More Underage Advice:
Real pearls of wisdom offered by children

"If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse." ~ Naomi, Age 8

"Don't pull Dad's finger when he tells you to." ~ Emily, Age 10

"When you get a bad grade at school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone." ~ Alyesha, Age 13

"Never trust a dog to watch your food." ~ Patrick, Age 10

"Don't squat with your spurs on." ~ Noronha, Age 13

"Never hold a dust-buster and a cat at the same time." ~ Kyoyo, Age 9

Underage Advice:

"Never try to baptise a cat." ~ Eileen, Age 8

"When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair." ~ Taylia, Age 11

"Stay away from prunes." ~ Randy, Age 9

"Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a Tic Tac." ~ Andrew, Age 9

"Felt pens are not good to use as lipstick."~Lauren, 9

"When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' don't answer him."
~ Michael, Age 14

from The Little Big Book of Laughter, Katrina Fried & Lena Tabori, Welcome Books, 2004

This one comes from Kimberly Jeffrey, Grindstone Creek Gallery & Pottery Studio, Cayuga, Ontario ~

I've travelled the world twice over
Met the famous: saints and sinner,
Poets and artists, kings and queens,
Old stars and hopeful beginners,
I've been where no one's been before,
Learned secrets from writers and cooks
All with one library ticket
To the wonderful world of books.

~ Janice James

Thanks Kim
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Along The Grand

Click 3X on Photo ~ There is a fisherman on the bank.

WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?

Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.

Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.

~ Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894) English poet

Your Smile For Today ~

"My son was about seven when he looked into our wedding album and said, "Pop, are these pictures of the day Mom came to work for us?"

~ Milton Berle (1908 - 2002) American comedian, actor
The Little Big Book of Laughter, Welcome Books, 2004

How Did You Spend Mother's Day?

In a little book, Precious Solitude, the author describes our inner sense of knowing what to do.

Affirmations that can change your life:

I deserve to take time for me today.
I have all the time I need to do the important things in my life and still have time for me.
I am worthy of my own special time to do in it whatever I wish.

~Ruth Fishel, Precious Solitude, Adams Media Corporation, 1999