Thoughts on a Monday

This photo doesn't have much to do with the post, but wouldn't it be wonderful to look so lovely at age 90.

As I've read through journals and gone through boxes and boxes of family photos and records, I've learned that many of my ancestors had a tendency to write down little thought and quotes. I think their wisdom is still completely applicable to us, so each Monday I'll share a thought or two I've found in my searches. Here's a little poem that's quite the tongue twister and a riddle I had no success figuring out.

A Little Rhyme

Give a little, live a little, try a little myrth,

Sing a little, bring a little happiness to earth;

Pray a little, play a little, be a little glad, 

Rest a little, jest a little, if the heart it sad.

Spend a little, send a little to anothers door,

Give a little, love a little, live a little, love a little more.

-Anon. 

A Riddle

I am a little thing with a big meaning. I help everybody. I unlock doors, open hearts, dispel prejudice. I create friendships and good will. I inspire respect and admiration. Everybody loves me. I bore no one. I violate no law. I cost nothing. Many have praised me, none have ever condemned me. I am pleasing to those of high and low degree. I am useful every moment of the day.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. I am courtesy.