Since I am now at the unbelievably advanced age of FIFTY, I have started reflecting on the many useful and arcane bits of knowledge and/or revelation rattling around in my head.There are a lot of things stuffed in here between my ears. If I ever get senile it will be because there's just no more room.
I can't do Algebra to save my life, but I can sing every word to the Gilligan's Island theme song.
So here are some of the important things I've learned, over the years:
Any soup/stew/spaghetti sauce that one cooks will be better the second day, after the flavors have "married."
My hair always looks great the day I have decided to get it cut.
The older I get, the more people mumble.
No word in the English language is as exciting to me as "chocolate."
Whenever I try to get my house spotlessly clean, I will always miss a spot. Usually a big one. Like "oops, having a party and totally forgot to mop the kitchen." Oh well.
Despite all their issues, I prefer small dogs to big ones. I like to cuddle with my dog.
Whenever I am hurting or sick, I want my mama.
Some of the most profound thoughts I've ever had occurred while I was watching a movie.
I used to be thrilled if I could sleep late. Now I am thrilled if I can sleep more than a few hours at a time.
Whenever someone does or says something hurtful to me, the only way to let it go is to forgive the other person. Planning revenge is fun for a moment but ultimately useless. Only forgiveness heals.
The closer I try to clutch someone to me, whether friend or family member, the further away they will drift.
People who are rude live in a constant state of fear.
When I see a rainbow in the sky it's important to take time to appreciate it, because it's a sign from God.
The only way life has any meaning is if you are taking care of another living creature.
