““I always wondered why you planted your roses outside the wall." (Ted) "I didn't. Momma put 'em there before Daddy built the wall." (Myrtle) "You're kidding? How long have they been there?" "My guess would be 'round eighty years." Her eyes brightened. "The key is plenty of watering, pruning, and mulching." "Oh, I know the hours you've spent with them." " Cultivating relationships, Momma called it." Her smile widened. "They're like old friends.””
