Dads don't need to be tall and broad-shouldered and clever. Love makes them so.

Be wary of the horse with a sense of humor.

A friend is the only person you will let into the house when you are Turning Out Drawers.

The trouble with sharing one's bed with cats is that they'd rather sleep on you than beside you.

It's hard to visualize the toys you had fifty years ago - all save bear. He's as clear as if he were sitting on the desk in front of you...of course...he probably is.

A cat likes to hear you calling him. He sits in a bush a yard from your shoes - and listens.

You never realize how much your mother loves you till you explore the attic - and find every letter you ever sent her, every finger painting, clay pot, bead necklace, Easter chicken, cardboard Santa Claus, paperlace Mother's Day card and school report since day one.