One day in the dead of winter, I looked out my back window and saw a chicken. It was jet-black with a crimson wattle, and it seemed unaware that it was in New York City. In classic barnyard fashion, it was scratching, pecking and clucking.

    FOR SUCCESS     LORD, behold our family here assembled.    We thank Thee for this place in which we dwell； for the love that unites us； for the peace accorded us this day； for the hope with which we expect the morrow； for t

There were a sensitivity and a beauty to her that have nothing to do with looks. She was one to be listened to, whose words were so easy to take to heart.It is said that the true nature of being is veiled. The labor of words, the expression

黑暗似乎具有能够遮断一切光明的魔力。但是人类对于光明的向往是永远也不可能被阻断的。镜子容易破碎，但是破碎的镜片依然能反射出完好的阳光。是光或者不是光也罢，重要的是要尽自己所能来反射光明，虽然微弱，也能驱走黑暗。"Dr.Papaderos, what is the mea

A man had a little daughter—an only and much-loved child. He lived for her—she was his life. So when she became ill, he became like a man possessed, moving heaven and earth（竭尽全力） to bring about her restoration to health.His best eff

"We cant endure the light of Love" is a novel written by Czechic writer Kundera. People always get confused when whey heard this name. But when they calm down and think about it, they comprehend some profound meaning of life.   People may

I choose for my subject faith wrought（锻造的，加工的） into life, apart from creed or dogma（教条）. By faith I mean a vision of good one cherishes and the enthusiasm that pushes one to seek its fulfillment regardless of obstacles. Faith i

There is so much I have not been, so much I have not seen. I have not thought and have not done or felt enough-the early sun, rain and the seasonal delight of flocks of ducks and geese in flight, the mysteries of late-at-night. I still nee

Mrs. Blouse had been with the Johnson family for three generations. This was no mean feat for an article of clothing. She had survived the test of time; and though her colors were faded and her material worn thin, she was still loved throug

Books are to mankind what memory is be the individual. They contain the history of our race, the discoveries we have made, the accumulated knowledge and experience of ages; they picture for us the marvels and beauties of nature, help us in

Every day I anxiously wait for you to get to class. I can't wait for us to smile at each other and say good morning. Some days, when you arrive only seconds before the lecture begins, I'm incredibly impatient. Instead of reading the Daily C