Vince Patton
@vwpatton.bsky.social
30 yr U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Currently faculty member at Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science, and President of NMI Foundation.
"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." ~ Brad Paisley
December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." ~ Brad Paisley
"Innovation is taking two things that already exist and putting them together in a new way." ~ Tom Freston
December 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"Innovation is taking two things that already exist and putting them together in a new way." ~ Tom Freston
"I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together." ~ Linda Thompson
December 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together." ~ Linda Thompson
“That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” ~ Stan Lee
December 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” ~ Stan Lee
"To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness." ~ Confucius
December 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness." ~ Confucius
"Focus on what lights a fire inside of you and use that passion to fill a white space. Don't be afraid of the challenges, the missteps, and the setbacks along the way. What matters is that you keep going." ~ Kendra Scott
December 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"Focus on what lights a fire inside of you and use that passion to fill a white space. Don't be afraid of the challenges, the missteps, and the setbacks along the way. What matters is that you keep going." ~ Kendra Scott
"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas" ~ Peg Bracken
December 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas" ~ Peg Bracken
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie
December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie
"Lean forward into your life... catch the best bits and the finest wind. Just tip your feathers in flight a wee bit and see how dramatically that small lean can change your life." ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
December 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
"Lean forward into your life... catch the best bits and the finest wind. Just tip your feathers in flight a wee bit and see how dramatically that small lean can change your life." ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~ Edith Wharton
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~ Edith Wharton
“A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its flame to the other. You are such a light." ~ Moshe Davis
December 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its flame to the other. You are such a light." ~ Moshe Davis
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein
December 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein
“To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, every cubic inch of space is a miracle.” ~ Walt Whitman
December 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, every cubic inch of space is a miracle.” ~ Walt Whitman
“There always were two ways to live in a world that is often dark and full of tears. We can curse the darkness or we can light a light, and as the Chassidim say, a little light drives out much darkness. May we all help light up the world.” ~ Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
December 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“There always were two ways to live in a world that is often dark and full of tears. We can curse the darkness or we can light a light, and as the Chassidim say, a little light drives out much darkness. May we all help light up the world.” ~ Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” ~ James Keller
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” ~ James Keller
“Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell
December 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell
“This is the season when people of all faiths and cultures are pushing back against the planetary darkness. We string bulbs, ignite bonfires, and light candles. And we sing.” ~ Anita Diamant
December 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
“This is the season when people of all faiths and cultures are pushing back against the planetary darkness. We string bulbs, ignite bonfires, and light candles. And we sing.” ~ Anita Diamant
“We light candles in testament that faith makes miracles possible.” ~ Nachum Braverman
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“We light candles in testament that faith makes miracles possible.” ~ Nachum Braverman
“When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.” ~ Joseph Joubert
December 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.” ~ Joseph Joubert
"No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday." ~ Alexander Pope
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday." ~ Alexander Pope
“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
"Don't be afraid to take chances. The only way to grow is to step outside of what you already know." ~ Jerry Butler
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Don't be afraid to take chances. The only way to grow is to step outside of what you already know." ~ Jerry Butler
“Fear offers comfort. Faith offers a breakthrough. Your choice determines your direction.” ~ Zig Ziglar
December 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“Fear offers comfort. Faith offers a breakthrough. Your choice determines your direction.” ~ Zig Ziglar
"Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do." ~ Benjamin Spock
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
"Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do." ~ Benjamin Spock