
I was out in the garden yesterday looking AGAIN at my cantaloupes, hoping that they

I laughed when I thought about how it is the same with relationships. Hoping and wishing for a fruitful return won't do the trick. Just as the melons need more sunlight and water, I need to pay attention to my friends and acquaintances if I want them to even think about remembering me.
Not a big aha, but just thought you might like the analogy.