Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Fern and the Cactus


The cactus thrives in the desert while the fern thrives in the wetland.

The fool will try to plant them in the same flowerbox.

The florist will sigh and add a wall divider and proper soil to both sides.

The grandparent will move the flowerbox halfway out of the sun.

The child will turn it around properly so that the fern is in the shade, and not the cactus.

The moral of the story?

Kids are smart.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

A Boomerang


A boomerang returns back to the person who throws it.

But first, while moving in a circle, it hits its target.

So does gossip.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Your True Name


Most of us have nicknames—annoying, endearing, embarrassing.

But what about your true name?

It is not necessarily your given name. But it is the one to which you are most eager to respond when called.

Ever wonder why?

Your true name has the secret power to call you.