... just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up.
... children and grandparents are natural allies.
... even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
... silent company is often more healing than words of advice.
... 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.
... motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone.
... regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die.
... you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
... the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his need to cast blame on others.
... life sometimes gives you a second chance.
... it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I've seen several.
... you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
... brushing my child's hair is one of life's great pleasures.
... wherever I go, the worlds worst drivers have followed me there.
... singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours.
... you can make someone's day by simply sending them a little card.
... if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.
... when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.
... although it's hard to admit, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me.
... 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.
... whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision.
... if you want to do something positive for your children, try to improve your marriage.
... making a living is not the same thing as making a life.
... everyone can use a prayer.
... I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night".
... there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it.
... 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.
... I still have a lot to learn.
Grandpa Marvelous, as usual.