May
27
2009

Roger Butner
I can remember my mother singing “Que Sera, Sera” to me when I was a little boy, and it has always been a positive memory for me. Not until I was in Spanish class my senior year in high school did it occur to me that “Que sera, sera” literally means “What will be, will [...]
Tags: family, freedom, movies, oogway, the journey
Feb
16
2009

Roger Butner
Good ole Master Oogway just may become a regular contributor here at HopeForYourFamily! It is obvious that many have been touched by his wisdom and are hungry to be reminded of his profound words, given the tracking history on my site. (Previous posts on 11/13/08 and 12/28/08)
Today I found myself reminded yet again of the [...]
Tags: HOPE, oogway
Dec
28
2008

Roger Butner
In the spirit of Christmastime and the impending new year, it seems appropriate to share another nugget of wisdom from our old friend, Oogway the kung-fu grandmaster turtle. This quote happens to be my very favorite:
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
Good [...]
Tags: freedom, oogway, the journey
Nov
13
2008

Roger Butner
Our household is in full-on Kung Fu Panda mode right now. Don’t tell my son’s school teachers or principal, please! It’s a peace-loving Montessori school, and Kung Fu definitely wouldn’t go over well on that playground. But, he’s a boy who is about to turn five years old, and I’m his Dad. And I believe [...]
Tags: family, marriage / relationships, movies, oogway, parenting