It’s important to have roots.
In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out.
Don’t pine away over old flames.
If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb.
Be flexible so you don’t break when a harsh wind blows.
Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.
If you want [...]

Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and, shall we say, love.
The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye [...]

I’ve learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing “Silent Night”.
- Age 6
I’ve learned that our dog doesn’t want to eat my broccoli either.
- Age 7
I’ve learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.
- Age 9
I’ve learned that just when [...]