Weddings seem to be magnets for mishap and for whatever craziness lurks in family closets. In more ways than one, weddings bring out the ding-dong on everybody involved.

Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.

Making a living and having a life are not the same thing. Making a living and making a life that's worthwhile are not the same thing. Living the good life and living a good life are not the same thing. A job title doesn't even come close to answering the question. "What do you do?".

And good neighbors make a huge difference in the quality of life. I agree.

Only now have I finally realized that my life has been an unending field trip. And I have tried hard not to be a tourist. But to be an adventurer, a traveler, an explorer, a learner, and a pilgrim.

If you want an interesting party sometime, combine cocktails and a fresh box of crayons for everyone.

If we could just figure out how to have more fun at it, maybe more of us would join the ranks of those who seek after justice and mercy.