One of the most important thing in families, both for children and spouses, is never to close off possibilities - particularly never to make demands or threats.

Nature's Moods The water is always changing and whenever you look at it you get something back. I'm sure the water isn't aware of me but I'm very much aware of it. Living by the water means constant company.

One thing that never ceases to delight me about us women, is the friendship and support that we give each other.

It is very important that we look at what we CAN do, rather than what is impossible to do.

I don't think of compassion as sympathy but rather as empathy. An understanding of how people are feeling, which often translates into action.

A Garden Is Not Passive. It has its own way of responding to your involvement and commitment to it. When you walk into a garden, you know whether it is loved or not.

The Garden Was My Delight. I grew up with gardeners and I just love gardens. I was always very much aware that gardens were important and they were for sharing.