INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you sit down to create an outline for your eulogy, consider your goals before writing anything down. First keep in mind the difference among a eulogy, obituary, and elegy. A eulogy is speech usually given during the visitation or wake that pays your mother tribute.  An obituary is a short announcement of your mother’s passing that appears in the newspaper, while an elegy is a poem or song of lament. A eulogy is a speech containing a tribute to your mother's life, which may contain a brief story of your mother's life. Make your eulogy tell your own story about your mother rather than cater to what everyone else is telling you to write. After you have determined the goal of your eulogy, start collecting material for it. Make a list of everything you can think of to use in the eulogy—funny anecdotes, facts about her life, favorite memories you shared, lessons she taught you, and so on.  Questions you could ask yourself to help you brainstorm include, What one quality of my mother do I remember most? Try asking yourself, What is something my mother always used to do to comfort me? Once you have your list, whittle it down to stories and memories that achieve the goal you have set for the eulogy. Ask your relatives if they have any stories they want to contribute to the eulogy. More than likely, you will get quite a few anecdotes to add to your brainstorm list.  Ask them questions like, What is your favorite memory of my mother? Another question could be, What life lessons did my mother teach you? In the body, organize your anecdotes in a specific way, such as chronologically or in logical categories.  Doing this will give your eulogy focus so that others can follow what you are saying.  For example, instead of in order of occurrence, you could group your anecdotes by type: personal memories, others’ memories, her favorite things, her influence on your life, her influence on others’ lives, and concluding with how much she will be missed before giving the conclusion. You might also use poems or songs performed by other family members for the body. The introduction should open with a brief greeting to the crowd and an introduction of yourself, including your relationship to your mother. The conclusion should repeat the main theme of your eulogy.  For example, you could open with, "Hello everyone, my name is Sam and I am Mary's son. I am honored to be sharing her eulogy with you today." You could end with, "Thank you for coming to honor my mother today. I know she would be so grateful."

SUMMARY: Think about the goal of the eulogy. Brainstorm memories and facts. Interview your close relatives. Organize the body in the outline. Have an introduction and conclusion.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Open two 15-ounce (425 g) cans of chickpeas. Pour the cans through a strainer to drain off the soaking liquid. Rinse the chickpeas with fresh water and transfer the chickpeas to a serving bowl. Chop 1/4 cup (5 g) of Italian parsley and add it to the bowl. You can also use curly parsley, but it may not have as much flavor. Wash a bell pepper (any color), grape tomatoes, and green onions. Slice the vegetables and add them to the serving bowl. You'll also need to get out 12 kalamata olives and slice them in half. Discard the olive pits and add the olive halves to the serving bowl. Slice and add:  2/3 cup (115 g) chopped bell pepper 3/4 cup (111 g) halved grape tomatoes 3 green onions, sliced Measure all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk them until the dressing is combined. Or you can place all of the ingredients into a small blender or jar. Blend or shake the dressing until the oil is emulsified. For the dressing, you'll need to combine:  4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper, to taste Pour the yogurt dressing over the chickpea salad in the serving bowl. Add 1/3 cup (50 g) of crumbled feta cheese. Use a large spoon to toss the salad, so it's evenly coated with the dressing and cheese. Serve the salad at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

SUMMARY: Prepare the chickpeas and chop the parsley and bell pepper. Slice the tomatoes, green onions, and kalamata olives. Whisk the yogurt dressing. Combine the Mediterranean chickpea salad.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll never beat a five minute mile without a plan and proper schedule. For the best results, you should be training almost every day, incorporating different exercises.  Start your week with a distance run, running for at least 40 minutes or about 3 miles, and gradually increasing that as you train. Take the next day to rest or do some other training like yoga or weight lifting. Pick a few days a week to do interval or hill training, followed by another day of rest or cross training. In order to get your body into the right shape for a 5 minute mile, eating the right diet that will give your body energy is important, and it will help it to recover after training.  Get the right proteins through eggs, sweet potatoes, salmon, and chicken. Proteins like salmon contain ingredients like omega-3 essential fatty acids which increase heart health and help performance. Leafy greens like kale contain a wealth of vitamins that keep your body healthy and moving like vitamins A, B6, C, and K.  Whole wheat pasta in the right portions will provide you with the carbs you need to maximize muscle glycogen stores. If you want to run a 5 minute mile you need to train your body in other ways than just running to get into shape. Other exercises will not only help you run faster, but will help prevent injury and increase form.   Planks are a great way to strengthen your core, lower back, and shoulders; three areas that are important for a fast run. Hold planks for 45 seconds and do 3-5 reps. Kettlebell squats will work your glutes and leg muscles while also strengthening your core. Do 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps.  Do some yoga to help you improve flexibility, recover faster, and simply destress.

SUMMARY:
Develop a training schedule. Eat a healthy diet. Work on your general fitness.