In the plains the grass grows tall, since there is no one to cut it. There is no one to water it either.

Sometimes, being true to yourself means changing your mind. Self changes, and you follow.

SUN, MOON, AND STARRY SKY Early summer evenings, when the first stars come out, the warm glow of sunset still stains the rim of the western sky. Sometimes, the moon is also visible, a pale white slice, while the sun tarries. Just think -- all the celestial lights are present at the same time! These are moments of wonder -- see them and remember.

Patience is not a virtue. It is an achievement.

Yawns are not the only infectious things out there besides germs. Giggles can spread from person to person. So can blushing. But maybe the most powerful infectious thing is the act of speaking the truth.

The great miraculous bell of translucent ice is suspended in mid-air. It rings to announce endings and beginnings. And it rings because there is fresh promise and wonder in the skies.

The weight of the world is a trifle, if we all put our two fingers under it and try to lift together.