Something to ponder.
 I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "The
  Star Spangled Banner".
  Age 6
 
  I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of
milk.
  Age 7
 
  I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what
  they are doing and wave back.
  Age 9
 
  I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes
  me clean it up.
  Age 13
 
  I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try
  cheering someone else up.
  Age 14
 
  I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my
  parents are strict with me.
  Age 15
 
  I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of
  advice.
  Age 24
 
  I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great
  pleasures.
  Age 26
 
  I've learned that wherever I go, the worlds worst drivers have
followed
  me there.
  Age 29
 
  I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me, I must
  live so that no one will believe it.
  Age 39
 
  I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't
  know how to show it.
  Age 41
 
  I've learned that you can make someone's day by simply send them a
little
  card.
  Age 44
 
  I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater
his
  need to cast blame on others.
  Age 46
 
  I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies.
  Age 47
 
  I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for
hours.
  Age 49
 
  I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from
the
  phone.
  Age 50
 
  I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles
  these
  three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree
  lights.
  Age 52
 
  I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine
cabinet
  full of pills.
  Age 52
 
  I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you
  miss them terribly after they die.
  Age 53
 
  I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a
life.
  Age 58
 
  I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your
  children, try to improve your marriage.
  Age 61
 
  I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
  Age 62
 
  I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt
on
  both hands.  You need to be able to throw something back.
  Age 64
 
  I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if
you
  focus
  on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people,
and
  doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
  Age 65
 
  I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually
  make the right decision.
  Age 66
 
  I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.
  Age 72
 
  I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the
truth,
  I've seen several.
  Age 73
 
  I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
  Age 82
 
  I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
  People love
  that human touch--holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on
  the back.
  Age 85
 
  I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
  Age 92
 


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