Carol Elaine

If the definition of the word "heroes" is "those who inspire one to be better in life," then this list would honestly be way too long and would include pretty much all of my friends and most of my family. I've been fortunate enough to attract quality people in my life and every one of them has taught me vital things about love, life, the universe and myself, which inspires me to be a better person.

Other than my friends? How about people who devote themselves to making the world in which we live a better place? These people are awesome beyond the the telling of it. And yes, a number of my friends can be counted in this group as well.

To give a small sampling of names which may or may not be familiar to others: Debra Bowen, Mimi Kennedy, Mike Farrell, John Edwards and Michael Jay.

There are many others whom I admire, both of the famous and non-famous variety. While the small pessimistic side of me growls at the horrors of our world, thinking that humanity just sucks, these people remind me that we just might have a chance at turning around this crazy earth, if we all do the best that we can.

Also, the person who created peanut butter. That person deserves a shrine.