In a Nutshell - 29: Pearls of Parenting Wisdom and Humor

• Be open to the unknown ahead, the trail that leads you to true beauty. Or be ready to turn around, care for your child and see her true nature. (Heidi Ahrens)



• Who is it that can make muddy water clear? No one. But left to stand, it will gradually clear of itself. (Lao Tzu)



• The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning 'many' and the word 'ticks' meaning 'blood sucking parasites'. (Larry Hardiman)



• There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. (A. J. Muste)



• Holiness comes wrapped in the ordinary. There are burning bushes all around you. Every tree is full of angels. Hidden beauty is waiting in every crumb. (Macrina Wiederkehr)



• Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God. (Elizabeth Barrett Browning)



• The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant…and let the air out of the tires. (Dorothy Parker)



• Not knowing when the dawn will come, open every door. (Emily Dickenson)



• I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough book shelves. (Anna Quindlen)