I had a whole other post in mind for this morning, but flexibility seems to be a good word for the day. I saw this quote in a piece of mail about a gardening for kids program at Wing Haven and brought the paper to work so I could remember it. Then it came up in conversation so I decided to post it to facebook. That started 2 pretty incredible conversations so I thought I'd share it here as well. Some of you might need to read this today:

Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the stars and mountains above. Let them look at the waters and the trees and the flowers on Earth. Then they will begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education. (David Polis)

It stuck with me because I forget to learn. I need the reminder. Do you remember to look at the waters and trees?

I hope you're having a beautiful and happy Monday, friends! And if you need a good excuse to get out into the thick of learning (nature), check out my how-to from Friday's Modish column.

PS: Anyone know anything about David Polis? I couldn't find anything about him in my quick internet search, just page after page of people using this quote. Any information would be appreciated for sure!