Always clean your shovel. Why? You may regret asking, but here goes ...
Thanks, Kyle. Your dad's advice reminded me of the advice our uncle gave when we finished hoeing the tomatoes (8 acres of tomatoes - heaven!). In much the same vein Doc always said, "Don't forget to clean and oil the hoe". More good advice for life.
Great analogy with the shovel. I like how you have evolved your thinking about parenting.
Thanks, Kyle. Your dad's advice reminded me of the advice our uncle gave when we finished hoeing the tomatoes (8 acres of tomatoes - heaven!). In much the same vein Doc always said, "Don't forget to clean and oil the hoe". More good advice for life.
Great analogy with the shovel. I like how you have evolved your thinking about parenting.