How to Preserve Children

(Author unknown)

Given by Grammer Hudgens

Take:

1 large grassy field

1/2 doz. children

2 or 3 small dogs

a pinch of brook and some small pebbles

Mix the children and dogs well together and put them in the field, stirring constantly. Pour the brook over the pebbles, sprinkle the field with flowers, spread over all a deep blue sky and bake in a hot sun. When thoroughly browned, remove and set to cool in a bath tub.

Recipe For a Happy Marriage

(Author unknown)

Given by Grammer Hudgens

1 c. consideration

1 c. courtesy

1 c. praise

1 c. "milk of human kindness"

1 gal, faith in the Good Lord . . . and each other

1 reasonable budget

1 pinch in-laws

generous dash cooperation

3 tsp. pure extract of "I am sorry"

1 c. confidence and encouragement

children (natural or adopted)

1 c. hobbies

1 c. blindness to the others' faults

Flavor with frequent portions of recreation and a dash of happy memories. Stir well, and remove any speck of jealousy, temper or criticism. Sweeten with generous portions of love, and keep warm a steady flame of devotion. Never serve with a cold shoulder . . . or a hot tongue. Finally remember this prayer: "Teach me this, O Lord, to know that true love is caring and sharing." AND ADD TO THE ABOVE A GOOD BOWL OF SOUP.

Meet Maru

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Rick, thank you for turning me into a dorky cat person.

From "Real Love" by Thich Nhat Hanh

From time to time, sit close to the one you love, hold his or her hand, and ask, "Darling, do I understand you enough? Or am I making you suffer? Please tell me so that I can learn to love you properly. I don't want to make you suffer, and if I do so because of my ignorance, please tell me so that I can love you better, so that you can be happy." If you say this in a voice that communicates your real openness to understand, the other person may cry. That is a good sign, because it means the door of understanding is opening and everything will be possible again.