Life's thorns

"Teachers who inspire know that teaching is like cultivating a garden; and those who would have nothing to do with thorns must never intend to gather flowers" -- unknown

A timely reminder for the holidays

I tried to teach my child with books
He only gave me puzzled looks
I tried to teach my child with words
They passed him by, oft unheard
Despairingly I turned aside
"How shall I teach this child?" I cried.
Into my hands he put the key
"Come" he said. "Play with me!"
--author unknown