But in my heart I knew that just like the new grass, I wasn't strong enough yet to be walked on

Sometimes I get so caught up in my own problems that I forget how amazing the world is.

Sometimes a little discomfort in the beginning can save a whole lot of pain down the road.

I was slipping, man, and it was definetly time to get a grip.

A painting is more than the sum of its parts

Aw, he's just you know...entrenched," Matt said. "Gotta adjust to the perspective and deal from there." Then he added, "Not that I'd want him as my dad...." Mike practically sprayed his milk. "Dude! Can you imagine?" Then Matt gave my dad a slap on the back and said, "No way. I'm sticking with my main man here." My mom grinned from across the kitchen and said, "Me too." I'd never seen my father cry. And he didn't exactly sit there bawling, but there were definitely tears welling up in his eyes.

To by held above the earth and be brushed by the wind," she said,"it's like your heart has been kissed by beauty.