People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes.

It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister.

Cruel words erode the self-esteem like the ocean eats away the shore.

Fear less, hope more. Eat less, chew more. Talk less, say more. Hate less, love more.

Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some wines improve with age. But only if the grapes were good in the first place.

It is totally unconscionable to subject defenseless animals to mutilation and death, just so a company can be the first to market a new shade of nail polish or a new, improved laundry detergent. It's cruel, it's brutal, it's inhumane, and most people don't want it.

It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from 'Dear Abby' instead of going to Mom and Dad.