masterwordsmith-unplugged

I have learnt that...

... if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 39

... just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up. Age 13

... children and grandparents are natural allies .Age 46

... even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age 82

... company is often more healing than words of advice. Age 24

... if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. Age 65

... motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. Age 50

... regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53

... you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Age 7

... the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his need to cast blame on others. Age 46

... life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62

... it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I've seen several. Age 73

... you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 64

... that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great pleasures. Age 29

... wherever I go, the worlds worst drivers have followed me there. Age 29

... singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours. Age 49

... you can make someone's day by simply sending them a little card. Age 44

... if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 13

... when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9

... although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15

... you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 52

... whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. Age 66

... if you want to do something positive for your children, try to improve your marriage. Age 61

... that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. Age 58

... everyone can use a prayer. Age 72

... I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". Age 7

... there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it. Age 41

... every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch--holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. Age 85

... I still have a lot to learn. Age 92