As important as shared memories is the silent agreement that certain things never happened.

If we would listen to our kids, we'd discover that they are largely self-explanatory.

Before you pledge your undying love to someone, make them promise they won't die.

If God had wanted to be a big secret, He would not have created babbling brooks and whispering pines.

If animals could talk, the world would lose its best listeners.

Sometimes we don't find the thing that will make us happy because we can't give up the thing that was supposed to.

Each morning I gaze at the eastern horizon, and if the sun keeps its promise, I keep mine.