Tag: Rusty Potter

By Rusty Potter Every day, we are faced with a choice:  Do we want to be a spotlight or a lighthouse? A spotlight shines on itself.  It seeks attention.  It wants everyone to notice its accomplishments,  popularity, and success.  The…

By Rusty Potter As we celebrate Father’s Day, I remember one of the most important lessons I learned from my father, Mr. Earnest Potter. My dad was a school bus driver. Every morning, I knew exactly what was expected of…

By Rusty Potter There may not be mountain goats in Northeast Louisiana, but there should be some mountain goat thinking. A mountain goat can go places that seem impossible.  It can stand on narrow ledges, climb cliffs, and reach heights…

By Rusty Potter Back in my school days, I remember learning about pH in chemistry. The teacher explained that pH is a measurement used to determine whether something is acidic, neutral, or alkaline.  If the pH is too far in…

By Rusty Potter Completing a 5k race is more than crossing a finish line.  It is a statement that says, ” I am investing in myself.”  This month, I completed a 5k race and earned a medal. As I stood…

By Rusty Potter A rocket uses a great deal of energy to get off the ground.  The launch pad shakes.  Fire erupts.  Smoke fills the air.  It takes power,  force, and determination to rise above gravity.  But once the rocket…

By Rusty Potter Across the state, graduation caps are being tossed into the air. Families are cheering, and cameras are flashing. Graduation season is more than a ceremony. It is proof that perseverance still works. Last week, I wrote about…