Joan Koons:
CLASS OF 1972
Cardinal Dougherty High SchoolClass of 1972
Philadelphia, PA
Joan's Story
Joan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is single. Her schools include Cardinal Dougherty High School. She later attended Strayer University (Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Business Administration), Camden County College (Business Administration). She works(ed) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Kennedy Health System.
Music Joan likes includes DJ Cassidy, Connie Talbot, The Beatles. Books she likes include Welcome To Ocean City Guidebook. Movies she likes include Squirt, Disney. TV shows she likes include Mad Men, Live Well Network, History.
One of Joan's favorite quotes is:"Desiderata (things you desire)
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
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ly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Desiderata: The Lessons
* Maintain good relationships with people.
* Accept who you are and be proud of who you are.
* You are here because you are meant to be here.
* Use your best judgment when dealing with people.
* Go with the flow.
* There is no point hating God.
* You may have loved and lost, but you will lose more if you think you canât love anymore.
* Love truly.
* Age gracefully.
* Develop strength of character and persistence.
* Most fears are just products of the imagination.
* Always speak the truth and learn to listen to other people.
* Keep a peaceful and relaxed mind.
* You are a very important part of this universe. Without you, it would have been a different place.
* Despite the negative things, this is still a beautiful world.
* Be happy.
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