2010

Some Lessons Learnt in 2010

*The smallest dog in the pack may be the most vicious dog.
*Planting corn close to the fence only means you are feeding the deer next door.
*When travelling in Winter, make sure to pack 3 pairs of gloves, hats and scarfs; especially since we forgot at 2 pairs of gloves, hats and scarfs.
*Not matter how big the car looks, we always need more room when we travel.
*Getting new fish with big bellies only means more fish in a few days.
*Half a steer and half a hog will not fit into our freezer.
*Beef tajine, Morrocan beef stew, is really easy and satisfying.
*If you introduce "Papa was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations to a 7 year old, you will hear it for the next 2 weeks.
*New Kids on the Block have grown into Old Boys from the Block, but they still rock.
*If you introduce New Kids on the Block to a 7 year old, you will see her sing and dance for 3 minutes. Quite entertaining though.
*If you put Michael Jackson on the tele, a 7 year old can mimic his dance moves and leave you alone until the special ends in 3 hours, after which she will ask to watch it again. Just say yes.
*If a dumpling is steaming, there is a good chance the mouth and tongue will be burnt if you do not wait.
*Should ask why there is a job vacancy - did the hostile monster eat the previous occupant.
*If someone brags about their guns, they are likely carrying a gun illegally.
*Always measure the walls before buying furniture.
*Always measure the door openings before buying a refrigerator.
*If the dog is chewing on a brown "popsicle" in the snow, brush dog's teeth before getting kisses.
*Soup is a pretty good crowd pleaser, but figure that you will lose half of it on the way to potluck.
*That 84 year old guy can out run you or me, he is out dancing every Friday.
*How to get the attention the police officer for a non-emergency? Chase after a cruiser, I did.