Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told of a dream of hope, desire, and aspiration. Some say his dream has been realized, with the expanded social opportunities for people of color, and especially with the election of President Barack Obama, an African American.

But what are dreams? Are they illusions of grandeur, with no chance for reality? Or, can we imagine the possibilities of dreams coming true? More than 40 years after Dr. King's speech, his dream has been realized even more so than ever. We can!

We all have dreams. My dream is that I will have a positive effect on others; that my life will enhance the lives of others. I dream of a better life for my grandchildren than my children, or I. My dream is that they will have many opportunities for a higher quality life, and to enhance the lives of others they encounter. I can!

What are your dreams? Are you making plans for your reality dream? Enhance the world, one person at a time, with your positive attitude towards humanity. Dream of you, your family, and your community. You can!

Our dream as a nation could be that we as very diverse communities will live in harmony; people of all races, genders, and economic levels. Imagine living with love, peace, and happiness at home, school, work, and in our community. We can!

Dallas ISD has a dream of becoming the best urban school district in the nation. Imagine it; Dallas, a Responsible Education Achievement Model! Make it a reality! We can!

Remember Dr. King's dream. Have your own dream. Dare to make our collective dreams come true. The USA, Texas, and Dallas have positive people with great attributes and attitudes that could make life better for all. Start today. Live the dream. Dare to make our collective dreams come true. We can!