I came into the house yesterday and I heard Linda (spousal unit #1) chattering away. I thought she was on the phone, but no. She was just chattering. Out loud. 'Who on earth are you talking to?' I asked. 'My plants. My beautiful, gorgeous, phenomenal plants!' 'Oh, that's great', I said. But that's not what I was thinking. There's never been a time or place (not even the bedroom) where Linda referred to me as phenomenal. But I digress.
Obviously, Linda is a believer in this plant-talking thing. I don't know. Maybe on some level, they get it. Not exactly word-for-word, of course. I do ponder... will science someday show that houseplants have this incredible sensory ability? Come to think of it, it would not surprise me. Just look at her plants! The evidence is clear that these plants indeed do detect Linda's good vibe. It's phenomenal. Now let's assume that most kids are smarter than houseplants. (I know some who don't think so.) Will they thrive with only a little watering and sunlight? And TikTok? Well, they can forget about TikTok. So it's up to you to send out that positive vibe. Will they feel the love? Not quite as much as Linda's houseplants. But I think they will. And if you think back to your childhood, the evidence of your own experience is clear. Talk to your houseplants and your kids.
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