Wisdom Takes A Holiday

My son Ted celebrates his 40th birthday this year. He put together a Words of Wisdom list on his blog (tedbacho.blogspot.com). The blog got me to thinking about my own experience with life's lessons and surprises. The entries below are in no particular order and you'll notice some of them go way back. They are examples of what can happen when neurons short-circuit

1. Always make sure your socks match when visiting the orthopedic surgeon.

2. Always check the back windows before entering a car wash.

3. A hammer is not the proper tool to use when working on a porcelain toilet.

4. A flashlight left in the film processor means less newsfilm for the newscast.

5. Never request a caption contest when the photo is of you and a chimpanzee.

6. Your infant son's plumbing works the same whether the diaper is on or off.

7. Be vigilant of the downward trajectory of a light stand in an antique store.

8. Never put an old mattress at the curb before the new mattress arrives.

9. It's harder to shoot an assignment when you've brought everything but the camera.

10. When working in the attic try to stand on the wood joists, rather than the drywall of the hallway ceiling.

This is far from a complete list, and since my family accuses me of taking Alzheimer's out for a spin periodically, there will be future entries.

See You Next Time