The ABC's of Life

Accept differences
Be kind
Count your blessing
Dream
Express thanks
Forgive
Give freely
Harm no one
Imagine more
Jettison anger
Keep confidences
Love truly
Master something
Nurture hope
Open you mind
Pack lightly
Quell rumours
Reciprocate
Seek wisdom
Touch hearts
Understand
Value truth
Win graciously
Xeriscape
Yearn for peace
Zealously support a worthy cause

I saw this and thought it was nice and wanted to share, but does anyone know what Xeriscape means?

By Jewlz on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 09:01 pm:

thank for sharing this! i'm printing it as I type.

as for Xeriscape it means this... The use of plant materials and practices that minimizes landscaping water use; usually native plants; environmentally friendly form of landscaping,

By Kate on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 09:01 pm:

Well, according to the Merriam Webster Online Dictionary....

One entry found for Xeriscape.
Main Entry: Xeri�scape
Pronunciation: 'zir-&-"skAp, 'zer-
Function: trademark
-- used for a water-conserving method of landscaping in arid or semiarid climates


So, that makes no sense! Sorry!

By Heaventree on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 09:08 pm:

Thanks for the info, can anyone come up with a better word for X.

I'm thinking this might be some nice wall art for our play room.

By Jewlz on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 09:52 pm:

xenagogue guide; someone who conducts strangers

xenial of or concerning hospitality towards guests

xenium gift made to a guest or ambassador; any compulsory gift

xenodochial hospitable; kindly to strangers


and this is me
xenodocheionology love of hotels