Ingredients

  • 1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me alone. shopping list
  • 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. shopping list
  • 3. Its always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it. shopping list
  • 4. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted. shopping list
  • 5. Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else. shopping list
  • 6. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. shopping list
  • 7. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments. shopping list
  • 8. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. shopping list
  • 9. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probably not for you. shopping list
  • 10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. shopping list
  • 12. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. shopping list
  • 13. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield. shopping list
  • 14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them. shopping list
  • 15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket. shopping list
  • 16. A closed mouth gathers no foot. shopping list
  • 17. Duct tape is like 'The Force.' It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together. shopping list
  • 18. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works. shopping list
  • 19. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving. shopping list
  • 20. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. shopping list
  • 21. Never miss a good chance to shut up. shopping list
  • 22. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. shopping list

How to make it

  • In my family, where volume reigns supreme on holidays, some of the above rules would be greatly appreciated if followed.
  • Especially #16.
  • Ultimate chaos could be avoided if we all practiced a little "sage advice."

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  • conner909 15 years ago
    Ha! #16...were you talkin' to me?? Love this page!
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    jimrug1 ate it and said...
    And here I thought I was going to get and Herb lesson...... ;-)~~ Printing this out to send to family member before our next family gathering.....
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    jenniferbyrdez ate it and said...
    Always a day late and a dollar short I am. You made my day Notcho.
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    sparow64 ate it and said...
    Thanks, I needed that! ; )
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  • m11andrade 15 years ago
    Amen, NYM. Love it. Now if I could just get some of those tattooed on for future reference, I'd be cool!
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    lumpy1 ate it and said...
    thanks, i almost broke my stitches.
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    mrtnzangel8 ate it and said...
    I need to frame this. LOL
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    juels ate it and said...
    This is great, a nice thing to read on a Saturday morning!
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    lacrenshaw ate it and said...
    nym,
    Thank you, thank you! Sage advice always true and frequently humorous. FIVE!
    Lorraine
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    lor ate it and said...
    I LOVE THESE ~ EACH AND EVERY ONE IS RIGHT ON!!! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us NotYourMomma ;)
    P.S. I have just posted a concern on Suggestions that I believe everyone should read.
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    greekgirrrl ate it and said...
    Funny..esp. true is #14!
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