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The best way to garden is to put on a wide-brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig.

The best way to garden is to put on a wide-brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig.

Texas Bix Bender
Garden, Hands, Clothes
Texas Bix Bender (1999). “Don't Throw in the Trowel”, Gramercy Books

Just 'cause you're following a well-marked trail don't mean that whoever made it knew where they were goin'.

Texas Bix Bender
Mean, Causes, Trails

Always take a good look at what you're about to eat. It's not so important to know what it is, but it's critical to know what it was

Texas Bix Bender
Cowboy, Important, Looks
Texas Bix Bender (2000). “Don't Squat With Yer Spurs On!”, p.95, Gibbs Smith

Never be too quick to criticize yourself. It's not fair to all of your friends and relatives, who are dying to do it for you.

Texas Bix Bender
Dying, Criticize, Fairs

It's easy to see things you're lookin' for. The trick is to see things you're not looking for.

Texas Bix Bender
Easy, Tricks

Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse.

Texas Bix Bender
Horse, Cowboy, Speak Your Mind
Texas Bix Bender (2000). “Don't Squat With Yer Spurs On!”, p.81, Gibbs Smith

Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a raindance.

Texas Bix Bender
Cowboy, Outcomes, Timing

Most folks are like a barb-wire fence. They have their good points.

Texas Bix Bender
Wire, Fence, Barbs

The real lowdown on gardening is ... dirt.

Texas Bix Bender
Real, Gardening, Earth
Texas Bix Bender (1999). “Don't Throw in the Trowel”, Gramercy Books

Stolen kisses require an accomplice.

Texas Bix Bender
Kissing, Stolen, Stolen Kisses

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