If the big philodendron on the front step moves any further toward the light, it will walk right into the yard. As it is, anyone approaching the door must pass through a plants-on customs inspection.

Blame and fault: see if, for one whole day, you can keep them from your speech and thought; even for an hour, and you will have done something as brave, daring, and worthwhile as any great explorer.

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• Seventeen Syllables of Silliness
• Isn’t Is

Categories: A Few More Scratches

Tags: Blame, Bravery, Criticism, Customs, Daring, Fault, Light, Philodendrons, Speech, Thoughts

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   Edith

   July 29, 2022 • 10:49 pm

   Es ist gar nicht so einfach, sich nicht schuldig zu machen, allein die Gedanken sind schwer zu zähmen…
   Danke für die Anregung…
   Herzlichst, Edith

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     William Michaelian

     July 30, 2022 • 4:23 am

     Thank you too, Edith. Sometimes things are hard because we make them hard.

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