Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there's always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires.

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One sure way to lose another woman's friendship is to try to improve her flower arrangements.

242

Our children await Christmas presents like politicians getting in election returns: there's the Uncle Fred precinct and the Aunt Ruth district still to come in.

222

Life begins when a person first realizes how soon it will end.

217

If at first you don't succeed, blame your parents.

203

Housekeeping is like being caught in a revolving door.

152

A vacation frequently means that the family goes away for a rest, accompanied by a mother who sees that the others get it.

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