Bedpans!!?? They told me the day they painted the Director of Nursing sign on my office door I would be relieved of all future bedpan duties. One would need to be more than just a friend to get me to do that again. I think I dumped a jillion and I was pretty good at it too. I can vouch for the other rules based on successful application of most. ca > [Original Message] > From: <OneLdyBear@aol.com> > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 9/15/02 6:54:40 PM > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Non-gen: Life's real rules > > Sometimes we just need to remember WHAT the Rules of Life really are.... > > 1. Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas. > > 2. You need only two tools. WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move > and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape. > > 3. The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship: > "I apologize" and "You are right." > > 4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them. > > 5. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. > It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm. > > 6. The only really good advice that your mother ever gave you was, > "Go! You might meet somebody!" > > 7. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her-believe them. > > 8. Learn to pick your battles; ask yourself, 'Will this matter one year > from now? How about one month? One week? One day?' > > 9. Never pass up an opportunity to pee. > > 10. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance! > > 11. Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a > bad or former relationship just might mean that the other person was > right about you. > > 12. Work is good, but it's not that important. > > 13. And finally ... Be really nice to your friends. You never know when > you are going to need them to empty your bedpan. > ====================================== > > > > > --- Charles Armstrong --- mutinyct@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.