Merry Christmas to All. Fred & Mary Salter in Eagle River, AK >These will brighten any day... > >Amazing what we learn as we get older. > >I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. >Age 6 > >I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing >"Silent Night". Age 7 > > >I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what >they are doing and wave back. Age 9 > >I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes >me clean it up. Age 12 > >I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try >cheering someone else up. Age 13 > >I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my >parents are strict with me. Age 15 > >I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of >advice. Age 24 > >I've learned that wherever I go, the worlds worst drivers have followed >me there. Age 29 > >I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me, I must >live so that no one will believe it. Age 39 > >I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't >know how to show it. Age 41 > >I've learned that you can make someone's day by simply sending them a >little card. Age 44 > >I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his >need to cast blame on others. Age 45 > >I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 46 > >I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours. >Age 49 > >I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the >phone. Age 50 > >I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles >these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas >tree lights. Age 52 > >I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you >miss them terribly after they die. Age 53 > >I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life >... Age 58 > >I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your children >, try to improve your marriage. Age 61 > >I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62 > >I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on >both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 64 > >I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if >you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new >people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. Age 65 > >I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually >make the right decision. Age 66 > >I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72 > >I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, >I've seen several. Age 73 > >I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age 82 > >I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. >People love that human touch holding hands, a warm hug, or just a >friendly pat on the back. Age 85 > >I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92 > >