Lessons by Pat Schneider

Lessons by Pat Schneider I have learned that life goes on, or doesn't. That days are measured out in tiny increments as a woman in a kitchen measures teaspoons of cinnamon, vanilla, or half a cup of sugar into a bowl. I have learned
 that moments are as precious as nutmeg,
 and it has occurred to me 
that busy interruptions 
are like tiny grain moths, 
or mice.
 They nibble, pee, and poop,
 or make their little worms and webs 
until you have to throw out the good stuff 
with the bad. It took......