Tag Archive 'oogway'

May 27 2009


Roger Butner

Que Sera, Sera

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 [...]

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Feb 16 2009


Roger Butner

More Wisdom from Oogway

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 [...]

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Dec 28 2008


Roger Butner

Daily Gift

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.
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Nov 13 2008


Roger Butner

Master Oogway’s Wisdom

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 [...]

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