You Never Know

"You never know ahead of time

what something's really going to be like."

Katherine Paterson

Our lives are open stories waiting to be lived.

"A story (like life) is open ended.

A story invites you into it

to make your own meaning."
(So does your life)

Katherine Paterson
and Me

A town is much like this.

So are poems.

"It is better to have a meaningful life

and make a difference

than to merely have a long life."

Bryant H. McGill

"To understand the journey

you have to do the walking."

Bryant McGill

"Every positive thought is a silent prayer

which will change your life."

Bryant McGill

"The worst bullies you will ever 
encounter in your life
are your own thoughts."
Bryant H. McGill



Lyra learned that lesson on Monday, her first day back to school.

You never know ahead of time just how
 things will be,
so never fret over what you think it will be.

Be positive, look forward and let it all fall into place.
My words Saturday evening as I put her on the airplane
(she flew by herself this time)
She conquered her flight 
wonderfully
and her worries over her first day back to school this year
was senseless.
This is going to be the best year ever!