The Fox's

Throughout ones life there are many influences that shape who you are. The Fox family is one of those influences. I have a small list of how growing up with Fox's in my life have imbued my daily living.

- Public libraries are cool. Though my family did use the library, some of my first memories of the library are going there with Julie, Matt and the Jen.

- Sandwiches cut diagonally taste better. 

- Take your family to the beach. This idea was demonstrated when I insisted, at around six years old, that my family go to the beach. The Fox's went all the time and so should we. The reason we had not gone to the beach for some time was that it was February. My young mind had not really grasped the idea of seasons, so I ended up swimming at Miracle Beach while everyone else watched on in amusement. It was very very cold.

- Carrots taste better from the garden. Julie often kept a large garden. Matt and I loved raiding the carrots whenever we could.

- If it's yellow, let it mellow.

- Having your own egg laying chickens are an option. They are not just weird animals living in the hay to be used for target practice.

- Arts and crafts is not something to do only in school.

- Clean as you go!!! 

- The cook does not do the dishes. As well, the person who adds the last dish to the drying rack that makes it collapse has to put them away.

- Don't drink juice when you're thirsty. Have a glass of water. Juice should also be drunk out of a small 'juice' glass.

-Everything has it's place. Especially when borrowing tools from the shop. Put them back where you found them.

- Coffee can be enjoyed anywhere...

There are a few more, but I can't think of them at the moment. There are usually moments in my day when something strikes me as a Foxism. Feel free to add any of your own in the comments:)