Today, I received a graduation invitation for a young man that is graduating from Bearden High School here in Knoxville. On the inside top fold is a picture of the campus with a quote from Dr. Seuss – it is appropriate for graduates, politicians and everyday men and women that at times are concerned for how they are perceived or thought of.

This quote, may wind up in a frame in my office.

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind – Dr. Seuss

By the way the Bearden High School Commencement is Friday evening May 20th, 2005 at eight-thirty pm at Thompson – Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee.