Hudson Yates Scholarship at Germanna:
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http://ping.fm/Jwh7g
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Congratulations to Germanna's retired Dean of Nursing, Jane Ingalls, for being named Virginia's March of Dimes Citizen of the Year
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http://ping.fm/1LpNx
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