I could not have asked for a more wonderful, loving, supportive Mom. It's impossible to encapsulate everything that she has taught me into a few short sentences, but let's try to recap some of it.
- Everyone that comes into your home is a treasured guest, and deserves to be treated accordingly. Do everything that you can to make them feel welcome and comfortable, and feed them within an inch of their lives. This applies to not only humans but any furry creature that ventures into the yard.
- Use the good china. What's the point of having it if you never use it? It can always be replaced if broken.
- Need to get something done? Figure it out. Use your head, and if necessary, power tools.
- There is always room in the yard for another tree.
- Lawn-mowing is therapeutic (although, I have my doubts about this).
- If you're going to plant something, make sure that it's ornamental or edible or both. And, most importantly, make sure that the colors are consistent. Nothing red or yellow is ever allowed.
- Be a rock. Never give anyone that you love reason to doubt that you are not completely devoted to them and that you wouldn't move heaven and earth for them.
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