Cal.e.'s Korner

d.: Trey, you’re going to get married soon, so I want to give your wedding gift to you now, because it may be useful to you even before you get married. I call it fifteen rules to live your by.

No. 15. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, but it’s really messy. So, when you go bird hunting, let the dogs pick up the birds.

No. 14 When you come to a fork in the road, leave it alone. It may seem like a good idea to pick it up and remove it from the road, but you’ll be obstructing traffic. Besides, depending on the time of day and how long the fork has been there, it will probably burn your skin when you pick it up.

No. 13 On a more serious note, when (not if) you have difficult time in your life, regard the situation as being like a fence with no gate is in your way. Either you get over it, or you stay in the same place for the rest of your life.

No. 12 Speaking of fences, they do make good neighbors, as you live in a good neighborhood.

No. 11. Speaking of fences, fencing is illegal, so don’t do it. That is, unless you buy a ranch. Then you’ll need to do a lot of fencing to keep the livestock on your property. Otherwise, it will be like heardiing housecats if your livestock does gef off your proeperty.

No. 10. There are good people

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And there are bad people in the world. Learn to tell the difference

No. 9 Always wear shoes that are the correct size. Shoes that don’t fit properly will make you miserable (and can give you ingrown toenails).

No. 8.Always put family first, but family isn’t just blood. Family is the people you choose to have close to you.

No. 7 Always listen to your wife. She can make your life happy or miserable, especially if you do things that give her migraines.

No. 6 Invest your money wisely. The best way to do this is to listen to your friends who are in debt, and then do the opposite of what they tell you to do.

No. 5 Give without expecting anything in return. That way, when someone returns the favor, it will be a pleasant surprise.

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No. 3 Treat other people the way you want to be treated, even if they treat you badly. Solomon says that it will be like heaping burning coals on their heads in the book of Proverbs.

No. 2. Never pass up a restroom. You’ll understand this one better as you get older.

No. 1 When you do have children, try not to blink as long as they are with you. As soon as you do, they will grow up and be on their own.

Good talk, son.

Trey.: Is that all Dad?

d.: Yes, son, that's tne end of this cat ta(i)le.

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