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Life's Little Truths

ust when you thought that you had heard it all —
and not all was that comforting — you may want
to peruse some of the following. They are obser-
vations that friends have sent me from their many Internet
forays. Here is life as we live it, but with a smile thrown in
for good measure.
When you are thinking about doing something
that may have your conscience sending alert sig-
nals, remember that it is easier to get forgiveness
than permission. You also should know that con-
science is what hurts when all your other parts feel
good. Also, it is important to note that we must
learn from the mistakes of others; we can't live long
enough to make them all ourselves.
Experience is a wonderful thing because it
enables us to recognize a mistake when we make
it again. In addition, if you must pick between two
evils, pick the one you never tried before.
As we get older, it is comforting to keep in mind
that:
• a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand;
• middle age is when broadness of mind and narrowness of
waist change places;

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• age is high price to pay for maturity;
• once over the hill, you pick up speed;
• by the time you find greener pastures, you can't climb the
fence.
Let's face it; if you look like your passport photo, you prob-
ably need the trip. Speaking of the need for a
vacation, if it weren't for stress, I'd have no energy
at all.
As we mingle with others, we become attuned
to their foibles. As a result, we note that someone
who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to
the real world. And: Blessed are they who can
laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to
be amused.
Are you always on the lookout for a bargain?
If so, keep in mind that you should never buy
anything that you can't sell at a garage sale. In
the same vein, junk is something you throw away
three weeks before you need it.
Always be willing to listen, but remember that if
you are too open-minded, your brains will fall out. Be sure to
make your motto: I don't repeat gossip ... so listen carefully.
Above all, just keep observing and smiling knowingly. ❑

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