A few weeks ago when we were together with all our kids, they were preparing dinner - each doing a task. Sue could see that Callum was standing at the kitchen bench working with some 'greenery' (Basil, as it turned out). She asked him what he was doing, expecting an answer along the lines of 'making a salad' or (as would have been more accurate in this case) 'preparing to make pesto'. Instead, Callum answered "picking leaves from the tree of life"! I suspect that he was seeking to be funny rather than profound. He was both. 

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Upon reflection I realize that our family is inclined to create our own 'quirky sayings' and that many take a similar literary form to Callum's. A couple I can bring to mind are: Suck the marrow from the bones of the day and Make a selection from the smorgasbord of opportunity. 

So I issue a challenge to you all. Can you contribute some more pearls of wisdom in this same general form? Can you Add an apple (or banana) to our fruit bowl of quips. Be funny or profound, thought provoking or absurd......

As an encouragement to your creativity, we are genuinely offering a (modest) sur-prize that will be mailed to the winner. We will publish the compiled list of contributions and announce the winner (chosen by Sue) in week or so. Go ahead and browse the library of your mind and contribute to the fun.

Enjoy.