Ruth Powell:
CLASS OF 1967
Danville High SchoolClass of 1967
Danville, IL
Ruth's Story
Ruth is from Danville, Illinois. Ruth's schools include Danville High School. Ruth later attended Illinois Wesleyan University (Bachelor of Music) . Ruth works(ed) at Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia.
Music Ruth likes includes The New Orchestra of Washington, Handsome Reward Barbershop Quartet, IWU Collegiate Choir. Books Ruth likes include To Kill A Mocking Bird, Poisonwood Bible, Geraldine Brooks. Movies Ruth likes include To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adjustment Bureau, The American President. TV shows Ruth likes include The Dick Van Dyke Show, Downton Abbey, CBS Sunday Morning.
One of Ruth's favorite quotes is:"You did what you knew, and when you knew better, you did better. . . .Maya Angelou
Don't ask what the world needs. Find what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world really needs is more people
who have come alive.
A problem cannot be solved from the same consciousness that created it. Albert Einstein
Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out. John Wooten
"People are often unreasonable, irratio...Expand for more
nal, and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway. If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you; be honest and sincere anyway. What you spend years creating, others may destroy overnight; create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous; be happy anyway. The good you do today will often be forgotten; do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it may never be enough; give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it was never between you and them anyway." - Mother Teresa
Forgiveness means you want to stop hitting back.
62 doesn't say what I am. I say what 62 is!".
More about Ruth:"Happily retired in Nelson County, Virginia where I recently renovated a 900 sq. ft. home. I commute to DC each week to sing with the Washington Choral Arts Society. I spend summers at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State. I love reading, working out, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my friends and two sons. I taught music for 32 years with the Fairfax County, Va. schools.".
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