NON PD -- What We Learn Through the Ages...

[Merlin H Brown <brown2611@xxxxxxxx>]

>What We Learn Through the Ages...
>
> -I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing
"Silent
>Night".   Age 6
>
> -I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of
milk.
>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 I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes
me
>clean it up.  Age 13
>
> -I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try
>cheering someone else up.  Age 14
>
> -I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my
>parents are strict with me.  Age 15
>
> -I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of
>advice.  Age 24
>
> -I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great
>pleasures. Age 26
>
>-I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have
followed
me
>there.  Age 29
>
> -I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must
live
>so  that no one will believe it.  Age 39
>
> -I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't
know
>how to show it.  Age 41
>
> -I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a
>little card.  Age 44
>
> -I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater
his
>need to cast  blame on others.  Age 46
>
> -I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47
>
> -I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,
life
>does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.   Age 48
>
> -I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for
hours.
>Age 49
>
> -I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from
the
>phone.  Age 50
>
> -I've learned that 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
>
> -I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine
cabinet
>full of pills.  Age 52
>
> -I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you
>miss them terribly after they die.  Age 53
>
> -I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a
life.
>Age 58
>
> -I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your
children,
>try to improve your marriage.  Age 61
>
> -I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.  Age 62
>
> -I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt
on
>both hands.  You need to be able to throw something back.  Age 64
>
> -I've learned that 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
>
> -I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually
>make the right decision.  Age 66
>
>-I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.  Age 72
>
>-I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles.  And to tell the
truth,
>I've seen several.  Age 73
>
>-I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age
82
>
>-I've learned that 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've learned that I still have a lot to learn.  Age 92
>
> I've learned that you should pass this on to someone you care about.
>Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile.
>