Where we live, on the Eastern shore of Maryland, the gentle waters run in and out like fingers slimming at the tips. They curl into the smaller creeks and coves like tender palms.

Lord, thank you for this very special friend, my Mother.
Lord, I have this very wonderful friend, and I would like to thank you with all my heart, for creating her and letting her enrich my life.

I would not be too wise–so very wise
That I must sneer at simple songs and creeds,
And let the glare of wisdom blind my eyes
To humble people and their humble needs.

Whatever our hands touch -
We leave fingerprints!
On walls, on furniture
On doorknobs, dishes, books.
There’s no escape.
As we touch we leave our identity.

It’s not always easy to know which path to follow, which decision to make, or what to do.
Life is a series of new horizons, new hopes, new days, and changes that come to you. And we all need some help with these things from time to time.

“The world is against me,” he said with a sigh.
“Somebody stops every scheme that I try.
The world has me down and it’s keeping me there;
I don’t get a chance. Oh, the world is unfair!

I’ve heard it said don’t go to bed
while hanging on to sorrow,
you may not have the chance to laugh
with those you love tomorrow.

It takes strength to be firm,
It takes courage to be gentle.

If you want your dreams to come true, don’t oversleep.
The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention.
Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.

Someone will always be prettier.
They will always be smarter.
Their house will be bigger.
They will drive a better car.