saying of the day

I love sayings. Here’s a goodie for today: 

Beware the mighty pen (or keyboard).

David and the kids are taking the ornaments off the tree.  WOW. I am thrilled! Did my recent blog detailing my family's tendency to cling to the last threads of Christmas well into January have such an amazing effect on them? As I sit here pleasantly typing away in my pantry/office, gloating just a tiny bit, there is a strong desire to prance with glee. With masterful control, I remain calm, fighting the urge to call out helpful tips.

Indeed, "The pen is mightier than the sword."  A great and useful adage for turbulent times.  In recent weeks, Annika and I have been working out this new saying:

“The pen is powerful, but the pencil holds even more power: it can change its mind.”

Oh dear, here comes Annika with a message: “There’s no way Daddy can do this, he doesn’t know where everything goes.“ . . . I sigh. My precious family works away in the other room. Sometimes I can’t fathom how I came upon this good fortune, to live and love with these 4 genuine, kind, funny, heavenly people. My mental pencil held in erase mode, I humbly go to help with the job at hand.