Thoughts of an old Man

Don’t bite your toe nails. As a matter of fact don’t bite anyone’s toe nails.

Don’t leave dead animals in the trunk of your car.

Cheeseburgers are not a good snack food.

Ice cream is good, even in cold weather

Do more listening than speaking

Don’t chase snakes

Don’t leave your dirty socks on the kitchen table

“Call before you dig”

Smiling is a good habit to practice

Remember, hate has to be learned it does not come naturally

You don’t get chiggers in the winter time

Don’t talk with your mouth full

This Christmas be sure an eat some ribbon candy

Wave at everyone you meet on a country road

Have a solid gripe when you shake hands

“God loves a cheerful giver”

Notice beautiful sunsets (no two are alike)

It’s okay to ask questions if you don’t know the answer

Don’t tell the same jokes over and over and over

Learn something new about yourself now and then

Don’t sleep in your wheel chair without the brakes on

Don’t whistle while sitting in the doctor’s waiting room

Don’t wade through deep water in the winter time

“Let your mind dwell on these things, that which is true, that which honorable, that which is right, that which is pure, that which is lovely, that which is of good repute”

Gloves or mittens it doesn’t matter, just keep your hands warm

Scrape the ice off all the windows on your car before backing out in the road

Have a conversation with a five-year old

Color a picture where you have to stay inside the lines

Write your grocery list in cursive

Learn to be thankful for the little things the big things will take care of themselves

Stop what you are doing and sharpen all the lead pencils in your house

Do not try to make friends with a dust mite

If you haven’t done so recently read a short story by William Faulkner.  I recommend (Spotted Horses)

Keep your appointments with your doctor

Try to make everything you do have a happy ending

Control your urge to spit on the front porch

Always, always, always look for the funny things in life