The past repeats itself and another look at appreciation becomes worthwhile. When your investment gains value it's appreciated. When you tell her you appreciate her, you're saying she's gotten better over time. But if you say "I appreciate you" it's almost like admitting that her value has increased. What counts is that you get it that you've hit the jackpot.

That takes it to daylights - we know about soul and conscience but what do we know about daylights? Are they the things that let you feel depleted emotionally with the first bite of waffles? Maybe even the toe curler feelings? Here's what we know about daylights - the only way they can be nullified is to scare the daylights out of you. You cannot will that or medicate that, just scare it out.

hearing a dog say I love you says it all