need not be as perfect as Jesus nor as much a failure as Judas. By observing all we 
learn from all. 
Flowers contribute much to our happiness. We like to believe that a love for 
flowers indicates high character. Perhaps it does but it is not conclusive, for many a 
rascal loves them so much that he will gain them by stealing or fraud. But his love is 
only a sensual one. They are a possession. They glority him, He wants to keep them, 
not give them. I will tell you this. In order to enjoy flowers, you must give them away. 
The art of living is the highest of the fine arts, but it is not reserved to genius. 
Nor is the science of living reserved for the Masters of Science and the Doctors of 
Philosophy. They are not always wise. Often one who can write no letters after his 
name is much wiser and those who learn the science of living have become wise. 
First of all, it is important that we keep as physically fit as is possible. Can you 
imagine that any one would carry around a weight of 50 lbs. while performing his 
daily tasks? But many do and every ounce of it, first entered by way of the mouth. 
If overweight, the skeletal muscles may be able to carry it but the heart cannot do it 
for as long a time as it might pump the oxygen carrying blood to a body of normal 
weight. A strong horse or a strong heart will pull a light load for many more hours 
than a heavy load. I wonder if the brief pleasures of eating too much will compensate 
for that final spasm and agony of pain that often seizes the victim of a heart attack 
before sudden death. 
We usually know or can learn what is good for us and what is bad. I do not need 
to tell you. Nor can anyone help those who suffer the delusion that because the Doctor 
tells them it will not hurt them to smoke or drink, that this is true. My opinion is that 
they know better. The many magazines dev oted to gracious living usually promote 
sensuous living in reality. The concoctions offered as recipes are unnatural, the mode 
of life suggested is not simple. We naturally crave a lovely home and surroundings of 
books, flowers, music and friends. But with all that we can live simply. 
I am wishing for you all full garden success, health, happiness and prosperity in 
1947, 
Sincerely, Cecil Houdyshel. 

