“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.” -A Proverb- journal entry: It is hard to believe that these three were once little people, racing around the house with two additional brothers, chasing each other and running away from Dan. Today they are celebrating a marriage. The marriage …
“A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man’s mind can get both provocation and privacy.” -Edward …
“Wherever a mother turns she can find someone who needs her.” -Albert Schweitzer- journal entry: New shirts. Pressed and ready. Ready for a “brother” photograph. No matter what mommy did . . . one son paid attention but the other thought it was dumb. Little people have no idea why …
“When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one and a flower with the other.” -Chinese Proverb- journal entry: Everything is pretty to a child. While I might point to this or that to include in a bouquet . . . these …
“Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example and not his advice.” -Author Unknown- journal entry: Looking forward it seemed so far away. Looking back it seems to have come so fast. Grandchildren, I mean. It doesn’t take much for my heart to be heavy …
“Remember. As far as anyone knows, we’re a nice, normal family.” -Homer Simpson- journal entry: If I was just interested in remembering faces and matching shirts, I would put the pressure on about family photographs. I am much more interested in personalities and everyday life. That is why I love …
“Practice puts brains in your muscles.” -Sam Snead The Golfer- journal entry: It was time for the arm wrestling contest. Everyone took turns. It was Holden’s turn. He was sure he could beat Uncle Dan. He had really strong muscles. We all felt them. They assumed their positions on the …
“You can’t run away from trouble. There ain’t no place that far.” -Uncle Remus- journal entry: Clara loves horses. In fact Clara loves everything. She is the first in the saddle and the last one off. She has enthusiasm for EVERYTHING in life. She could share with the whole world …
“You never really know someone until you have walked a mile in her shoes. Or, is that shoe?” -Author Unknown- journal entry: Buy one-get one free. That was the deal. Of course I was thinking entirely in the box again with the lid on tight. Keeley, however, shopping with her …
“I’m a great believer in luck. I find that the harder I work, the more I have of it.” -Thomas Jefferson- journal entry: It hadn’t been long since awful flooding had washed houses away and the land on which they stood. The river had been changed and nothing was where …
