Ive Learned...
by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Ive Learned...
Ive learned that you cant hide a piece of broccoli1 in a glass of milk. Age 6
Ive learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing Silent Night. Age 7
Ive learned that when I wave to people in the country, they sTOP what they are doing and wave back. Age 9
Ive learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up. Age 12
Ive learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 13
Ive learned that although its hard to admit it, Im secretly glad my parents are strict. with me. Age 15
Ive Learned...
Ive learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice. Age 24
Ive learned that brushing my childs hair is one of lifes great pleasures. Age 25
Ive learned that wherever I go, the worlds worst drivers have followed me there. Age 29
Ive learned...that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 39
Ive learned that there are people who love you dearly but just dont know how to show it. Age 41
Ive learned that you can make someones day by simply sending them a little card. Age 44
Ive learned that the greater a persons sense of guilt2, the greater his need to cast blame on others. Age 45